<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Carla Hayden, former Librarian of Congress terminated by President Trump, joins Andrew W. Mellon Foundation as a senior fellow to advance public knowledge through libraries and archives.</li><li>Hayden acknowledges the importance of libraries and cultural institutions in preserving knowledge and supporting human progress amidst attacks on free exchange of ideas.</li><li>The Mellon Foundation, facing federal budget cuts, aims to work with Hayden who brings 50 years of experience in library science and public service to enhance public knowledge accessibility.</li><li>Trump has named Todd Blanche as acting librarian following Hayden's termination, while Robert Newlen is recognized as the ideal leader by staff awaiting congressional approval for the permanent pick.</li></ul>

Carla Hayden Accepts Role With Prestigious Andrew W. Mellon Foundation After Abrupt Trump Termination

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