Welcome to the home page for the North Canton Middle School Library!

My name is Miss Burley, and I am the Head Librarian here at NCMS.

Students have multiple opportunities to visit the library to check out books and/or research for class.  In addition to possible library visits with a class, the library is open to students before school at 7:15.  We will stay open after school until 2:50.  Students can also visit the library with a pass during their Academic Assist periods.

The Links Page above contains links to other web sites related to books, authors, researching, and reading.  I hope to grow this collection throughout the year.  Hopefully you find these sites to be beneficial! 

This is my first year working as a librarian at North Canton Middle School, however, it's not my first year here.  I was at NCMS 10 years ago as a 7th grade Language Arts teacher.  In the in-between times, I was the librarian at Greentown Elementary and taught 4th grade at Greentown.  I have also taught 1st and 2nd grade reading and substituted in grades PreK through 8.  All together, this is my thirteenth year working in education! 

In June 2006 I graduated from Ashland University with a Masters Degree in Literacy.  I completed my undergraduate studies at Malone College and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education.  (Yes, it is now Malone University, but it will always be Malone College in my mind!)

I live in North Canton and am a member of The Chapel in North Canton where I am the wedding coordinator and play clarinet in our Orchestra. I also spend time tutoring and dog-sitting when I am not at school.  In my spare time, I like to hang out with my family and friends. I also enjoy cross-stitching and reading. My favorite authors are Janette Oke and Beverly Lewis.  While I have many, two of my favorite middle-grade authors are Gordon Korman and Andrew Clements.

I am looking forward to a great year here at NCMS! I hope that if you have any questions or concerns you will call me at school, or e-mail me. Have a great school year!