Library Resources
Meet the Librarian
Welcome! My name is Lisa Robinson, and I am thrilled to serve as your librarian. I have been in education for 24 years, spending the last 16 years sharing my love for reading in the library. I am passionate about helping both students and staff discover, locate, and utilize all types of media—whether for personal enjoyment or to enrich classroom learning. Please stop by the library anytime!
Library Resources
Etowah Middle School Library
Open Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
256-538-9221
The Etowah Middle School Library is a place for students to read, research, create, and explore new ideas. Students may visit the library for class assignments, book checkout, independent reading, projects, and support with finding reliable information.
The library schedule includes regular class visits as well as flexible times for individual students, small groups, and whole classes. Teachers may schedule time for research projects, reading activities, digital learning, book talks, or other classroom needs.
Our goal is to help students become stronger readers, better researchers, and more confident learners as they grow through the middle school years.
Find your next favorite book. Click the link below to access the EMS Online Catalogue. Important links, such as The Alabama Virtual Library and our Capstone and Abdo eBooks, can also be found in our Online Catalogue.
Library Schedule
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Library Mission and Goals
Attalla City Schools Library Media Center Mission Statement
The mission of the Attalla City Schools Library Media Centers is to support teaching, learning, reading, research, creativity, and digital responsibility for all students. Our library media centers provide welcoming spaces where students can explore books, build strong literacy skills, use technology wisely, and grow as independent learners. We work with teachers, families, and the community to help students become curious readers, thoughtful thinkers, and lifelong learners.
Library Media Center Goals
1. Build a Love of Reading
Encourage students to read for learning, enjoyment, and personal growth by providing access to a wide variety of books, genres, authors, and reading levels.
2. Support Classroom Instruction
Work with teachers to support lessons, projects, research, digital learning, and curriculum goals across all grade levels and subject areas.
3. Strengthen Research Skills
Teach students how to ask good questions, find reliable information, use resources correctly, and organize information in meaningful ways.
4. Promote Digital Citizenship
Help students use technology safely, responsibly, and respectfully, including online research, digital tools, copyright awareness, and appropriate communication.
5. Provide Equal Access to Resources
Make sure all students have access to books, technology, learning tools, and library services that meet their academic, language, and personal learning needs.
6. Support Independent Learning
Help students become confident learners who can choose books, locate information, solve problems, and use library resources on their own.
7. Encourage Creativity and Collaboration
Provide opportunities for students to create, share ideas, work with others, and use library resources for projects, presentations, and problem-solving.
8. Create a Welcoming Library Environment
Maintain a safe, organized, student-friendly space where all students, staff, and families feel welcome and supported.
9. Support College, Career, and Life Readiness
Prepare students to think critically, read widely, use information wisely, and build skills they will need beyond school.
10. Partner with Families and the Community
Encourage family involvement, reading at home, community partnerships, and events that support literacy and lifelong learning.
Vision Statement
Attalla City Schools Library Media Centers will be active learning spaces where students read, question, create, research, and grow into informed, responsible, and confident learners.