Teague Allen

Metadata and taxonomy specialist with 15+ years transforming complex information ecosystems for research institutions and corporate environments. Expert in bridging technical library and digital asset management systems with organizational knowledge management needs, including successful ILS migration leadership and metadata governance across enterprise departments. Proven track record of clearing backlogs, establishing standards, and supervising high-performing cataloging teams.

Manager, Metadata & Taxonomy | RAND, Santa Monica, CA | January 2016 – November 2025

• Supervised cataloging and taxonomy team for prominent think tank
• Led taxonomy governance across research, publishing, and marketing departments
• Managed integrated library system operations and led platform migration
• Established RAND Knowledge Services as NACO participant for name authority standards

Data Tech Engineer | Iron Mountain Entertainment Services, Hollywood, CA | July – December 2015

• Performed archival/forensic database reconstruction for manufacturing client
• Oversaw quality control and standards compliance for metadata entry

Metadata Librarian | California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA | April 2008 – September 2013

• Primary cataloger for all material formats; cleared multi-year backlog
• Developed staff training in MARC, linked data, and RDA standards
• Maintained Millennium ILS and performed batch imports for vendor records and special projects

Additional roles:

• Curatorial Assistant (Southwest Museum of the American Indian, Los Angeles)
•  Bibliographic Assistant (Getty Conservation Institute, Los Angeles)
•  Technical Services Intern (California State University, Northridge)

Master of Library and Information Science, University of Washington, 2008