leadership

I started in Public Libraries in 2005 and have worked as an Outreach Librarian, in Children's & Teen Services, and in Management. I enjoy coaching staff, creating community ties and promoting self care.

Libraries have shaped my career and professional path by allowing and helping me develop into a strong leader.

I have worked in libraries for over 20 years in many different capacities starting as a shelver with the Mercer County (NJ) libraries back when I was in high school to working in reference and youth services departments with the Brevard County (FL

I'm incredibly grateful to have had many wide-ranging opportunities to advance the mission of libraries across positions and organizations. With over 27 years in the profession, it’s been an incredible experience.

In 2004, I started my first library job as a shelver and have now developed and grown into making libraries my career. While I started my journey in circulation, I started a the position of Processing Supervisor in Technical Services as of 2017.

Bonnie Cohen Lafazan graduated from Rutgers University in 1993 with a dual major in Journalism and Political Science and received her Juris Doctorate degree in 1996 from New England School of Law in Boston, MA.

There is no greater profession than that of a New Jersey librarian. Most assuredly, I would not have the honor of doing what I absolutely love to do each day without the support and guidance of my own mentors.

I started my career as a Library Assistant and have worked as a Reference Librarian and as a Library Consultant.