FUNCTIONS
- To identify the professional development needs of the membership of the Association
- To develop opportunities for professional growth and networking, either within the committee or by working with other committees, subcommittees and sections
- To promote the benefits of professional development and to inform the membership of opportunities available to them
- To liaison with continuing education providers in the state and communicate professional needs and expectations
- To recommend programming and materials to inform, encourage, and support library career paths
COMPOSITION
10 members, including the chair
Professional Development Committee (PD)
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Stacey Shapiro
YA/Teen Librarian, Cranford Public Library
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Allen McGinley
Director, Westfield Memorial Library
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Caroline Aversano
Supervising Librarian, Programs & Services, Edison Public Library
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Elizabeth Fried
Principal Librarian, Edison Public Library
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Crystal Hooper
Branch Manager, Somerset County Library System
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Abigail Hsu
Morristown & Morris Township Library
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Jordan Hutchins
Teen Services Librarian, Hunterdon County Library
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Katie Kotacska
Senior Patron Services and Outreach Librarian, Mountainside Public Library
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Heather Lasher
Library Associate, Piscataway Public Library
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Maryalice Rocks
Reference and Instruction Librarian, Middlesex College
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Jennifer Sulligan
Manager - Somerville branch, Somerset County Library System
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Susan Vignuolo
Teen Services Librarian, Piscataway Public Library