Spencer Smith
Director of Libraries, City of McKinney · Builder of open source library & civic tools with AI
Flower Mound, Texas · 26 years of experience
“Accountability is a form of love. High standards are the ultimate sign of respect.”
About
I am a collaborative, forward-thinking leader focused on teamwork and shared vision to accomplish goals that are impossible to achieve alone. I'm always moving toward building a better mousetrap — and lately that means building software myself. Every project below was developed by me using AI and is available under an open source license.
Experience
- McK
Director of Libraries
City of McKinney · McKinney, Texas
Aug 2015 – Present
Leads growth in library programs and services, sets long-range strategic plans for facilities and services, builds a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement, and serves on the City's Executive Leadership Team.
- AI
Independent developer
Self-directed · AI-assisted
Designed and shipped 40 web apps and 7 Koha plugins for libraries, local government, and learning.
Featured
Common Ground
A garden for capturing and exploring ideas.
Read more →Duplicate Draw
Scrabble-style duels where everyone gets the same tiles.
Read more →Relay- CivicPlexus
Turn policies into interactive training.
Read more →Stoic Wisdom Hub
Stoic quotes, readings, and puzzles.
Read more →Projects
47 projects
Common Ground
A garden for capturing and exploring ideas.
Read more →Duplicate Draw
Scrabble-style duels where everyone gets the same tiles.
Read more →Total Event System Solutions
Events, venues, and staff in one system.
Read more →Relay- CivicPlexus
Turn policies into interactive training.
Read more →Interview Coach
Mock interviews with AI feedback.
Read more →CivicPlexus
An HR system built for cities.
Read more →GovShield Guardian
Security checks against government standards.
Read more →Skybound Code Lab
A Python playground in the browser.
Read more →Tandem- Civic Plexus
Structured 1-on-1 coaching.
Read more →Cadence- CivicPlexus
Cascade messages through your organization.
Read more →Spin & Dine
Can't decide where to eat? Spin for it.
Read more →Photo To Plans
Woodworking plans from photos.
Read more →Book Record Creator
Book covers in, catalog records out.
Read more →Library Compass
Find libraries and check item availability on a map.
Read more →Smart City Quest
Learn geography through smart cities.
Read more →Picture Book Guess
Name that classic children's book.
Read more →Civic Ledger
Ordinances, agendas, and public engagement.
Read more →ISBN to MARC Magic
Convert ISBNs to MARC records.
Read more →Story Fit
Your fitness journey as a story.
Read more →Grant Navigator
Simpler municipal grant applications.
Read more →Library Lending Loop
Share board games and tools with neighbors.
Read more →Stoic Wisdom Hub
Stoic quotes, readings, and puzzles.
Read more →AlphaStack
Wordle meets Tetris.
Read more →Inkbound Crusade
A deck-building RPG about missing books.
Read more →Flow Studio
Flexible boards for team workflows.
Read more →Agenda Insight
Spot what matters in meeting agendas.
Read more →Library Bill Tracker
Track legislation affecting libraries.
Read more →Book Buddy Scan
Inventory books with your phone.
Read more →City Fixers United
Repair the city, fight mutant pests.
Read more →Recycle Heroes
Puzzle your way to a cleaner world.
Read more →Lawn & Order
Strategic landscaping versus weeds.
Read more →Toy Detective Deluxe
Seek and find toys in busy scenes.
Read more →Logic Quest Academy
Critical thinking with an elephant detective.
Read more →City Sim Tycoon
From janitor to city manager.
Read more →Library Valley
Run your own public library.
Read more →Zom-Byte Vocabulary Quest
Beat monsters with analogies.
Read more →Math Mystery Quest
I Spy for math.
Read more →Swift Fox Fun Time
Letter practice with friendly mascots.
Read more →Noir Detectives Guild
Be a private eye in a noir city.
Read more →Study Command Center
All your college tools in one place.
Read more →CoverCat for Koha
Editable MARC 21 drafts from book-cover photos, inside Koha.
Read more →Koha MARC Studio
Batch bibliographic retrieval, MARC editing, and staging.
Read more →Koha Photo Signage
Design and publish library digital displays from Koha.
Read more →LibraryShare for Koha
Library-managed peer lending using native Koha accounts and circulation.
Read more →LibraryTrack
Replace manual interaction tick sheets with records and stories of impact.
Read more →StreetBeats for Koha
Public performance slots, artist profiles, and staff-reviewed bookings.
Read more →Koha Staff Schedule — legacy
An earlier native Koha staff scheduler.
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