Caught a feral or semi-feral cat outdoors - what to do with her?

I go by a feral colony maybe a few times a month. They have a regular caretaker who's done some TNR, but there's still a couple girls who haven't been fixed. While out to get a different cat two days ago, one of those girls walked into my cat carrier and I put a hand behind her and closed the door. I feel kinda bad about trapping her that way but I've got her now. I'd probably put her age at a little under a year, she's had kittens in the past few months but they are fully weaned and she has no milk. 

My dilemma is whether I should try to 'tame' her, or just have her fixed as a feral and then release her. I'm in contact with a few people, and one of them has said it depends on whether I can 'handle' her - essentially pick her up without her biting. I don't know the answer yet, (and I'm a little scared to find out!) but she's currently hiding in my closet and I'll need to move her at some point.

I hesitate to call this girl 100% 'feral': While outside, she was sociable (i.e. would approach me and the other caretakers, accept pets, meowed at people) but naturally very shy. She's scared right now, and she'll let me stroke her head a little bit, but makes a sort of distressed meow after a few strokes, so I stop. 

She has a temporary setup in my closet, and I'll only have my foster for about two more weeks, so I'd be able to make a proper space for her. If she responded well to being indoors, we'd have a place for her at a shelter I volunteer at. Do I have a chance at 'taming' her? 

She definitely sounds like she could be socialized.  She may always be shy and afraid of things, but definitely better than living outside. 

I would get her to the vet soon and get her spayed and then begin the socialization process.  It may take her some time, but if he allows pets, she is well on her way.

Here is an article that might help you

http://bestfriends.org/resources/socializing-cats-how-socialize-very-shy-or-fearful-cat

Thank you for rescuing her and offering her a chance!

I agree with ShadowsRescue.  Give her a chance and I'll bet she blooms.  She may never be a lap cat but she can be a house cat.

It seems that many things have come together to ensure this kitty gets a good home.  You were there at the right time, she walked into the carrier, you'll soon have room for her to foster and there's room at the shelter!  Can't ask for more.

I also agree with @ShadowsRescue  and @Ondine  ----if possible - I'd give socialization a solid effort if possible. We ended up with our sweetest, most wonderful cat ever (Flick) this way - - so while I certainly can't guarantee that outcome, it sounds like you're someone who'd be willing to give it a try. And it sounds like she's already headed down the socialization road. And your heart's already in it a bit

This forum is a wonderful source for help, suggestions, and shoulders to lean on during the socialization process

If you have the room you have a chance.  All mine are former ferals, two trapped at 8 months, one at about two years and one now gone at two years.  Not counting the baby kittens who ususally tame up easily.  And, except one all of mine have become lap sitters and cuddlers.  It sounds like this kitty is well ahead of where mine were when I got them, thinks me she's a good prospect.  

Thanks! That's really encouraging to hear from all of you! She seems a little less freaked out today. She peed on the floor, but I actually think it went a ways towards calming her. She ate some wet food, even! She also didn't protest when I gave her some head scritches. She'd been hiding in a little Amazon box, but she didn't panic at all when I picked up the box with her in it and moved it. Seems like she's *slowly* gaining a little comfort.