Library Staff and Info
Mondays-Thursdays 8:30 AM-3:50 PM Fridays 8:30 AM- 3:20 PM
Closed for meetings some days
Camden Library Media Specialist
Kari Lohse (she/her/hers), Department Chair
MN Licensed Library Media Specialist,
BS-English Education
Contact Information:
Phone: 612.668.1942 or 612-930-2961
Email: Kari.Lohse@mpls.k12.mn.us
Career in Minneapolis Public Schools, 1991 to present
Library Media Specialist @ Patrick Henry High School-- 2014 to present
District Technology Integration Specialist--Jan 2012 to June 2014
Library Media Specialist @ Morris Park, Lucy Laney, Longfellow, Nellie Stone, North High School--Aug 2000 to Jan 2012
English Teacher @ Franklin Middle School and Anthony Middle School--1992 to 2000
Substitute Teacher @ Anwatin Middle School, Northeast Middle School; Anoka Public Schools
Education
English Education; University of Wisconsin-Madison
Library Media Licensure; St. Cloud State University
Graduate studies in Information Media and Instructional Technology; St Cloud State University
Camden Library Media AE
Jeff Byrd, Media AE
Contact Information:
Phone: 612.668.1959
Email: Jefferey.Byrd@mpls.k12.mn.us
Patrick Henry HS Media Brochure.pdf
SSR @ PHHSExpectations for Library Media Space
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Show Effort, Respect, Belonging:
Effort means that you come prepared and TRY your best every day..
Respect means that you walk the talk and demonstrate a respect for the thoughts, feelings, and material possessions of each person in library media center.
Belonging means you are a fully present member of our learning community and contribute to the learning experience in a meaningful and positive manner. We need you. You need us.
This ties in with our Community Goals of Being: (I support a peaceful classroom by being…)
Peaceful
Reflective
Inclusive
Dedicated
Empowered
MPS Literacy Goal
One of four major strategic goals for the Minneapolis Public Schools is to promote literacy. Libraries are all about literacy. "23 state studies all confirm that the presence of certified librarians in schools leads to a measurable difference in student achievement. " (Kachel, Debra E. 2013 School Library Research Summarized: A Graduate Class Project. Mansfield University.)
Professional Information
School Librarians are Certified Teachers and are Licensed by the State of Minnesota. Certification is obtained through University Graduate Programs. Librarians provide academic and curricular resources to students, teachers, staff, families, and the community to ensure that all patrons have access to information that will support each patrons academic and independent learning.
National Board Standards for Library Media Teachers
Library Standards for Students - American School Library Standards: National Library Standards.
Parent Support - School Libraries are helped when parents get involved
Research on Libraries in Schools
--School Libraries Work!
--AASL School Library Research