As the United States confronts difficult questions about race and equality following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police, Hayden has engaged some of the nation’s great literary figures in conversation to highlight what literature and poetry can offer our nation.
Librarian of Congress to speak today on role of cultural institutions at times of unrest
The Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, will address what cultural institutions can offer Americans at times of unrest at a National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker at 1 p.m. today, Sept. 11.
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The COVID-19 pandemic meant Americans could no longer engage in the same way with cultural institutions. The Library of Congress moved rapidly to craft a digital approach to connect with Americans, including the upcoming National Book Festival on Sept. 26 and Sept. 27. The library's 20th National Book Festival will be the largest virtual event in its history and will focus on American ingenuity and inspiration.
Hayden was sworn in as the 14th Librarian of Congress on Sept. 14, 2016. She was first woman and the first African-American to lead the national library. She previously served as CEO of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore.
This one-hour program is accessible to both the media and members of the general public free-of-charge.
Hayden’s remarks will be followed by a question-and-answer session. Viewers can send questions via email to [email protected].
Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden will address what cultural institutions can offer Americans at times of unrest at a Headliners Newsmaker on Friday, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m.
At the same time, the COVID-19 pandemic meant Americans could no longer engage in the same way with cultural institutions. The Library of Congress moved rapidly to craft a digital approach that connects with Americans outside the gilded walls of the library, including the upcoming National Book Festival on Sept. 26 and Sept. 27. The library's 20th National Book Festival will be the largest virtual event in the Library’s history and will focus on American ingenuity and inspiration.
Hayden was sworn in as the 14th Librarian of Congress on Sept. 14, 2016. Hayden, the first woman and the first African-American to lead the national library, was nominated to the position by President Barack Obama. She previously served as CEO of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore.
This 1-hour program will stream live at 1 p.m. as part of the National Press Club’s Virtual Newsmaker series, and is accessible to both the media and members of the general public free-of-charge.
Hayden’s remarks will be followed by a moderated question-and-answer session with Club President Michael Freedman. Viewers can send their questions for Hayden via email to [email protected].