Tabitha Hilliard is a Principal Library Assistant and contributing writer with a decade of experience blending cataloging, metadata management, and public-facing programming in academic libraries. At The College of New Jersey she oversees print periodicals, assists with e-resource renewals, supervises student workers, and serves on multiple governance and accessibility committees, reflecting a commitment to inclusive service. Her writing for EveryLibrary focuses on social equity, GIS, public programming, and accessibility, bringing a research-informed lens to library policy and community engagement. Earlier work as an archaeologist and GIS specialist honed her skills in material culture, field data management, and geospatial workflows—expertise she applies to digital asset stewardship and metadata strategy. Outside the library she teaches adaptive equestrian therapy as a PATH-certified instructor, an uncommon intersection of care-driven pedagogy and archival rigor that informs her collaborative leadership.
10 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
San José State University
Master's degree, Anthropology, 3.98 Outstanding Graduate Scholar in Anthropology Award, Cum Laude, Master's degree, Anthropology, 3.98 Outstanding Graduate Scholar in Anthropology Award, Cum Laude at Monmouth University
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), General Studies, GPA: 3.32 Cum Laude, Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), General Studies, GPA: 3.32 Cum Laude at Germanna Community College
Bachelor's degree, Anthropology and Archaeology, 3.39 Deans List, Bachelor's degree, Anthropology and Archaeology, 3.39 Deans List at University of Virginia
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Tabitha Hilliard - Contributing Writer at The College of New Jersey