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.
Hayden acknowledges the importance of libraries and cultural institutions in preserving knowledge and supporting human progress amidst attacks on free exchange of ideas.
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.
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.