Metadata Technician in Digital Library Services, University of Oregon Libraries. Digital Archivist of cultural heritage objects with experience in digital repository software, records processing and management, reference and research services, public information programs, and supervising employees. Experienced with audio archiving, preservation, and collection development. A creative explorer with a love for music, books, and languages.
Education
may 2022
Master of Library and Information Science / San Jose State University, San Jose, California
june 2018
Master of Arts Folklore / University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
june 2018
Graduate Certificate Museum Studies / University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
may 2015
Bachelor of Arts English Literature and History / University of Maryland, Adelphi, Maryland
december 2012
Associate of Science Business Administration / Penn State University, State College, Pennsylvania
Experience
2022- present
Metadata Technician / Digital Library Services, University of Oregon Libraries
Providing descriptive metadata for digital cultural heritage objects to conform to local and international standards. Analyzes the standardized nomenclature of digital objects to normalize entry for authority control. Performs quality control for descriptive metadata, including data remediation. Bulk uploads metadata and assets to Oregon Digital. Assisting with workflows and project documentation. Supervision of student employees, including hiring, scheduling, training, monitoring, reviewing work, managing their payroll, and terminating employees.
2018- 2022
Folklore Archivist Collection Coordinator / Randall V. Mills Archives of Northwest Folklore, University of Oregon
Accessions fieldwork collections by arranging, sorting, and categorizing records according to archival principles. Creates finding aids on ArchivesSpace and Archives West. Digitizes audio-visual items for preservation and access. Provides guidance, technical assistance, and collection access to student archivists, faculty, students, and visiting scholars. Writes and prepares educational materials, social media announcements, and exhibits. Develops and presents tours and informational meetings about the archives. Supervises graduate employees assigned to the archives, including organizing, setting priorities, communicating appropriate work standards, scheduling, reviewing work, and providing feedback. Maintains the Archives Reading Room, audio lab, storage facilities, media equipment, collections database, website, computing resources, and equipment loan program.
july 2021 – September 2021
Gladys Krieble Delmas Fellow / Special Collections University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries
Assisted Director of Special Collections by reviewing the proposed course “Graduate Students as Curators: Medieval and Renaissance Manuscript Acquisition.” Worked through course modules, provided feedback, and assisted with an acquisition from a rare book dealer.
january 2018 – june 2018
Audio Archives Intern / Special Collections University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries
Digitized sound recordings (reels, cassettes) for preservation and access and updated metadata on ArchivesSpace. Revised workflow documentation.
September 2017 – june 2018
Student Archivist / Randall V. Mills Archives of Northwest Folklore, University of Oregon
Digitized sound recordings (reels) and visual materials (photographs, slides, etc.) for preservation and access. Updated metadata on existing collections and accessioned new acquisitions in ArchivesSpace and Archivist Toolkit. Assisted students, faculty, and other visitors with research requests
march 2017 – june 2017
Public Folklore Intern / Oregon Folklife Network
Assisted the Event Coordinator with marketing, including creation of flyers, social media posts, and press releases. Integrated website and search engine optimization Generated nomination grant application for a tradition bearer who received the award in 2018 (National Endowment of the Arts Fellowship).
September 2016 – june 2017
Instructor of Composition / English Department, University of Oregon
- College Composition I: Fall 2016, Winter 2017.
- College Composition II: Spring 2017.
march 2016- june 2016
Graduate Teaching Fellow Composition Apprentice / English Department, University of Oregon
Apprenticed under an English Instructor who taught College Composition II.
Professional University Service
March 2023 – present
Member / Native American Protocols Working Group, University of Oregon Libraries
Group training on Native American protocols. Plans, coordinates, and trains university faculty and staff on how to use the protocols when implementing metadata.
October 2022 – present
Member / Samvera Community
Attends Samvera conferences to stay current with new technology implementations.
October 2022 – present
Member / Oregon Digital Metadata Team, University of Oregon and Oregon State University
Prepares digital collections for data ingest into Oregon Digital. Performs quality assurance on ingested and migrated works. Reports bugs to developer team. Corrects metadata errors found during quality assurance.
november 2020 – November 2023
Committee Member / Folklore Equity and Inclusion Committee, University of Oregon
Works with committee to determine program considerations and initiatives regarding diversity and equity. Works to assess and improve the program climate and the support of a diverse constituency.
Publications
Fisher, S., et. al. Ghosts on Campus: Spooky Stories from Around the UO. University of Oregon. To be published.
Fisher, S., et. al. Cooking with Folklore: Recipes from the Archives, vol. 2. University of Oregon. To be published.
Fisher, S. The Art of Pranksterism: A Visual Journey with the Merry Pranksters. BookBaby, 2019.
Fisher, S., et. al. Cooking with Folklore: Recipes from the Randall V. Mills Archives of Northwest Folklore, vol. 1. University of Oregon, 2018.
Presentations and Exhibits
september 2018 – march 2019
Curator / From Folk to Folklorist: An Archives for Everyone, University of Oregon
Exhibit was on display in the Knight Library. Sponsored by the Folklore Program and University of Oregon Libraries.
april 2017
Event Organizer and Presenter / Western States Folklore Society Conference, University of Oregon
Presented: DayGlo the UO with the Merry Pranksters: Celebrating 50 Years of Pranks and Love
november 2016
Presenter / Folklore Student Colloquium, University of Oregon
Presented: Furthuring Art: Costumes of the Merry Pranksters as a Symbol of Subcultural Identity
Honors and Awards
2017
Folklore Summer Research Award / College of Arts and Sciences, University of Oregon
2014
National Engaged Leader Award / The National Society of Leadership and Success, University of Oregon
2013 and 2014
President’s Grant / University of Maryland
Professional Affiliations
- UO Libraries Library Staff Association, 2022
- San Jose State University Alumni Association, 2022
- American Library Association, 2020
- University of Oregon Alumni Association, 2018
- The Association of Recorded Sound Collections, 2018
- Western States Folklore Society, 2017
- University of Maryland Alumni Association, 2015
- Alpha Lambda Sigma Tau, Premier National Honor Society for Nontraditional Students, 2015
- Phi Kappa Phi, 2015
- Sigma Alpha Pi, The National Society of Leadership and Success, 2014
- Penn State Alumni Association, 2012
Computer Skills
- Programming/ Coding/ Standards: XML, EAD, MARC, MODS, TEI, DublinCore, search engine optimization (SEO), Drupal, CMS, LC Classifications, Oxygen (and other XML Editors), WebdataPro, Synaptica, OCLC Connexion, DACS
- Applications / Platforms / Operating Systems: Business Plan Pro, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.), Archivist Toolkit, ArchivesSpace, Archives West, G Suite, social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), video conference platforms (Zoom, Skype), Adobe Creative Cloud (Acrobat, Audition, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, Bridge), Angel Course Management System, WordPress, Windows, MacOS, Canva, Diigo, Omeka, Quia, Prezi, Wix, Samvera (Hyku/Hyrax), Aviary, GitHub, Slack
Languages
- Reading proficiency in French, Old English, and Ancient Greek.
- Basic reading level in Spanish and Latin.
- Advanced proficiency in reading music.