US EditionFormer Librarian of Congress takes new role at Mellon Foundation to support public access to information
- Carla Hayden, the former Librarian of Congress dismissed by the White House, will begin a role on Monday as a senior fellow at the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, where she will provide guidance on promoting access to information via libraries and archival institutions.
- Her dismissal followed accusations by a conservative group that she promoted radical literary material amid efforts to suppress Trump opposition, despite her term being scheduled to end in 2026.
- During her tenure starting in 2016, Hayden modernized the Library’s collections, oversaw outreach to rural areas, and arranged cultural events like Lizzo’s 2022 performance featuring President Madison’s crystal flute.
- Elizabeth Alexander, President of the Mellon Foundation, described Hayden as a dedicated advocate for the welfare of the American public and emphasized that her leadership comes at a pivotal moment for institutions of public knowledge confronting issues such as artificial intelligence and censorship.
- The Mellon Foundation works to support arts communities hit by federal cuts through initiatives including a $15 million emergency fund offsetting $65 million intended for state humanities councils organizing cultural programs.
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Carla Hayden, the former Librarian of Congress fired by President Donald Trump, has joined the the country's foremost philanthropic supporter of the arts.
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Mellon Foundation Announces Appointment of Dr. Carla Hayden as Mellon Senior Fellow
Here’s the Full Text of Today’s Announcement From the Mellon Foundation: Dr. Carla Hayden (Image Source: Mellon Foundation) The Mellon Foundation today announced the appointment of Dr. Carla Hayden as a senior fellow. As part of the Foundation’s fellowship, Dr. Hayden, the 14th Librarian of Congress, will pursue scholarship, writing, and research projects while also serving as a strategic partner and counsel, working in collaboration with Found…
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