www.LIScareer.com
Career Strategies for Librarians
Priscilla Klob Shontz
Resume
EXPERIENCE
- Owner/Designer, Color Pop Jewelry, 2012-present
- Owner/Editor, www.LIScareer.com, 2001-present
- Library Career Consultant, Houston, TX, 2009-2012
- Freelance Writer/Editor, Houston, TX, 2001-present
- Librarian, Spell Well Montessori School, Spring, TX, 2007-2009
- Library Supervisor, University of Houston System at Cinco Ranch, Katy, TX, 2002
- Branch Librarian, Aldine Branch, Harris County Public Library, Houston, TX, 2001
- Driscoll Children's Hospital Librarian, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, 1998-01
- Head of Access Services, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX,1995-98
- Librarian, Northeast Texas Community College, Mt. Pleasant, TX, 1993-95
- Cataloging Assistant, University of Texas at Arlington, 1992-93
- Circulation Supervisor, University of Texas at Arlington, 1989-92
- Circulation Student Assistant, University of Texas at Arlington, 1986-89
EDUCATION
- "Children's Literature," Western New Mexico University, 2010
- "Grammar, Usage & Mechanics for Editors," University of California-Berkeley, 2009
- M.S. Library Science, University of North Texas, 1993
- B.S. Communications (Journalism), University of Texas at Arlington, 1989
PUBLICATIONS
- Shontz, Priscilla K. and Richard A. Murray. "Why Should I Hire You?: The Employer's Perspective."
Informed Librarian Online, June 2012
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Shontz, Priscilla K. and Richard A. Murray. What Do Employers Want? A Guide for Library
Science Students. Libraries Unlimited, 2012
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Shontz, Priscilla K. "An Ideal Job Candidate: What Do Library Employers Want?" LIScareer, Apr
2012
- Shontz, Priscilla K. "Work Experience Helps MLS Students Get Librarian Jobs." Suite 101, July
2011
- Shontz, Priscilla K. "6 Tips for Starting an Exercise or Weight Loss Program." Suite 101, July 2011
- Murray, Richard A. and Priscilla K. Shontz. "What Do You Wish You'd Learned in Library School?"
Informed Librarian, Dec 2007
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Shontz, Priscilla K. and Richard A. Murray, eds. A Day in the Life: Career Options in Library and
Information Science. Libraries Unlimited, 2007
- Shontz, Priscilla K. "Professional Networking Online." FreePint Newsletter 175: Jan 27, 2005
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Shontz, Priscilla K., ed. The Librarian's Career Guidebook. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press, 2004
- Shontz, Priscilla K. "Off to a Good Start: Strategies for Your First Year in a New Job." Informed
Librarian, Nov 2004. Reprinted in Keyword, Winter 04/05
- Shontz, Priscilla K. "Taking the Scenic Route: Following a Varied Library Career Path." Info Career
Trends 4 (4): July 2003
- Shontz, Priscilla K. "A Librarian without a Library: Staying Professionally Active While
Unemployed." LIScareer, June 2003
- Shontz, Priscilla K. "Be a Proactive Protege'." LIScareer, Mar 2002
- Shontz, Priscilla K. "Dealing with Difficult Supervisors." LIScareer, Mar 2002
- Shontz, Priscilla K. "Involvement in Professional or Community Associations." LIScareer, Mar
2002
- Shontz, Priscilla K. "Leading from Non-Supervisory Positions." LIScareer, Mar 2002
- Shontz, Priscilla K. "Why Network?" LIScareer, Mar 2002
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Shontz, Priscilla K. Jump Start Your Career in Library & Information Science. Lanham, MD:
Scarecrow Press, 2002
- Shontz, Priscilla K. "Diversifying Your Experience." LIScareer, Dec 2001
- Shontz, Priscilla K. "What Classes Should I Take?" LIScareer, Dec 2001
- Column Editor, "Bits and Bytes." Serials Review, 2001-02
- Shontz, Priscilla K. "Getting Involved: NMRT." Info Career Trends 2 (4): July 2001
- Shontz, Priscilla K. President's Columns. NMRT Footnotes, Sept 1999, Jan 2000, May 2000
- Shontz, Priscilla K. "Tips for Enjoying Your First ALA Conference." American Libraries 30 (6): 109,
June/July 1999
- Shontz, Priscilla K. and Jeffrey S. Bullington. "Tips for New Librarians: What to Know in Your First
Year of a Tenure Track Position." College & Research Libraries News 59 (2): 85-88, Feb1998
- Klob, Priscilla R. "First Impressions, Lasting Impressions: Tips for Job Interviews." NMRT
Footnotes 22 (1): 1, 6-7, Jan 1997. Reprinted in English for Professional Communication,
Politehnica University, Bucharest, Romania: Printec, 2004
PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Northampton Elementary Parent-Faculty Organization
- President, 2012-2013
- Volunteer Coordinator, 2011-2012
- Memory Book Coordinator, 2010-2011
- North American Serials Interest Group (NASIG)
- Awards & Recognition Committee, 2002-06
- Co-chair, Continuing Education Committee, 1999-01; Member, 1998-99, 2001-02
- Bilingual Focus Group, 2000-01
- Co-chair, Continuing Education Task Force, 2000
- ALA Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL)
- Distance Learning Section Electronic Resources Committee, 2002-04
- ALA New Members Round Table (NMRT)
- Member, Self Study & Resource Allocation Committee, 2001-02
- Past President, 2000-01
- President, 1999-00
- Vice-President, 1998-99
- Director for Publications & Public Relations, 1997-98
- Chair, President's Program Committee, 1996-97
- Publicity Committee, 1996-97
- Acting Chair, Midwinter Activities Committee, 1995-96
- ALA Library Administration & Management (LAMA)
- Membership Committee, 2000-02
- Systems & Services Sections Circulation/Access Services Committee, 1996-98
- ALA Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS)
- Chair, Council of Regional Groups Speakers Bureau Committee, 2000-01
- Texas Library Association New Members Round Table (NMRT)
- Affiliate to ALA New Members Round Table, 1997-99
- Chair, Quality Books Inc. Professional Development Grant Committee, 1998-99
- American Library Association (ALA)
- ALA Sister Library Committee, 1998-99
- ALA EBSCO Conference Scholarship Jury, 1998-99
PRESENTATIONS
- "Improving Your Odds: Managing Your Career While You're a Student," UNT SLIS Houston All
School Day, April 2012
- "The Librarian Chronicles: Career Options for Librarians," Texas Library Association Conference,
Dallas, April 2008
- "Keep Your Career on Track," Oklahoma ACRL Conference, Oklahoma City, OK, November 2004
- "Jump Start Your Career in Library & Information Science." NYLA NMRT Program, New York
Library Association Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY, November 2003
- Career Discussion. UNT SLIS 5365, Houston, TX, April 2002
- With Steven J. Oberg. "Jump Start Your Career in Library & Information Science." NASIG
Conference, San Antonio, TX, May 2001
- "Jump Start Your Career with NMRT." ALA NMRT Orientation Program, ALA Annual Conference,
New Orleans, LA, June 1999
WEB SITES
- LIScareer, 2001-present
- Spell Well Montessori School, 2007-09
- UHSCR Virtual Library, 2002
- NASIG Human Resources Directory, 2000-02
- NASIG Continuing Education Committee, 1999-02
- Driscoll Children's Hospital Medical Library, 1998-01
- ALA New Members Round Table, 1996-98
