Shannon Tennant
Coordinator of Library Collections and Senior Librarian
Department: Library
Email: stennant@elon.edu
Phone number: (336) 278-6585
News & Notes
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC.
- Master of Library Science Degree, May 1998.
- Bachelor of Arts Degree, May 1996, History and English.
Mansfield College, Oxford University, Oxford, England.
- Associate Student, 1994-1995.
Elon University, Elon NC.
- 4 semesters of German, 2008-2010.
- Spanish classes in El Centro de Español (2001-2008, 2017-present)
Employment History
Current Position
Coordinator of Library Collections (with Associate Librarian Rank), Elon University, Elon, NC. (June 2016-present)
Previous Positions
Coordinator of Library Collections (with Assistant Librarian Rank), Elon University, Elon, NC. (June 2015–June 2016)
Catalog Librarian (with Assistant Professor Rank), Elon University, Elon, NC. (June 2000-June 2015)
Technical Services Librarian, Merrimack Public Library, Merrimack, NH. (September 1998-June 2000)
Student Assistant, Slavic Cataloging Dept., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Libraries,
Chapel Hill, NC. (December 1996–May 1998)
Courses Taught
Fundamentals of Cataloging online class for the Association of Library Collections and Technical Services, co-instructor (September 2015-present)
Guest lecturer for INLS 721 (“Cataloging Theory and Practice”) for UNC-Chapel Hill’s School of Information and Library Science (November 2017)
Single-session library instruction sessions for World Languages and Cultures, Core Curriculum (General Studies), Computing Sciences, English, Classics, Political Science, and Honors (2008-present)
Publications
Book Chapters
“Diversity/Global Learning.” With Dianne Ford and Vicki Siler. In High-Impact Educational Practices in Academic Libraries, ed. Joan Ruelle. Chicago: ACRL (forthcoming summer 2020).
"Partnering with Disciplinary Faculty and Students: Navigating Troublesome and Transformational Relationships." With Peter Felten, Kristina Meinking, and Katherine Westover. In Building Teaching and Learning Communities: Creating Shared Meaning and Purpose, ed. Sharon Mader and Craig Gibson. Chicago: ACRL (2019).
Conference Presentation Reports
“Report of the ALCTS Technical Services Managers of Academic Libraries Interest Group Meeting." Technical Services Quarterly 37:1, 70-73, DOI: 10.1080/07317131.2019.1691770.
“Report of the ALCTS Technical Services Managers of Academic Libraries Interest Group Meeting." Technical Services Quarterly 36:4, 410-412, DOI: 10.1080/07317131.2019.1664110.
“Confronting Barriers to Sharing Streaming Video Between Libraries.” ALCTS News (August 2019). https://alcts.ala.org/news/2019/confronting-barriers-to-sharing-streaming-video-between-libraries/
“A Look at the State of the Book with DPLA.” ALCTS News (July 2018). https://alcts.ala.org/news/2018/a-look-at-the-state-of-the-book-with-dpla/
"Shared Analysis Tools for Print Retention Programs." (Conference presentation report) ALCTS News (August 2017). http://www.ala.org/alctsnews/features/ac2017-shared-analysis-tools
"CaMMS Forum.” (Conference presentation report) ALCTS News (February 2017). http://www.ala.org/alctsnews/features/mw2017-camms-forum
"Diverse and Inclusive Metadata: Developing Cultural Competencies in Descriptive Practices." (Conference presentation report) ALCTS News (August 2016). http://www.ala.org/alctsnews/features/ac2016-program-diverseMD
"RDA Forum." (Conference presentation report) ALCTS News (February 2016). http://www.ala.org/alctsnews/conf/mw2016-rda-forum
“Is Technical Services Dead?: Creating our Future.” (Conference presentation report) ALCTS News (September 2015). http://www.ala.org/alctsnews/reports/ac2015-programs
“ALCTS Forum: Libraries as Publishers: Next Steps in Self-Publishing?” (Conference presentation report) ALCTS News (March 2015). http://www.ala.org/alctsnews/conf/mw15-alcts-forum
“The Quiet Strengths of Introverts: ALCTS President’s Program featuring Jennifer Kahnweiler.” (Conference presentation report) ALCTS News (August 15, 2014). http://www.ala.org/alctsnews/features/presprogram2014
“PVLR Forum: What drives Acquisitions in 2014?” (Conference presentation report) ALCTS News (February 2014). http://www.ala.org/alctsnews/conf/mw14-pvlr-forum
“Second Annual ALCTS Affiliates Showcase.” (Conference presentation report) With Arthur F. Miller. ALCTS News 24.3 (September 2013). http://www.ala.org/alctsnews/reports/ac2013-programs
“PARS Forum: E-Journal Preservation.” (Conference presentation report) ALCTS Newsletter Online 24.1 (March 2013). http://www.ala.org/alcts/ano/v24/n1/mw/forums
Book Reviews
Review of The Coasts of Carolina: Seaside to Sound Country, by Bland Simpson and Scott Taylor. North Carolina Libraries 69 (Spring/Summer 2011): online.
Review of The North Carolina Birding Trail: Coastal Plain Guide, compiled by the North Carolina Birding Trail. North Carolina Libraries 66 (Spring/Summer 2008): 38.
Review of One Woman’s Century: the Remarkable Story of Angela Marsh Peterson (1902-2000), by Kevin J. Todeschi. North Carolina Libraries 63 (Fall/Winter 2005): 98-99.
Review of The Way We Lived in North Carolina, ed. by Joe A. Mobley. North Carolina Libraries, 62 (Spring 2004): 65.
Review of Heist!: The $17 Million Dollar Loomis Fargo Theft, by Jeff Diamant. North Carolina Libraries, 61 (2003): 42.
Review of Signs of Cherokee Culture: Sequoyah’s Syllabary in Eastern Cherokee Life, by Margaret Bender. North Carolina Libraries, 60 (2002): 70-71.
Presentations
“Librarians as Critical Partners in First-Year Student Academic Success.” 39th Annual Conference on The First-Year Experience, Washington, DC, February 23, 2020.
“Navigating the Transition to Mediated Streaming Video.” ALCTS Collection Development for the Practitioner Interest Group, ALA Midwinter Conference, Philadelphia, PA, January 26, 2020.
“High Impact Practices and the Academic Library." With Chrystal Carpenter, Teresa LePors, Patrick Rudd, and Joan Ruelle. Louisiana Virtual Academic Library Conference, online, November 7, 2019.
“Right now, in a Classroom far, far away: Librarian Support for Students Studying Abroad." With Lynne Bisko and Vicki Siler. NCLA Distance Learning Section Winter meeting, Sanford NC, January 10, 2019.
"Cataloging in the Cloud with WMS - A Technical Services Librarian Shares her Experience." (Webinar) OCLC WebEx, online, October 24, 2018. https://www.oclc.org/en/events/2018/Cataloging_in_Cloud_Oct_24.html
“’I coulda been a contender!’ : Evaluating the Video Collections of a Mid-Sized Academic Library.” ALCTS Collection Evaluation Interest Group, ALA Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA, June 24, 2018.
“Catalogers can be Personal Librarians too! Recruiting Technical Services Staff as Personal Librarians.” Personal Librarian & First Year Experience Library Conference, Cleveland, OH, March 22, 2018.
“Design Stars! Partnership for Active Learning Spaces.” With Holly Hodge and Patrick Rudd. Librarians’ Association at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, March 12, 2018.
"Sustainable Collection Services: A Panel Discussion with Librarians." (Webinar) OCLC WebEx, online, November 2, 2017. https://www.oclc.org/en/events/2017/scs_panel_171102.html
"The Weeding Wizards and the Sorting Hat: A Collaborative Weeding Project at a Mid-Sized Academic Library." With Chrystal Carpenter, Teresa LePors, and Jerry Waller. North Carolina Library Association Biennial Conference, Winston Salem, NC, October 20, 2017.
"Librarians on the Move: Innovation and Collaboration in Study Away." With Lynne Bisko, Dianne Ford, and Patrick Rudd. North Carolina Library Association Biennial Conference, Winston Salem, NC, October 18, 2017.
"Campus Collaborations: Library Integration in High-Impact Educational Practices." (Preconference workshop) With Dianne Ford, Teresa LePors, Patrick Rudd, and Joan Ruelle. North Carolina Library Association Biennial Conference, Winston Salem, NC, October 17, 2017.
"Weeding Wizards and the Sorting Hat: How to Manage a Large-Scale Deselection Project with GreenGlass and WMS." With Jerry Waller. OCLC WMS Global Community and User Group Meeting, Dublin, OH, September 28, 2017.
"Instruction is for Everyone: Including Technical Services Staff in Library Instruction Programs.” Triad Academic Library Association Instruction retreat, Greensboro, NC, August 4, 2017.
"Engaging your Library in High-Impact Teaching and Learning Practices." (Poster Presentation) With Patrick Rudd. Metrolina Library Association Conference, Charlotte, NC, June 9, 2017.
“Instruction is for Everyone: Including Technical Services Staff in Library Instruction Programs." The Innovative Library Classroom, Radford, VA, May 11, 2017.
"RDA for the rest of us: RDA implementation for smaller academic and public libraries." American Library Association, Orlando, FL, June 25, 2016.
"RDA for the rest of us: RDA implementation for smaller academic and public libraries." Tennessee Library Association, Kingsport, TN, April 8, 2016.
“Those Who Can Do, Can Teach: Technical Services Librarians Collaborating with Library Instruction Programs.” American Library Association, Chicago, IL, January 31, 2015.
“Staying Relevant in Technical Services.” With Anna Craft. Triad Academic Library Association Paraprofessional Conference, Greensboro, NC, May 13, 2014.
“‘I Honestly Had No Idea!’ LibGuides Usability Assessment in an Academic Library.” With Randall Bowman and Teresa LePors. North Carolina Library Association, Winston-Salem, NC, October 17, 2013.
"Collection Management Using III Reports." With Teresa LePors. Southeastern Innovative Users Group (SIUG) meeting, Charlotte, NC, January 10, 2011.
Professional Activities
National Organzations:
American Library Association, Member (1997 – present)
- Association for Library Collections & Technical Services, Member (2006-present)
- Organization and Bylaws Division Committee Member (2018-2021)
- Affiliate Relations Committee
- Chair and ALCTS Executive Board Member (2015-2018)
- Member (2011-2015)
- Council of Regional Groups, Affiliate Relations Committee
- Chair (2010-2011), Member (2009-2010), Intern (2008-2009)
- Technical Services in Academic Libraries Interest Group member
- Member and Discussion Facilitator (2011-present), Chair (2018-2019)
- New Members’ Round Table, Member (1996-2006)
- Chair of Exhibitors Contact and Relations committee (2004-2006)
- Chair of Affiliates Ad-Hoc committee (2003-2004)
- Member of Footnotes (Newsletter) committee (2003-2004)
- Networking Director and Executive Board Member (2002-2003)
- Outreach Director and Executive Board Member (2001-2002)
- Co-chair of the Student and Student Chapter Outreach committee (2000-2001)
- Co-chair of the Students to ALA committee (1999-2000)
Beta Phi Mu International Library & Information Studies Honor Society
- Director on the Executive Board (2010-2014)
State and Regional Organizations:
Beta Phi Mu, Epsilon Chapter (1999 – present)
- Co-Secretary/Treasurer with Lynne Bisko (2009 – 2011)
North Carolina Library Association, Member (2000 – present)
- Resources and Technical Services Section Member
- Roundtable for Ethnic and Minority Concerns (2005-2006)
- Job Placement Center committee, Member (2001)
North Carolina Independent College and Universities WMS Advisory Group (2018-2020)
North Carolina Piedmont Automated Library System (2000-2005)
- TSARS (Technical Services) group, Member
- Acquire (Acquisitions) group, Convener and Secretary
North Carolina DRA Users Group (later Sirsi Users Group)
- On-site coordinator for statewide meeting (2004, 2005)
New Hampshire Library Association, Member (1998-2000)
New England Technical Services Librarians, Member (1998-2000)
Service Activities
University Service
Academic Council (2015-2016)- Support Staff with Faculty Rank representative
- Committee on Committees member
Academic Council Special Committee on Service (2019-present)
Religious and Spiritual Life Committee (2020-2023)
Phi Beta Kappa committee (2000-present)
- President (2018-2020)
- Award and Finances committee (2005-present)
- Administered Fund for Excellence grants and Perito scholarships
- University Culture subcommittee
- Serve as discussion leader for House Dinners and wrote E-net posts for events
Common Reading Committee (2014-present)
Student Communications Media Board (2013-2014)
Staff Professional Development committee (2010)
Assistant Director of London Course (Winter Term, 2006)
Mentor to Elon visiting international faculty (2002-2005)
Library Service
Library committees
- Library Leadership Team (2013-present)
- Librarian Promotion Committee (Chair 2014-2015, 2016-2018,2019-present)
- Instruction Team (2010-present)
- E-book Team (2013-present)
- Streaming Video Taskforce (Convener, 2017)
- Student Outreach and Communication Committee (2010-2012)
- Search Committees
- Outreach and Marketing Librarian (2019-2020)
- Systems Librarian (Chair 2014)
- Evening and Weekend Library Specialists (2013)
- Dean and University Librarian (2011)
- Evening Librarian (2010)
- Archivist/Special Collections Librarian (2005)
Assisted with other library collections on campus:
- Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
- Multicultural Center (now CREDE)
Professional Development
Continuing Education (Selected)
Webinar: “Don’t Stand so Close to Me: Strategies you need right now to respond to COVID-19” (March 2020)
Library Diversity and Residency Conference (August 2019)
Preconference: Change Management in Libraries and Technical Services by ALCTS (June 2019)
Webinar: “Determining Success of DDA and EBA with Assessment” by ALCTS (February 2019)
Project Management Training by Claudia Sparks and Sara Vanderpool (December 2017)
Webinar: Sustainable Collection Services GreenGlass training by OCLC (February 2017)
Preconference: “Video Demystified: Cataloging with Best Practices Guides” by ALCTS (June 2015)
Webinar: “From MARC to BIBFRAME: an Introduction” by ALCTS (May 2015)
Online workshop: “Introduction to Copyright and Fair Use” by Linda Enghagen (November 2014)
Online class: “RDA for the Seasoned Cataloger: Print Monographs” by ALCTS (February 2013)
American Library Association Midwinter and Annual Meetings (2001-2020)
North Carolina Library Association Biennial Meetings (2001-2005, 2009, 2013-2017)
NCLA Resources and Technical Services Section Biennials meetings (2008, 2010, 2012)
Librarians’ Association, UNC-CH Conferences (2002, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2018)
OCLC WMS Global Community and User Group Meeting (2016, 2017, 2019)
Growing through Leadership/Supervisor Series from Office of Leadership and Professional Development (2014-2015)
Supervisor Training Workshops by Elon HR (2009-2010)
Awards
Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha of North Carolina chapter (1995)
Beta Phi Mu, Epsilon chapter (1999)
Phi Kappa Phi (2017)