Welcome to the CMA Library Media Page!
Our mission: To ensure that all students and staff are effective users of information.
KCS Librarians/Media Specialists Beliefs
We believe the Library Media Specialist will:
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Promote a love of reading.
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Create a safe and inviting environment for all learners.
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Cultivate a spirit of inquiry.
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Collect a rich variety of resources to support the needs of each learner.
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Provide equitable information access to all learners.
Teach learners:
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To access information efficiently for a variety of purposes.
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To evaluate and discern among information sources.
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To use information critically, effectively, and ethically.
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Collaborate with students and teachers to decide the best methods for creating and sharing information.
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Integrate services with the school’s mission and goals.
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Model lifelong learning by engaging in relevant and sustained professional development.
CMA Librarian, Ms. Karin Papenhausen
Karin.Papenhausen@knoxschools.org
MS Information Science, University of Tennessee
EdS Curriculum & Instruction, Lincoln Memorial University