The Community's Destination for Discovery, Learning, and Making Connections.
Our Team.
Tara Marie Cooper has worked in libraries since 2002 and holds a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from Drexel University.
Her most recent position before coming to Johnson Public Library was managing the Main Library in downtown Richmond, Virginia. Tara has worked as a Youth Services Librarian and in various administrative and management positions in both New Jersey and Virginia public libraries.
She spends her time outside of the library with her son and friends and enjoys running and seeing live music. She resides in Bergen County.
Tara Marie Cooper
Library Director
cooper@hackensack.bccls.org or 201-343-4169 x24
Circulation Department
Ken Caruso
Head of Circulation
Staff Members
Braison
Rosalyn
Chasity
Franklin
Jasmine
Joe
Contact the Circulation Department:
201-343-4169 x5 or hackcirc@bccls.org
Reference Department
Deborah Bock
Head of Reference
Staff Members
Cathy
Melina
Eric
Kate
Nancy
Radwa
Michelle
Contact the Reference Department:
201-343-4781 or help@johnsonlib.org
Children's Services
Mari Zigas
Head of Children's Services
Staff Members
Gavin
Masshiel
Ana
Pamela
Contact the Children's Department:
201-343-4169 x7 or jplkids@johnsonlib.org
Periodicals & Teen Services
Keri Adams
Head of Periodicals & Teen Services
Staff Members
Dawn
Rosalie
Tatiana
Contact the Periodicals Department:
201-343-4169 x8
Technical Services Department
Michael Ferrante
Head of Technical Services
Staff Members
Clarice
Contact the Technical Services Department:
201-343-4169 x23 or hacktech@hackensack.bccls.org
Technology Department
Genesis Duarte
Head of Technology
Staff Members
Maria
Contact the Technology Department:
201-343-4169 x35 or techsupport@hackensack.bccls.org
Administration & Operations
Sarita Jain
Anthony Lombardi
Chris Thompson
Najee Anderson
Security
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201-343-4169