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Pioneers in Library Management

Published on Jun 22, 2017

Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress

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Dr. Carla Hayden

Library Management Pioneer
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by Suzanne Summers LaPierre

for SLIS 704, Summer 2017
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14th Librarian of Congress

Dr. Carla Hayden
Dr. Carla Hayden is best known for her current post as Librarian of Congress. Appointed in 2016, she became the first woman, the first African-American, and only the third librarian to hold that position. However, Dr. Hayden’s ground-breaking leadership began much earlier in her career.
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"Libraries are a cornerstone of democracy,

where information is free and equally available to everyone."
One of my favorite quotes by Dr. Hayden: "Libraries are the cornerstone of democracy, where information is free and equally available to everyone."
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Born in 1952 in Tallahassee, Florida

Her favorite book as a child: "Bright April"
Carla Hayden was born in 1952 in Tallahassee, Florida. Like many future-librarians, she loved to read. At the age of eight she discovered the book "Bright April" by Marguerite de Angeli, about a ten-year-old African-American girl living in Philadelphia. It was part of a series that was the “American Girls” of the time and became her favorite book.
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Education

  • BA, 1973, Roosevelt University
  • MA, 1977, University of Chicago Graduate Library School
  • PhD, 1987, University of Chicago Graduate Library School
Dr. Hayden received a BA from Roosevelt University in 1973, a MA from University of Chicago Graduate Library School in 1977, and a PhD from University of Chicago Graduate Library School in 1987.
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Early Career

  • First job: Children's Librarian, Chicago Public Library, 1973-1979
  • Promoted to Young Adult Services Coordinator, Chicago Public Library, 1979-1982
She began her career as Children’s Librarian of the Chicago Public Library, a position she held from 1973-79. She was promoted to Young Adult Services Coordinator and held that position from 1979-82.. Her commitment to children and teens remains evident throughout her career; you can see it today in her innovations at the Library of Congress.
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Career Highlights

  • Librarian of Congress, 2016 to present
  • CEO, Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, MD, 1993-2016
  • Chief Librarian, Chicago Public Library, 1991-1993
  • Assistant Professor of Library Science, University of Pittsburgh, 1987-1991
  • Library Services Coordinator, Museum of Science and Industry, 1982-1987
Librarian of Congress is a ten year appointment.
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During her leadership at Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, she became known for keeping the libraries open as a "community hub" during civil unrest.

As Executive Director of Enoch Pratt Free Library, she revitalized the system by working with the Board and city leaders, updating technology and improving outreach, including homework assistance, college and career counseling for teens. When civil unrest swept through Baltimore after the death of Freddie Grey while in police custody, Hayden was pressured to close the libraries but kept them open as a “community hub". The community responded in turn by protecting the library, showing reciprocity – the people value a library that values them. “The people of that neighborhood protected that library,” she told NYT. “There were young men who stood outside. It was such a symbol.”
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As President of the American Library Association, 2003-2004

Hayden chose the theme: Equity of Access
During her tenure as ALA President, Hayden openly challenged the USA Patriot Act. “With this act, the government doesn’t have to show cause that a crime has been committed to spy on people,” Hayden told Essence magazine; "In fighting the war on terrorism, we must ensure that our civil liberties are not the greatest causality.”
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ALA's code of ethics: "We protect each library user's right to privacy and confidentiality with respect to information sought or received and resources consulted, borrowed, acquired or transmitted."

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The Patriot Act vs. Library Privacy

Hayden was among many librarians who were concerned that parts of the Patriot Act- a law expanding government surveillance powers that passed in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001- could be used to violate the privacy of library users. Section 215 became known as "the library provision." Hayden became involved in public debate with then-Attorney General John Ashcroft, a defender of the Patriot Act. Hayden explained that libraries were open to working with law enforcement through judicial channels but, she said, she believed the Patriot Act went beyond that relationship.
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Quote: "Librarians are activists... Now we are fighters for freedom."

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Promoting 21st Century Equity of Access

  • As ALA President, opposed the Patriot Act threats to library user privacy
  • Kept Baltimore libraries open during civil unrest as a "place of refuge, relief and opportunity"
  • Expanded and innovated outreach
  • Digitized collections and otherwise used technology to broaden access
  • Defended unfiltered access to internet
What makes Dr. Hayden stand out in the field of library leadership? She has been a leader in promoting equity of access in the 21st century, whether the issue manifests in classic terms such as libraries staying open in times of community need, or more current incarnations of the access issue such as the Patriot Act’s potential impact on information seeking behavior, and the digitization of the Library of Congress collections.
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Nominated Librarian of Congress

in 2016 by President Barack Obama
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Some opposed her nomination as Librarian of Congress
due to her activism on issues related to access and privacy.

Some objected to Hayden's nomination because she was a librarian as opposed to an academic scholar. Conservative critics called her an "activist librarian" and even "president of a pro-porn organization" because of her opposition to the Patriot Act and filtering software as ALA President. Senate Republicans tried to put a hold on her nomination, but in the end the Senate confirmed her by a vote of 74-18.
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"I had to think about, how can I make this library that relevant, and that immediate?”

In an interview with The New Yorker, Hayden said of being the first African-American Librarian of Congress: “As a descendent of people who were denied the right to read, to now have the opportunity to serve and lead the institution that is our national symbol of knowledge is a historic moment.” She also reflected back to her accomplishments at Enoch Pratt Library and thought: "How can I make this library that relevant, and that immediate?"
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“It should feel very special because it is very special. But it should be very familiar.”

Her goal for the Library Congress is that it should feel special yet be accessible to people from all walks of life.
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2017: The Library of Congress partners with
Digital Public Library of America

As Librarian of Congress, Hayden has continued to her mission to improve access in the Information Age. Under her tenure, the Library of Congress has partnered with the Digital Public Library of America to expand public access to information.
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Improving Access to the Library of Congress

  • Digitizing collections and livestreaming author talks and events
  • Implementing Teaching Primary Sources and Teacher in Residence programs
  • Expanding Pop-Up exhibits
  • Expanding Young Readers Center
  • 18-wheelers will deliver hands-on access nationwide
Hayden opened the Young Readers Center at LoC more hours, including Saturdays, and uses technology to reach more people by livestreaming author talks. L of C launched a Teaching Primary Sources program targeting K-12 students and a Teacher in Residence program. Hayden also has plans to put materials on 18-wheel-trucks and have them driven around the country! This takes a classic tool -the bookmobile - to a whole new level as a national resource. Trucks will meet people at recreation centers and schools and will include technology access as well as physical materials. There will be three trucks to reach more people throughout the country.
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Awards

  • Melvil Dewey Award for "creative leadership of high order," 2017
  • Fortune's "50 World's Greatest Leaders," 2016
  • Ms. Magazine's Woman of the Year, 2003
  • Librarian of the Year, Library Journal, 1995
  • ...and too many more to list here.
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References: please see notes

References

Bayliss, S. (2017, May). Fostering a library for the people: under Carla Hayden, kids play an active role at the library of congress. School Library Journal, 63(5), 10+. Retrieved from
http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A491031914/BIC1?u=fairfax_main&xid=54a5a...

Carla D. Hayden. (2017). In Contemporary Black Biography (Vol. 137). Detroit: Gale. Retrieved from http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/K1606007822/BIC1?u=fairfax_main&xid=992b...

Carla Diane Hayden, Dr. (2017). In Who's Who Among African Americans. Detroit: Gale. Retrieved from http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/K1645530524/BIC1?u=fairfax_main&xid=e3f6...

Carla Hayden Thinks Libraries Are a Key to Freedom. (2017, January 22). The New York Times Magazine, 66(L). Retrieved from http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A478504298/BIC1?u=fairfax_main&xid=0712b...

Carla Hayden receives the 2017 Melvil Dewey Medal. (2017, April 20). States News Service. Retrieved from http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A490315025/BIC1?u=fairfax_main&xid=b6b18...

Larson, S. (2017, February 19). The Librarian of Congress and the Greatness of Humility. The New Yorker. Retrieved from http://www.newyorker.com/culture/sarah-larson/the-librarian-of-congress-and...

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