Award-winning programs

In a year full of unusual challenges, the Library Media Education team was hard at work for the students and teachers of Cobb. View the video below to see some of our 2019-2020 accomplishments! 
Also, check out this Cobbcast article about how library media specialists continue to encourage a love of reading and learning during digital learning days.
Ashley Sherman named 2020 Cobb Library Media Specialist of the Year AND Regional Library Media Specialist of the Year for Metro Atlanta! 
Melissa Fakalaris, Assistant Principal at Frey ES (left), and Ashley Sherman, library media specialist at Frey ES (right).

Cobbcast article link

Marietta Daily Journal article link
Ashley Sherman, media specialist at Frey Elementary School in Acworth, has been selected as Cobb County Media Specialist of the Year.

Sherman is a graduate of Kennesaw State University, receiving bachelors in English Education, Master of Library Science and Education Specialist degrees from there.  Sherman has made contributions to her community as a Kennesaw State Recruitment Adviser, Cobb County Association of Library Media Specialists former President and board member, Cobb County Regional Technology Competition Judge, Cobb Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl Committee member, and Cobb County Media Leadership Team member/contributor.

Sherman has made presentations at the 2013, 2016, and 2019 GaETC Conference.  She is a 2016 GLMA Mable Wyche Grant Recipient and a 2018 GLMA Judy Serritella Exemplary Library Media Program Recipient and is currently serving as the GLMA Twitter co-chair.  Certifications that Ms. Sherman has achieved are: NewsELA Educator and Microsoft Innovative Educator.

Her library media program at Frey has received Cobb County Library Learning Commons Certification.  

Ashley has also won Regional Library Media Specialist of the Year for Metro Atlanta! She now competes for the title of Georgia Library Media Specialist of the Year, which will be announced in June. 

Library Learning commons certification

Congratulations to Tritt Elementary School - the first school in Cobb to earn Library Learning Commons Certification! 

With the leadership of Joanne Bates, the library media specialist, the support of the library media parapro, Kathy Porter, the guidance of the principal, Karen Carstens, and the collaborative efforts of the teachers and staff, Tritt has shown a vision and commitment to 21st century learning and future-ready education. Their dedication to the library media program in three areas - services, resources, and intentional spaces - has had a tremendous impact on the teaching and learning at Tritt, and will for years to come.

Collaborative teaching and learning is at the heart of a Library Learning Commons, and informs the design of both the program and the space. Click here to learn more about Library Learning Commons Certification.

Congratulations Tritt ES!
Pictured left to right: Karen Carstens, Principal; Holly Frilot, Supervisor of Library Media Education; Kathy Porter, library media parapro; Joanne Bates, library media specialist
Cobb Schools Awards Tritt Elementary School the First Library Learning Commons Certification in the Nation
CobbCast article
East Cobb News article
Marietta Daily Journal article 

Learn more about our Library Learning Commons Certified Schools.

Library "PASS" Partnership for Cobb Students

Cobb County students can use their student ID to access Cobb County Public Library resources! Access is made easy through a partnership called PASS: Public library Access for Student Success.

In additional to all the resources your school's Cobb Digital Library has to offer 24/7, we've now partnered with the Cobb County Public Library for additional resources for homework help, research, ebooks, and more. You can even visit a local branch and check out up to 5 books with your student number! 

  • Students can access public library resources through their school's Cobb Digital Library or directly at ​www.cobbcat.org/librarypass/.
  • Your PIN is your birthday is 4-digit format: 2-digit day and 2-digit month. 
  • Faculty can use their Cobb County Public Library card number and PIN or Educator card number and PIN. 
  • Check out the FAQ page for more information. 
CobbCast article     Marietta Daily Journal article     AJC article
Did you know you can access a tutor for free using your PASS login? Find out more about TutorATL and how you can get started! 

Library LEarning Commons


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Wondering what's possible in a Library Learning Commons? 

Check out this short video of the Sope Creek Learning Commons. You'll be amazed to see what students can do! 

Special thanks to Megin Robinson, Sope Creek Library Media Specialist, and Hannah Bentley, 5th grade AC teacher. 

First New Library Learning Commons

Cobb County School District's first brand-new Library Learning Commons opened in 2017-2018 at Mountain View Elementary School.

​Check it out with this visual tour!

Special thanks to Jami O'Connor, library media specialist at Mountain View ES.

Future-Ready

We are preparing students for future careers that don't exist yet. As library media specialists, we do this through our inquiry approach to research, encouraging students to ask thought-provoking questions, teaching them to use digital resources effectively to seek answers, and express their learning in compelling ways.