About LIScareer Consulting Services
Priscilla K. Shontz, Library Career Consultant

Do you have a question about your resume, cover letter, job search strategy, career goals, or other career-
related issue?  I would love to chat with you about it.  Please see below for more information and see
what our clients say about the service.  

This service is designed for:

  • Librarians and information professionals, particularly newer librarians (U.S. & Canada)
  • MLS students & individuals considering a career in library science (U.S. & Canada)

Services:

  • Each consultation is tailored to your individual needs.  Services and schedules are personalized
    for each client.
  • A typical consultation includes about 2 weeks of email conversations about your background,
    interests, and career goals, along with a thorough resume and cover letter review.  
  • I also offer more limited services such as a resume review (by itself).  
  • We now offer interviewing consulting/practice with Tiffany Eatmen Allen.  

Fees:

    Fees vary depending on the personalized services provided.  Please contact me to discuss your
    specific situation.  Please click on the donate button to pay your fee.   

How it works:

  • You fill out the request form.   Do not pay at this time!
  • I will tell you if I am able to accept your request.  (Please understand that I can accept a limited
    number of clients at one time.)
  • We discuss your questions via email to determine our objective, time frame, and costs.  You'll first
    send a message describing your situation and questions.  I will respond with a brief proposal of
    services and fees.  You'll then decide whether to hire me.  
  • Payment is due at the beginning of the session.   
  • Consultations are conducted by email (except interview practice sessions which are done by
    phone with Tiffany Eatment Allen).  

Benefits of the service:

  • Personalized conversations with an experienced librarian
  • Mentoring and networking
  • Confidentiality
  • Affordable pricing

Who am I and why am I doing this?

    I offer more than 20 years of experience in the library field, a personal interest in career
    management, and a desire to help new and future librarians shape careers that they enjoy.  I
    began working in libraries in 1986 and earned my MLS from The University of North Texas in
    1993.  Since then I have worked in university, community college, medical, public, and school
    libraries.  As a new librarian I became interested in career development issues; my involvement in
    organizations such as the ALA New Members Round Table only strengthened this interest.  I've
    written or edited 3 books dealing with library career management.  In 2001 I created LIScareer to
    allow librarians around the world to share career advice with new librarians and students.   In Nov
    2009 I launched this online career consulting service.  I am earning an interdisciplinary master's
    degree focusing on psychology and reading.  Please note that I am not a licensed professional
    counselor.   For more about me, see my resume.  

     -- Priscilla K. Shontz
LIScareer.com