Kerista Fiske joined SLIS in the Fall of 2026 as an Assistant Professor of Practice. She brings nearly a decade of experience across libraries, archives, museums, and higher education. Her background includes library leadership and instructional roles at the University of Wisconsin System, as well as museum and archival work at the Brooks Museum of Art, the Dixon Gallery & Gardens, the Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology, and the Rhode Island School of Design.
Education
- Master of Library Science, Archives & Records Management, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Master of Arts & Museum Studies Certificate, University of Memphis, TN
- Bachelor of Arts, Classical Studies & European Studies Certificate, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Area of Expertise
Archives practice and management; digital humanities, with a focus on the reception of ancient and classical iconography in contemporary expression.
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
- Society of American Archivists (SAA)
- American Library Association (ALA)
- Wisconsin Library Association (WLA)
- Sauk County Historical Society
- Wisconsin Archeological Society
- American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE)
Courses
- LIS 440 Archival Access and Use
- LIS 488 Technology for Information Professionals