Taelor Fisher
Dallas
Summary
Dynamic Library and Information Technology Leader with a proven track record in higher education and public institutions, excelling in grant lifecycle management, subscription lifecycles, and stakeholder communication. Spearheaded innovative library programming and ensured compliance with digital resource regulations, enhancing user engagement and access to information. Adept at project management and team coordination.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Library and Information Technology Leader
Richardson Independent School District
Dallas, TX
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Directed campus library programming, managing ILS, subscription contracts, and authentication systems.
- Oversaw annual budget, vendor relations, and data access agreements for digital tools.
- Ensured compliance with district regulations and privacy policies regarding digital resources.
- Collaborated with IT and legal teams to review digital licenses and software agreements.
Project Cataloger
Nasher Sculpture Center
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed a multi-year IMLS-funded project cataloging a 5,000-volume art research collection, coordinating with curatorial and IT teams to ensure accurate documentation, preservation, and online discovery.
- Implemented MARC metadata standards and reconciled legacy catalog records for system integration, ensuring grant deliverables were met on time.
- Created compliance and progress reports for museum leadership and funders, aligning with grant-specific workflows and deadlines.
Portfolio, Scholarship, and Fellowship Manager
KidArt
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Facilitated creative workshops blending technology, design thinking, and learner agency for youth and adults.
- Integrated Microsoft tools and collaborative platforms into curriculum design for informal learning settings.
Library & Information Science Graduate Intern
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Enhanced reference and instructional services emphasizing digital literacy and legal access.
- Conducted usability studies to improve user-centered design for increased student engagement.
- Collaborated with faculty and students to create instructional materials addressing evolving information needs.
- Integrated AI research tools to streamline access to resources for users.
MFA Fellowship Teaching Assistant
SMU Meadows School of the Arts
Dallas, TX
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Supported undergraduate Art History instruction, enhancing research skills and critical inquiry.
- Facilitated peer mentorship programs to strengthen student feedback mechanisms.
K-12 Art Educator
Highland Park Independent School District
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Created lesson plans that were age-appropriate while integrating core curriculum into the art program.
- Attended professional development seminars focused on new trends in teaching methods.
- Organized field trips to museums or galleries to expose students to different styles of art.
Education
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
Pennsylvania Western University
07.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Southern Methodist University
05-2012
Skills
- Grant lifecycle management
- Research compliance and reporting
- Metadata and documentation
- Budget reconciliation and accounting
- Grant compliance strategies
- Instructional design and technology
- Data visualization tools
- Stakeholder communication
- Team leadership and coordination
- Program design and engagement
- UX in education
- Curriculum development support
- Project management skills
- Public speaking and facilitation
- Microsoft 365 suite proficiency
- Qualitative research methods
Affiliations
- SMU Meadows School of the Arts Teaching Assistant Fellowship
- Member, American Library Association (ALA)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Library and Information Technology Leader
Richardson Independent School District
01.2025 - 05.2025
Library & Information Science Graduate Intern
Southern Methodist University
08.2024 - 12.2024
MFA Fellowship Teaching Assistant
SMU Meadows School of the Arts
08.2024 - 12.2024
Project Cataloger
Nasher Sculpture Center
01.2024 - 01.2025
Portfolio, Scholarship, and Fellowship Manager
KidArt
01.2024 - 01.2025
K-12 Art Educator
Highland Park Independent School District
01.2012 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
Pennsylvania Western University
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Southern Methodist University
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