Etta is the Congregational Librarian at Temple Beth Am in Miami, a multi-faceted establishment encompassing a variety of religious, educational, cultural, and enrichment activities. She is an active member of the Association of Jewish Libraries and has served as Division President as well as chair of several national committees, i.e. Accreditation Committee, Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee, and Chapter Relations. Prior to earning her MLS (Masters in Library Science), Etta worked for many years in Jewish education as a teacher and administrator, holding an RJE (Reform Jewish Educator) award.