The Library Staff

Mrs. Deanne Thiede received her BA in Middle School/Junior High School Education in 1989 and her MS in Multidisciplinary Education from WIU in 1996.  She became a National Board Certified Teacher in 1999 and is currently completing her second master's degree in School Library Media Studies at UNI. Mrs. Thiede joined the Prairie High School staff in 2006.   Mrs. Mary O'Connor is a valued member of the PHS Library staff.  Mrs. O'Connor is available from 7:30-3:00 daily. Don't hesitate to ask for assistance.

The PHS Library Facilities

Over 10,000 print volumes and access to numerous online subscription databases Four classroom seating areas Twelve iMacs Fourteen PC's An adjoining 30 computer eMac lab Adjoining ICN classroom Coin-operated photocopier Color printer DVD-writer Scanner Loaner equipment: data projectors, video cameras, digital camera Casual, comfortable conversation and reading areas