Podcast appearances and mentions of Carla Hayden

Carla Hayden is the first female and only the 14th Librarian of Congress in history since the Library of Congress was established in 1800. In an episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations," she talks about the library's history; how it's evolved into the largest library in the world with 178 million items, as well as the challenges our society faces in the digital world. She also discusses her efforts to make the library and its unique collections more accessible to the public. Hayden was nominated to the position by Former President Barack Obama in 2016 and was confirmed by the US Senate that summer. This interview was recorded on August 23 in Washington DC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey explorers, it's Dario. Welcome to the IBI podcast, beaming in conversations from the galaxy of Black genius. Today, we browse the mind of Dr. Carla Hayden, the 14th Librarian of Congress, appointed by U.S. President Barack Obama. Dr. Hayden is the first woman and the first African American to hold this position at the National Library. As an actual librarian, Dr. Hayden is known for advocating for the privacy of library users and for her initiatives to promote broad access to public libraries and their resources. Our dialogue today, much like the Library of Congress itself, is a treasure trove of literary jewels. We discuss how the Library of Congress is not your mother's library, containing priceless artifacts like the Bayard Rustin papers, and a handwritten letter from Nina Simone to Hazel Scott. We talk American literacy rates, how parents can engage reluctant readers, and we even get personal, as Dr. Hayden and i discuss the health challenges black women face in the workplace, especially in positions of power.Connect with us on Twitter and Instagram @blackimagination, subscribe to our newsletter for updates, and support the show by clicking this support link. and explore more content on blackimagination.com. So grab your library card and a snack… It's time to check into the people's university, with Dr. Carla Hayden.Key LinksLibrary Of Congress - the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office.Nina Simone - American singer-songwriter, pianist, and activist.Hazel Scott - Jazz pianist and singerEnoch Pratt Free Library- the free public library system of Baltimore, Maryland.American Library Association - largest membership association in the world for the library industry.August Wilson - American playwrightAndré Leon Talley - American fashion journalistCitizen DJ - Make music using the free-to-use audio and video materials from the Library of CongressJessye Norman - American opera singerWhat to ReadSeven Guitars - August Wilson

This year, I've invited nine previous podcast guests to share what lights them up most with joy when it comes to all things Christmas. They'll be sharing things like:What their Type adds to the celebration table?Their favorite ornament or decoration?The gift on their list that most reflect growth for their personality?Something they've done this year that reflects their personality Type?Connect with guests:Bonnie Gray previous episode: The Problem of LonelinessTake Bonnie's free “Soul Care Quiz” — your free personal wellness assessment — to learn what type of care you're missing most to flourish with God's peace in your life! Shop Bonnie's Holiday Favorite Things Soul Care List  2023 at http://amazon.com/shop/thebonniegrayFind joy in wellness with Jesus. Join Bonnie's mysoulcareschool.comLearn more about Bonnie's bestselling hit Breathe & her books at thebonniegray.com/booksFollow Bonnie on Instagram or Facebook.Carla Hayden previous episode: Am I a Writer?Carla IGSpencer Wicks previous episode: Trees and the Enneagram: A Conversation with my Arborist hubbyJodie Frye previous episode: Facing Imperfections and CriticismsJodie writes and shares gifts of grace on Instagram @jodie.frye and her website at jodiefryewrites.com. You can also find her Christmas devotional journal, Coming To Light: An Advent Experience Through the Book of Luke, on her website as well as on Amazon. Are you struggling to find the perfect gift? Do you wonder why their list looks so different from yours? Well, wonder no more: I've created the Enneagram Gift Giving Guide with you in mind. Get the free guide plus bonus gift tags at www.simplywholehearted.com/enneagram-gift-guide. Looking for an episode playlist for your Enneagram Type?Get more information about this free guide here!Meet the Collective here!Connect with Amy: IG Website

When the Library of Congress (LoC) was authorized in 1800, its first collection consisted of 740 books and three maps. Today, located on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., the Library of Congress is the largest library in the world. Housing about 173 million items and employing more than 3,000 employees, the LoC is led by Dr. Carla Hayden, the first woman and first Black librarian of Congress. She assumed her position on September 14, 2016. and is only the 14th person to hold this position in 221 years. Serving as the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and housing the U.S. Copyright Office, the LoC gets direct appropriations from Congress to fund its work. But it also receives gifts and private donations that support a broad range of activities by the library, including hundreds of projects that have been supported by the James Madison Council's philanthropic members. Find out about this important national institution, how it works, why it receives hundreds of thousands of in-person visitors and more than 150 million online visitors a year, and the role it plays in a knowledge-based society. Join us for an inside look at the nation's library. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Book-banning might seem like a relic of less enlightened times, but the practice is back in a big way. The American Library Association reports that 2022 saw more attempts to have books removed from public libraries than in any prior year this century — indeed, it documented more than twice as many attempted bans in 2022 than in 2021. In schools, attempts to keep certain books out of the hands of students have been even more aggressive and draconian. What's new about these efforts is the subject that binds the most-challenged titles: Most of them address themes of LGBT+ identity or gender expression. In this episode, we talk with journalist Colleen Connolly about Thomas Morton's New English Canaan, the first book ever to be suppressed in North America. What did the Puritans find so threatening about it, and how has this book echoed through subsequent centuries? Then we're joined by Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress, for a wide-ranging conversation about the history of book bans in the United States, how a resurgent wave of book bans in many states differs from those of prior eras, and why organized attempts to prevent specific people from reading specific books usually fail. A transcript of this episode can be found here. Read Colleen's Smithsonian story about New English Canaan here. Find prior episodes of our show here. There's More to That is a production of Smithsonian magazine and PRX Productions. From the magazine, our team is Chris Klimek, Debra Rosenberg and Brian Wolly. From PRX, our team is Jessica Miller, Adriana Rosas Rivera, Genevieve Sponsler, Terence Bernardo, and Edwin Ochoa. The Executive Producer of PRX Productions is Jocelyn Gonzales. Fact-checking by Stephanie Abramson. Episode artwork by Emily Lankiewicz. Music by APM Music.

Not too many people nominated during the Obama administration are still around. But Federal Drive Host Tom Temin's guest recently marked seven years in a crucial, but largely hidden job: Librarian of Congress. For a retrospective, Tem talked with her: Dr.. Carla Hayden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Not too many people nominated during the Obama administration are still around. But Federal Drive Host Tom Temin's guest recently marked seven years in a crucial, but largely hidden job: Librarian of Congress. For a retrospective, Tem talked with her: Dr.. Carla Hayden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first African American and female Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, joins Christopher Cermak to discuss the role of libraries as a cornerstone of democracy and her efforts to spread the word about their wonders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the #1 New York Times bestseller Lessons in Chemistry, which became an international success since its release over a year ago, chemist Elizabeth Zott's career takes a detour when she finds herself as the reluctant star of America's most beloved cooking show. In conversation with Dr. Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress. Dr. Hayden was nominated to the position by President Obama and is the first woman and the first African American to lead the library. This program was held on May 10, 2023 in partnership with Politics and Prose. Download a  transcript of the talk. 

In celebration of Pew's 75th anniversary, we hosted a special live event titled “Strengthening Democracy in America,” featuring a conversation between Pew's president and CEO, Sue Urahn, and Carla Hayden, the current librarian of Congress. They discussed how libraries serve as a “bastion of equal opportunity,” providing access to unbiased information, and why an informed citizenry is essential to a strong democracy.

The latest edition of “The Black Librarian in America” the seminal Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) publication, published by Rowman & Littlefield, is the first to be wholly edited by Black women, including Shauntee Burns-Simpson, Nichelle M. Hayes, Dr. Ana Ndumu, and Dr.Shaundra Walker—and it also features a foreword by the Librarianof Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden. This reflective and celebratory edition marks the 50th anniversary of both the first edition, edited by Dr. E. J. Josey, and the founding of the BCALA. The editors have gathered a wealth of wisdom and lived experience from the stories represented in this volume, which are invaluable to understanding the challenges, opportunities, and ongoing work of Black librarians in America. Inthis episode of FYI: The Public Libraries Podcast, we have the privilege of speaking with one of the editors of this important and timely book—Shauntee Burns- Simpson, Associate Director, Center for Educators and Schools, The New York Public Library.

On Wednesday, September 28, 2022, Lizzo visited the Library of Congress as their guest and was treated to the largest flute collection in the world. The instrument she played and, indeed, the very act of playing it, are Worth Noting.Sources consulted:Congress, L. of. (2022, September 28). A flute @lizzo played in the main reading room Monday (with permission from some lucky researchers who were there!) looks similar to the crystal one she had at her concert, but is actually plexiglass. it is also very rare & was manufactured when the material was first invented.

For the second half of the 20th century, Ebony Magazine and Jet Magazine were the sources of news and entertainment for the African American community. It was in these magazines, put out by the Johnson Publishing Company, where you could find news and images of Black celebrities, writers, artists, and political activists, as well as snapshots of Black life in our own neighborhoods. The Johnson Publishing Company was founded in 1942 by John and Eunice Johnson. This week, ownership of the Ebony and Jet photo archives was transferred over to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Getty Research Institute. And as a result, millions of images as well as audio and video recordings from the Johnson Publishing archives will be preserved and eventually available to the public. The Takeaway spoke with Dr. Carla Hayden, the 14th Librarian of Congress and the first African American and the first woman to hold the post. Dr. Hayden led a board of experts who helped determine where and how to preserve these archives. 

In less than two weeks, the American Library Association's 2022 Annual Conference and Exhibition will take place in Washington, D.C.—the first in-person Annual Conference since the pandemic began. In Episode 72, we're gearing up to be together again in the nation's capital. First, American Libraries Associate Editor and Call Number host Diana Panuncial speaks with Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress and 2003–2004 ALA president. Hayden shares her favorite places to eat in Washington, D.C., as well as museums and exhibits that conference attendees should try to see when they're in town. Next, ALA staffers share their top tips for attending Annual. Finally, Sallyann Price, American Libraries associate editor, chats with Andy Shallal, founder of Busboys and Poets, a local restaurant where art, culture, and politics intersect—along with community and good food.

Dr. Carla Hayden is the Librarian of Congress. In the 222 year history of the Library of Congress there has never before been a female Librarian of Congress, nor an African-American Librarian of Congress. Carla Hayden has broken many barriers. Dr. Hayden comes from a background of having run the Baltimore public libraries and from having a critical role in running Chicago's libraries. On her first day in the job, what did she want to see, and hold, in the Library's incredible collection? How can any citizen utilize the Library of Congress? And how can a library absorb 10,000 new items every single day? Carla Hayden holds the most important librarian's job in the world - and she refers to librarians as the world's “first search engines."

Publishing industry news and insider interviews, and a look at current non-fiction books featured on C-SPAN's BookTV for the week of May 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week it was announced that twenty-five new works of audio have been added to the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry, including albums by Tribe Called Quest and Alicia Keys, as well as reporting from WNYC News during 9/11. We'll speak to the Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden about what was added to the Registry this year and why.

Today, we close our Women's History Month Series with our final interview with Dr. Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress. Dr. Hayden shares her mother's advice on the benefits of public service. Center for Civic Education

Dr. Carla Hayden is the first woman and African American Librarian of Congress. On today's podcast, Dr. Hayden explains why she considers herself to be an "accidental librarian" and what being a librarian means to her. Center for Civic Education

On today's episode, we had the honor of speaking with Dr. Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress, who explains the resources available at the Library of Congress. Dr. Hayden is the first woman and African American Librarian of Congress. Center for Civic Education

National Cathedral Supports Ukrainian, Amazon Closing Shop, ScopeItOut 5K Returns to DC The National Cathedral is lit in blue and yellow on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights. Hosting on Saturday at 12:30 ET a free outdoor concert of Ukrainian music on the bells of the Cathedral Carillon, including the "Prayer for Ukraine". Do audiobooks count as reading? Dr. Carla Hayden the Librarian of Congress joined Tommy for his latest “Walk A Mile” podcast episode. They strolled around the expansive Jefferson building of the Library of Congress. Dr. Hayden had incredible treasures from American history ready to wow. Nationals cancel home opener April 4 and 6th games due to the lock out and, will refund season ticket holders. Join us at Freedom Plaza on March 27, 2022 to run or walk the DC ScopeItOut 5K. Register today, fundraise and build your team, and get ready to run during colorectal cancer awareness month. The Bald Eagle camera is streaming live and you can check you the nest 24/7, to see the expecting parents, Mr. President and First Lady. Tix On Sale for DC Central Kitchen #CapFoodFight Tom Colicchio, Andrew Zimmern, Spike Mendelsohn will be at The Anthem on April 7 for the annual fundraiser for DC Central Kitchen. Four of DC's best chefs battle head-to-head on stage while you enjoy food and drinks from dozens of your favorite restaurants! Tickets are now on sale. Website: National Cathedral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CaoDG3xMw4N/ Walk A Mile With Tommy McFLY: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/walk-a-mile-with-the-librarian-of-congress/id1607012629?i=1000552742378 Scope It Out Race: https://impact.ccalliance.org/event/2022-dc-scopeitout-5k/e364416 Food Fight tickets and info: www.capitalfoodfight.org Eagle Cam https://hdontap.com/index.php/video/stream/washington-dc-national-arboretum-mr.-president-first-lady-bald-eagle-cam

Having been married to a librarian for 58 years, the profession has been near and dear to me for a very long time. This #BlackHistoryMonth, tune in as I chat with Dr. Carla Hayden, the first woman and African American to lead the Library of Congress.

Guest Bio:Today on the podcast Rachel will be chatting with Carla Hayden, who is  passionate about training and equipping people to be grown-ups.Through coaching and clarity sessions - affectionately referred to as “Coffee with Carla” - she helps Christian women overcome the roadblocks and deterrents that prevent them from living fully and freely from their God-given identities.By asking powerful questions and providing encouraging support, Carla uses her gifts of connection, communication, and coaching to help individuals and small mentoring groups gain clarity, grow in maturity, and go forward in courage and confidence in their marriage, motherhood, ministry, and the marketplace.Born and raised in San Francisco, CA, Carla currently resides in Indianapolis, IN with her family where she currently serves as Chief Operating Officer for hope*writers. Among her hobbies, she loves connecting with people over coffee or cocktails, photo-journaling snippets of her story, and traveling locally and abroad. She is a healthy Enneagram 8 and unashamedly declares that Gifts and Words of Affirmation are at the top of her Love Languages list.In this Episode we talk about about:How following God's prompting isn't always easy.The importance & benefit of finding a community that can support you in your seasons of life.Fully committing to the assignments God has for you, no matter the timeline.Tips for moving, whether it's across the street or across the country. Resources and Links:Carla's Website | https://www.coffeewithcarla.com/Instagram | @coffee_with_carlaLinkedIn | @Carla H. Hayden Connect with Rachel at:https://rachelgscott.com/http://the5leaps.com/https://www.instagram.com/iamrachelgscott/https://www.facebook.com/iamrachelgscottText 'Podcast' to 216-2797174 or  https://my.community.com/rachelscott

14th Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden joins our live show to discuss the importance of connecting libraries around the world and promote reading amongst the general population. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Follow us on Social. www.facebook.com/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio www.instagram.com/pulse95radio

We are delighted to welcome back to the show Dr. Carla Hayden. She was the CEO of the Enoch Pratt Library here in Baltimore for 23 years, and in 2016, President Barack Obama appointed her as the 14th Librarian of Congress, the first woman and the first African American to hold the distinguished position as head of the nation's library. The Library of Congress is the country's oldest cultural institution, and at its helm, Dr. Hayden has had to navigate changes brought on not only by the COVID 19 pandemic, but by the dramatic evolution of libraries in general: how they serve their communities, and how they are responding in an increasingly digital world. Today's conversation, which we are broadcasting coincidentally on Dr. Hayden's birthday, was recorded last week, so we aren't able to take any calls or comments today. Dr. Carla Hayden joined us on our digital line from her office in Washington, DC.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trusting God in the Gap- One woman's journey of maturity, pruning, and abundance. We will talk with Carla Hayden who is a bright light full of faith and love. There is so much to unpack with this amazing lady! I'm so excited for you to join the conversation as she shares her story of grooming unwavering faith and how she got there by quarterly business retreats and spending time investing in herself. She is a faithful, loving, wise, and powerful woman of God. She is a maturity coach helping you remove roadblocks & obstacles on your way to being a grown-up in marriage, motherhood, ministry, marketplace. She is also the COO of Hopewriters- a community of working writers dedicated to helping you make progress as you learn to balance the art of writing with the business of publishing. She is a mom, a fellow coffee lover like me, and another sister in Christ.  Today we dive in with Carla to talk about grooming unwavering faith, quarterly business retreats, spending time investing in herself, clarity Carla, Coffee w/Carla, and wherever else God leads. Guest links: FB- https://www.facebook.com/coffeewithcarlahayden IG- https: https://www.instagram.com/coffee_with_carla/ LI- https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlahayden/ Website: coffeewithcarla.com Podcast: https://podcast.jordanraynor.com/episodes/carla-h-hayden-coo-of-hopewriters

Founded in 1802, the U.S. Library of Congress is one of the world's largest repositories of human knowledge. Now, a new initiative backed by a $15 million grant seeks to expand the National Archive to include diverse experiences. NewsHour Weekend's Ivette Feliciano speaks with Dr. Carla Hayden, the first woman and first African American Librarian of Congress about the project. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Today, we close our Women's History Month Series with our final interview with Dr. Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress. Dr. Hayden shares her mother's advice on the benefits of public service. Center for Civic Education

Dr. Carla Hayden is the first woman and African American Librarian of Congress. On today's podcast, Dr. Hayden explains why she considers herself to be an "accidental librarian" and what being a librarian means to her. Center for Civic Education

On today's episode, we had the honor of speaking with Dr. Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress, who explains the resources available at the Library of Congress. Dr. Hayden is the first woman and African American Librarian of Congress. Center for Civic Education

Dr. Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress, presides over a national treasure trove that contains historic American material, including the papers of Justices Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and civil rights activist Rosa Parks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The first woman and first African-American person to lead the magnificent Library of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden is making sure that the Library's millions of documents and artifacts are accessible to all Americans.

Find out how Enneagram Eights approach social media! Modern marketing says you need to find your one, perfect customer and get to know their preferences, habits, likes, and dislikes. The Enneagram is an ancient knowledge system paired with modern-day psychology to describe nine distinct personality types. I'm on a mission to discover what the Modern Enneagram can tell Modern Marketing about the personality of your one, perfect customer.  My next guest in this series is one of my friends and colleagues, Carla Hayden. Carla is an Enneagram Type Eight. We discuss: What she likes and dislikes on social media What makes her click on a post, comment, or share The platforms she loves to hang out on How marketers can make sure Eights feel loved on their social Her love of Clubhouse and why the new platform is engaging for her If you've ever wished you could get in your customer's head and know how to create social media content for them, this conversation with Carla could get you one step closer.

Chuck Rosenberg is a former U.S. attorney and senior Justice Department official. In his podcast called, ‘The Oath,' he chronicles the stories of men and women who have taken an oath to protect and defend our Constitution and nation. Who are these - often anonymous - duty bound Americans that serve with honor and integrity? Why do they do it? What compelled an F-16 fighter pilot to accept a mission that meant possibly sacrificing her own life on 9/11? And why is an Army war veteran, who lost 4 limbs in combat, still willing to fight for and serve his country? In this podcast he shares insights from some of his most memorable shows and provides a window into why they do it. A distinguished and highly honorable public servant in his own right, Chuck talks about his various career appointments and what true leadership means. Including the principled stand he took that led to his departure from government service. From Robert Mueller to newly confirmed Attorney General Merrick Garland, to our Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, Chuck humanizes the work of the federal government and celebrates the people who commit themselves to keeping the public trust.

With Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden joining Orange County Library System for the annual African American Read-In, what better time to learn more about the United State's oldest federal cultural institution? Links to content mentioned: African American Read-In https://www.ocls.info/african-american-read Library of Congress   https://www.loc.gov/   NEA Big Read: Lab Girl https://www.ocls.info/nea-big-read-lab-girl Virtual Event: Business Resources for Entrepreneurs   https://www.ocls.info/classes-events?search_api_views_fulltext=business%20resources&sort_by=timestamp   Virtual Event: Self-A-Steam https://www.ocls.info/classes-events?search_api_views_fulltext=self-a-steam&sort_by=timestamp   Virtual Event: SHEroes! https://www.thehistorycenter.org/events/   Staff Picks: www.ocls.info/staffpicks Social Media:   OCLS Facebook: www.facebook.com/oclslib/   OCLS Twitter: twitter.com/oclslibrary   OCLS YouTube: www.youtube.com/oclsvideos    

As the Library of Congress in Washington, DC celebrates Black History Month, Dr Carla Hayden the Librarian of Congress joined the show to share some of the national treasures in their vast collection. Dr Hayden also shares their excitement around young poets like Amanda Gorman and Jason Reynolds. Wait until you hear the story of when Dr Jill Biden met Amanda Gorman at the Library of Congress. explore more at LOC.gov From Real.Fun.DC. “The Tommy + Kelly Show” is produced in Washington, DC providing news, culture, playful conversation, positive energy, and a dose of morning fun any time. Download the Real.Fun.DC. APP to check out our wide array of programming app.RealFunDC.com Follow Kelly Collis Instagram and Twitter: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY

Carla Hayden, who made history as the first woman and the first African American to lead the Library of Congress, joins The Post to discuss how the past informs our understanding of the present.

Dr. Carla Hayden is the 14th Librarian of Congress, and the first woman and the first African-American ever to hold that prestigious pose.  Born in Tallahassee, Florida, Carla grew up in Queens and in Chicago.  Her parents were both talented musicians – her father taught music at Florida A&M University – but Carla, by her own admission, did not have the music gene.  What she did have was a love of knowledge and of reading.After graduating from Roosevelt University in Chicago, and while looking for work, she became an “Accidental Librarian.”  A college friend gave her a lead on a job in a public library.  That tip led to a career in librarianship, including a doctorate in library science from the Graduate Library School at the University of Chicago, a teaching post at the University of Pittsburgh School of Information Science, and leadership roles in the public library systems in both Chicago and Baltimore.In Baltimore, as Executive Director of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, Carla led that city's magnificent public library system for almost a quarter of a century and was widely praised – and properly so – for keeping the libraries open in the wake of riots that shook Baltimore in 2015, following the death of Freddie Gray - an African-American - man in police custody.In 2016, President Barack Obama nominated Carla to serve as the 14th Librarian of Congress.  Upon her confirmation by the Senate, she took over that prestigious post.The Library of Congress is a crown jewel.  It dates to 1800, and one of its first large acquisitions of books came from the personal library of Thomas Jefferson.  Though the Library of Congress was originally housed in the U.S. Capitol Building itself, fires in 1814 and 1851 – the first set by the British, the second, an accident – and a burgeoning collection required that the library move to its own building. Today, its astonishing collection is housed in numerous buildings, including the Jefferson Building, which contains the breathtaking Main Reading Room, completed in 1897.  The Library of Congress today has more than 171 million items, including 32 million catalogued books in 470 languages, 61 million manuscripts, 15 million photographs, 5 million maps, the papers of 23 presidents, and extraordinarily rare and precious books, including an original Gutenberg Bible and the Lincoln Bible. In fact, when Carla Hayden took the oath of office for the post she now holds, she took it on the original Lincoln Bible.  She shares with podcast host Chuck Rosenberg a wonderful story about that day, that Bible, her mom, and the oath.In 2021, Carla is also leading a new Library-wide initiative, Of the People: Widening the Path, to connect the national library more deeply with Black, Hispanic, Indigenous and other underrepresented communities.  To do this, the Library of Congress plans to expand its collections, use technology to enable storytelling, and offer more internship and fellowship opportunities to attract diverse librarians and archivists. The initiative, supported by a $15 million investment from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, will allow the Library of Congress to share a more inclusive story about our contemporary American culture, our historical record and how we understand our past.The Library of Congress is a Palace to Knowledge.  It is one of the most important cultural institutions in the United States, and in the world.  The person privileged to run it is Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress.If you have thoughtful feedback on this episode or others, please email us at theoathpodcast@gmail.com.Find the transcript and all our previous episodes at MSNBC.com/TheOath 

Today's episode is all about asking for help as Carla Hayden, COO for hopewriters, shares how she has learned to make the ask. Most of us are not great about asking for help, so therefore we don't have the opportunity to get good at it. We will hear from Carla how she has found the intention to practice and follow a bit of a checklist to get better at asking for help.

Today’s episode features Carla Hayden. Carla is passionate about mentoring and discipling young people – whether young in age or young in their faith – to live from their core identity. Affectionately known as “Mama Hayden” or “Clarity Carla”, she hosts virtual “Mentoring with Mama” and “Coffee with Carla” sessions where she uses her gifts of teaching, communication, coaching, and hospitality to help individuals and small groups lay solid biblical foundations in their lives through the practical application of the Word. In this episode, you’ll hear about how Carla learned to trust God through loss and uncertainty, how to ask for what she needs, how to take a quarterly personal retreat, and how to care for people going through divorce. You can follow Carla on Instagram @ _just_passing_through. Registration for hope*writers is open January 21st through the 29th. It has by far been the best resource for taking my writing career to the next level. To learn more about hope*writers, head to marybsafrit.com/hope.

Today on Midday:  Remembering Senator Paul Sarbanes, who died Sunday night at the age of 87.  The son of Greek immigrants, Paul Sarbanes rose to become one of the most respected and effective legislators in the United States Senate, where he represented Maryland for 30 years. Tom is joined today by the late senator's son, Maryland's 3rd District Congressman John Sarbanes; Ben Cardin, who succeeded him in the Senate; his longtime Maryland congressional colleagues, Steny Hoyer and Kweisi Mfume; University of Baltimore president and former Baltimore mayor Kurt Schmoke; former Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank; and the Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden. We'll also hear a portion of the tribute Sen. Chris Van Hollen offered to Paul Sarbanes yesterday on the Senate floor. They all reflect on the life and legacy of one of Maryland’s most consequential and influential political leaders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Midday: Remembering Senator Paul Sarbanes, who died Sunday night at the age of 87. The son of Greek immigrants, Paul Sarbanes rose to become one of the most respected and effective legislators in the United States Senate, where he represented Maryland for 30 years. Tom is joined today by the late senator's son, Maryland's 3rd District Congressman John Sarbanes; Ben Cardin, who succeeded him in the Senate; his longtime Maryland congressional colleagues, Steny Hoyer and Kweisi Mfume; University of Baltimore president and former Baltimore mayor Kurt Schmoke; former Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank; and the Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden. We'll also hear a portion of the tribute Sen. Chris Van Hollen offered to Paul Sarbanes yesterday on the Senate floor. They all reflect on the life and legacy of one of Maryland’s most consequential and influential political leaders.

Learn how Amanda Jones effectively selects, organizes and shares the resources she curates with her school community.  I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Facebook: LOM Library Instagram: lom_library Twitter: @LOMiddleLibrary  Twitter: @abmack33 Presentation: Let’s Talk OERs  Live Oaks Middle Library website Wakelet presentation Wakelet video Teacher resources  Student resources Twitter chat with superintendent School Librarian Ideas for Navigating Fall 2020 Programming in the Face of COVID 19 Dr. Carla Hayden, our Librarian of Congress Hamilton tweets Live Oak Middle Library: Helping Parents During 2020-2021 Public library:  for ecards/eresources The MESH Society information and resources

Libraries are much more than buildings that house books to Dr. Carla Hayden, the U.S. Librarian of Congress. They are bastions of liberty.

Dr. Carla Hayden became the 14th Librarian of Congress in 2016. Nominated by President Barack Obama, Carla is the first woman and the first African American to lead the national library. Carla runs the largest library in the world! She has set out to make its treasures more accessible, so you can see a portrait of a young Harriet Tubman or read Frederick Douglas' journal entries onlines. Carla is also in charge of the US Copyright Office and selects the Poet Laureate, and Gershwin Prize. Carla describes how libraries serve as sanctuaries during national crises, and how she and her colleagues are navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Find us on Instagram: @RoseReid @TheWomenPod @LibnCongress - Every episode of The Women, host Rose Reid profiles one person who has journeyed to do the extraordinary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's always a pleasure to chat with Dr. Carla Hayden ... the ... Librarian of Congress. Dr Hayden and her team are opening the largest library collection in the world up to us all digitally. The Library of Congress has been working round the clock since Dr Hayden was confirmed by the Senate in 2016 to digitize and make available to all the incredible National Treasures it houses. During this period of social distancing there are countless exhibits for you to explore on the Library of Congress' website. Learn to draw from Captain Underpants author Dav Pilkey and grab the mic with Jason Reynolds, the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. If history is more your thing there are exhibits and documents and artifacts that date back to the Revolutionary War. Get involved LOC.gov/engage Get The Tommy Show App FREE TommyShow.com/APP Follow Kelly Collis Instagram: instagram.com/cityshopgirl Twitter: twitter.com/CityShopGirl Facebook: www.facebook.com/CityShopGirl Follow Courtney Instagram: instagram.com/Courtney.laughlin22 Twitter: twitter.com/Courtney_LCaps Follow Tommy McFLY Instagram: instagram.com/MrTommyMcFLY Twitter: twitter.com/TommyMcFLY Facebook: facebook.com/TommyShowFamily

Carla Hayden from the library of congress is our Prince Georgian of the day

Welcome to Women's History Month! It was a happy accident that we recorded our Librarians episode on National Stay in Bed and Read Day. Amy is sick, so be patient with her while she delivers the story of the Pack Horse Library Project. Shelby discusses our current Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden. 

Welcome to Women's History Month! It was a happy accident that we recorded our Librarians episode on National Stay in Bed and Read Day. Amy is sick, so be patient with her while she delivers the story of the Pack Horse Library Project. Shelby discusses our current Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden. 

In 2016, Dr. Carla Hayden became the first African American and first woman to lead the Library of Congress, the largest such institution in the world. It catalogues and preserves more than 170 million items including books, movies, maps, recordings, and photos. Join us for breakfast in Baltimore at Village Square Cafe.

In this episode, we chat with Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden about the importance of representation for our young readers. Dr. Hayden is the first woman and first African American to serve as the Librarian of Congress, the world's largest library. She also discusses the Library's Rosa Parks exhibit that immerses visitors in Parks' reflections, handwritten notes, and photos. Additional Resources: Rosa Parks: In Her Own Words (https://www.loc.gov/exhibitions/rosa-parks-in-her-own-words/about-this-exhibition/) exhibit features rarely seen materials that offer an intimate view of Rosa Parks and documents in her life and activism. Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Produced and edited by Bridget Benjamin Associate produced by Mackenzie Cutruzzula Sound mix and recording by Daniel Jordan

"Librarians are the original search engines." Those are the words of Dr. Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress and the featured guest on this episode of Broadband Conversations. Dr. Hayden is the first woman and the first African American to serve as the Librarian of Congress. Under her historic leadership, she is working to ensure that the 171 million items in the Library's collection—from the diaries of Susan B. Anthony to the Gettysburg Address to the papers of Rosa Parks—are open and accessible to all.

Huntington President Karen R. Lawrence speaks with Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress, about why archives and libraries exist and why the work they do continues to be important.

On CBS This Morning, the Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, announced that award-winning author Jason Reynolds was The Library of Congress' newest National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Reynolds and Hayden join co-host Gayle King to discuss why he was chosen and what he plans to do with the ambassadorship. Reynolds, who did not read a whole book until he was 17 years old, is the author of best-selling Track series and "As Brave As You."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On CBS This Morning, the Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, announced that award-winning author Jason Reynolds was The Library of Congress' newest National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Reynolds and Hayden join co-host Gayle King to discuss why he was chosen and what he plans to do with the ambassadorship. Reynolds, who did not read a whole book until he was 17 years old, is the author of best-selling Track series and "As Brave As You."

Our Women Thought Leaders series continues with an interview with the Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden. She tells us the library's priorities and the importance of having this institution. She also tells us about her activism about certain portions of the USA PATRIOT Act.

The Librarian of Congress is the guardian and promoter of some of the United State's most incredible treasures. Across the street from the US Capitol Building Dr Carla Hayden and her team are modernizing the institution and sharing it's incredible collections with an increasingly large and diverse audience. Dr Carla Hayden joined Kelly Collis and Tommy McFLY for an interview about a wide range of topics. 1:00 : Dr Hayden sharedher confirmation by the Senate and interview with President Obama 2:20 : The 19th National Book Festival recap 3:00 : Thomas Jefferson's Hair 4:00 : An invite for Lizzo to explore the Library's Flute Collection 6:15 : How does the Library of Congress display national treasures for everyone to enjoy? 6:30 : To contents of Abe Lincoln's pockets the night he was assassinated. 8:00 : Dr Carla Hayden shared details of her conversation with Ruth Bader Ginsberg before her appearance at the National Book Festival. Plan your trip to the Library of Congress. www.loc.gov Download The Tommy Show App TommyShow.com/APP Follow Tommy McFLY instagram.com/mrtommymcfly twitter.com/tommymcfly Follow Kelly Collis twitter.com/cityshopgirl http://instagram.com/cityshopgirl Facebook facebook.com/TommyShowFamily

Carla Hayden, Ph.D, says the Library of Congress is the biggest - the greatest - library in the world. Hayden should know, she’s the Librarian of Congress. And that would make her the world’s top librarian. Hayden visited the Marysville Library on Aug. 1, 2019, along with Congressman Rick Larsen, and then recently joined podcast co-hosts Ken Harvey and Jim Hills for a conversation by phone from her office in Washington, D.C. “I really enjoyed my time at the Marysville Library with Congressman Larsen,” Hayden says. While there, Hayden took a turn at reading a book to a group of nearly 100 children. Hayden began her career as a children’s librarian in Chicago. Larsen followed her, reading another book to the children and impressed Hayden with his skills. “He’s very good," she says. Hayden touched on the evolving roles of public libraries. Before being appointed to her role at the Library of Congress, Hayden spent 23 years at the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, the nation’s first library system. Hayden helped “The Pratt” explore new ways to serve the city’s residents, even bringing pop-up libraries to neighborhood laundromats. “Convening is a good word to think about libraries and their meaning to the community,” she says. In many ways, Hayden says her leadership at the Library of Congress mirrors the work she has done in Baltimore and Chicago. “The vision was to let everyone know the Library of Congress is for them,” Hayden says. “That would include a student in a remote area, as well as teacher who needs a lesson plan on Thomas Jefferson, and people interested in things like baseball; we have the world’s largest collection of baseball cards as well as the world’s largest collection of bibles.” Carla Hayden is the 14th Librarian of Congress and nominated to the position by President Barack Obama. Hayden is the first woman and the first African American to lead the national library. She is also the first professional librarian appointed to the post in more than 60 years. Prior to her appointment, she was CEO of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore. Hayden was deputy commissioner and chief librarian of the Chicago Public Library from 1991 to 1993. She was an assistant professor for Library and Information Science at the University of Pittsburgh from 1987 to 1991. Hayden was library services coordinator for the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago from 1982 to 1987. She began her career with the Chicago Public Library as the young adult services coordinator from 1979 to 1982 and as a library associate and children’s librarian from 1973 to 1979. Hayden was president of the American Library Association from 2003-04. In 1995, she was the first African American to receive Library Journal’s Librarian of the Year Award in recognition of her outreach services at the Pratt Library, which included an after-school center for Baltimore teens offering homework assistance and college and career counseling. Hayden received a B.A. from Roosevelt University and an master’s degree and Ph.D. from the Graduate Library School of the University of Chicago. Episode length: 43:16

Episode Seventy Six Show Notes CW = Chris WolakEF = Emily FinePurchase Book Cougars Swag on Zazzle! AND at Bookclub Bookstore & More.If you’d like to help financially support the Book Cougars, please consider becoming a Patreon member. You can DONATE HERE. If you would prefer to donate directly to us, please email bookcougars@gmail.com for instructions.Join our Goodreads Group! Please subscribe to our email newsletter here.– Upcoming Readalongs –We are hosting co-reads in June 2019 with Jenny Colvin of the Reading Envy Podcast.:Gone with the Wind – Margaret Mitchell (record date 6/5/19)The Goodreads discussion page can be found HERESapphira and the Slave Girl by Willa Cather (record date 6/27/19)The Goodreads discussion page can be found HERE– Currently Reading –Gone with the Wind – Margaret Mitchell (EF)(CW)Miracle Creek – Angie Kim (EF)– Just Read –Where the Crawdads Sing – Delia Owens (CW)The Lost Family – Jenna Blum (EF)Lost Laysen: The Newly Discovered Story – Margaret Mitchell edited by Debra Freer (CW)The 4-Hour Workweek – Timothy Ferriss (CW)– Biblio Adventures –Emily attended the Newburyport Literary Festival April 26-27, 2019:Elaine Weiss: The Woman’s Hour: The Great Fight to Win the VoteLinda Hirschman: Sister’s in Law: How Sandra Day O’ Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Went to the Supreme Court and Changed the WorldRachel Slade: Into the Raging Sea: Thirty-Three Mariners, One Megastorm, and the Sinking of El FaroRussell Banks and Steve YarbroughA Readable Feast: Jenna Blum, Louise Miller, Miriam ParkerChris and Emily went on a joint jaunt to the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. The event featured Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress, in conversation with US Poet Laureate Tracy K Smith moderated by Kevin Young, the Director of the Center. Kevin Young is also the New Yorker Poetry Editor.Check out the Schomburg Shop.Chris watched The Try Guys Test Old Age Body Simulators– Upcoming Jaunts –Emily is traveling to Minnesota and is hoping to visit Birch Bark Books & Native Arts, Milkweed Editions bookstore Open Books, Magers & Quinn Booksellers, and Wild Rumpus.Chris will be going to the The Flock Theater to see their adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.Chris is heading to an event for The White Mountain: Rediscovering Mount Washington’s Hidden Culture by Dan Szczeny. Check out his website for upcoming events.Crime Conn is at Ferguson Library on Saturday, May 18, 2019Chris and Emily will be attending Book Expo America May 29-31, 2019– Upcoming Reads –Coming, Aphrodite! – Willa Cather (CW) which is part of the Willa Cather Short Story ProjectThe Bluest Eye – Toni Morrison (CW)The Real Jane Austen: A Life in Small Things – Paula Byrne (CW)A Well-Read Woman: The Life, Loves, and Legacy of Ruth Rappaport – Kate Stewart (CW)The Missing of Claire Delune – Christelle Dabos, translated by Hidegarde Serle (EF)Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors (The Rajes #1) – Sonali Dev (EF)Around Harvard Square – cj farley (EF)Mrs. Everything – Jennifer Weiner (EF)– Also Mentioned –Russell of Ink and Paper Booktube ChannelBookPageAuthor Angie Kim’s WebsiteThose Who Save Us – Jenna Blum The Tim Ferriss Show interview with Neil Gaiman can be found hereJabberwocky BooksBook RackSafe from the Neighbors – Steve YarbroughAuthor Jill McCorkle’s websiteRed Rooster Restaurant Yes, Chef – Marcus SamuelssonWade in the Water: Poems – Tracy K. SmithSister Outsider: Essays and Speeches – Audre LordInto Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster – Jon KrakaurAnne Boyd RiouxLittle A Publishing

Dr. Carla Hayden is the 14th Librarian of Congress, the first African American and the first woman to hold this position. Tracy K. Smith is the 22nd Poet Laureate of the United States, and Director and Professor of Creative Writing at Princeton University. In a conversation with Schomburg Director, Kevin Young they discussed their work, the future of Black librarianship and the democratization of libraries

Dr. Carla Hayden sits down with Gwen and Frank to discuss what it really means to lead the Library of Congress—which, by the way, isn't only FOR Congress. Plus: lessons she learned from storytime, how she organizes her home library, and the first time she ever saw herself reflected in a book.

Episode Seventy Four Show Notes CW = Chris WolakEF = Emily FinePurchase Book Cougars Swag on Zazzle! AND at Bookclub Bookstore & More.If you’d like to help financially support the Book Cougars, please consider becoming a Patreon member. You can DONATE HERE. If you would prefer to donate directly to us, please email bookcougars@gmail.com for instructions.Join our Goodreads Group! Please subscribe to our email newsletter here.– Upcoming Readalong –We are hosting co-reads in June 2019 with Jenny Colvin of the Reading Envy Podcast. More details are forthcoming, but the books are:Gone with the Wind – Margaret MitchellSapphira and the Slave Girl by Willa CatherThe Goodreads discussion page can be found HERE– Currently Reading –The World That We Knew: A Novel – Alice Hoffman (EF) (release dateA Vindication of the Rights of Women – Mary Wollstonecraft (CW)Click HERE for the readalong with Great Book StudyWelcome to the Writer’s Life: How to Design Your Writing Craft, Writing Business, Writing Practice, and Reading Practice - Paulette Perhach (CW)From A Whisper to A Riot: The Gay Writers Who Crafted an American Literary Tradition – Adam W. Burgess (CW)The Jewel Garden: A Story of Despair and Redemption – Monty Don (CW)– Just Read –Fascism: A Warning – Madeline Albright (CW) (audio)The Shortest Way Home – Miriam Parker (EF)Chris dnf’d Transcription – Kate Atkinson (CW)Tell Me How it Ends: An Essay in Forty Questions – Valeria Luiselli (EF)The Marriage of Phaedra – Willa Cather which is part of the Willa Cather Short Story ProjectHeavy: An American Memoir – Kiese Laymon (EF) (audio)– Biblio Adventures –Chris and Emily went to the 92nd St Y to see Barbara Kingsolver and Richard Powers discuss their books Unsheltered and The OverstoryChris watched A Discovery of Witches based on the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah HarknessEmily took a trip to Philadelphia and visited the University of Pennsylvania Bookstore and Penn BookCenter and also took a picture of the Curtis Publishing Company building. She also had dinner at Zahav and flipped through a copy of Michael Solomonov’s new cookbook, Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking. Click HERE to read the article about Solomonov in the NY Times.– Upcoming Jaunts –4/18/2019 – The Willa Cather Bookclub will discuss A Lost Lady at 2pm at Bookclub Bookstore & More.4/18/2019 – Bank Square Books and the Lagrua Center are co-hosting Mary Norris to discuss her book Greek to Me: Adventures of the Comma Queen.4/23/2019 – Patricia Marx and Roz Chast will be visiting RJ Julia Booksellers to discuss their book Why Don’t You Write My Eulogy Now So I Can Correct It?: A Mother’s Suggestions. Click HERE to read the article about them in the NY Times.4/24/2019 – Delia Owens will be visiting RJ Julia Booksellers to discuss her book Where the Crawdads Sing. Note: The event is sold out.4/24/2019 – Dr. Carla Hayden in conversation with Tracy K Smith at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.Tracy K. Smith is the poet Laureate of the United States and has a wonderful podcast, The Slowdown, where she reads a poem each day.5/30-6/1/2019 – 64th Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference6/17-6/21/2019 – The 17th Annual Willa Cather Seminar– Upcoming Reads –A Lost Lady – Willa Cather (CW)Gone With the Wind – Margaret Mitchell (CW)Sapphira and the Slave Girl– Willa Cather (CW)If Beale Street Could Talk – James Baldwin (EF)Lights All Night Long – Lydia Fitzpatrick (EF)– Also Mentioned –Faithful – Alice HoffmanRiff Raff Bookstore in Providence, RILost Children Archive – Valeria LuiselliThe Poisonwood Bible – Barbara KingsolverWhite Dog CafeThe Impossible Fortress – Jason RekulakTo find the poetry videos from the Book Cougars April 2018 National Poetry Month Celebration head to our YouTube page.Check out Ryan Ludman on Instagram

So, read a good book lately? If that’s the case, today’s the day on Midday that we’d like to hear about it. Tom's guest is Heidi Daniel, CEO of the Enoch Pratt Library here in Baltimore, a position she has held for about a year. She took the reins last summer from Carla Hayden, who was selected by then President Barack Obama to head the Library of Congress.We’re at about the halfway point in the lazy hazy crazy days of summer. We thought it a good day to talk books, to get some of Heidi’s suggestions, and yours!HEIDI DANIEL'S SUMMER BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS FICTIONAn American Marriage by Tayari JonesOprah’s Book Club pick. The story of a couple torn apart when the husband is arrested for a crime he didn’t commit.Pachinko by Min Jin LeeNational Book Award Finalist. Four generations of a poor Korean immigrant family fight to control their destiny in 20th-century Japan, exiled from a home they never knew.John Woman by Walter MosleyNovel of ideas about the sexual and intellectual coming-of-age of an unusual man who goes by the name Woman. (Mosley will be coming to the Pratt on October 4 to promote the book, which is being published in September)There, There by Tommy OrangeNew York Times Bestseller. Orange’s debut novel is about twelve Native American characters all attending the Big Oakland Pow Wow for different reasons. NONFICTIONEducated by Tara WestoverNew York Times Bestseller and Book Club pick. The memoir of a young girl who was kept out of school by her survivalist family, and goes on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University.Born a Crime by Trevor NoahNamed one of the best books of the year by the New York Times. Daily Show host’s memoir details his upbringing in South Africa, where he was born to a white father and black mother, which at the time was a crime punishable by up to 5 years in prison. A funny, inspiring coming-of-age story.Under Fire by April RyanA behind the scenes look at what goes on in the Trump White House and how April Ryan, a veteran White House correspondent, has become part of the story. (Ryan is coming back to the Pratt September 11 to talk about the new book, which is due out in early September) The Power of Presence by Joy Thomas Moore, featuring (her son) Wes MooreA great read for parents. Joy Moore’s ----seven pillars of presence---- -- which all parents can use to positively influence their children -- includes discussions on faith, freedom, connectedness. (Also due out in September, and mother and son Joy ---- Wes Moore will be appearing at the Pratt on September 26)YOUNG ADULT (OR ADULT)Dear Martin by Nic StoneA New York Times Bestseller, and a William C Morris Young Adult Debut Finalist. Justyce McAllister is a teen who looks to the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He writes a journal to Dr. King to find out if the civil rights leaders’ teachings hold up in a modern society. (This book was chosen as part of a new initiative being launched between community partners that will be announced this fall. Start reading now!)Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi AdeyemiNew York Times Bestseller, and just selected as Jimmy Fallon’s book club summer read, even though it is YA. Draws from Nigerian folklore with a strong female protagonist seeking to restore the magic that has been banned from the world. Great character interaction, unique setting and lots of action!Solo by Kwame AlexanderA young musician goes on a quest to find his roots. A compelling story of family ties, and a hidden secret that has Blade questioning everything. (Author Kwame Alexander is a frequent visitor to the Pratt Library.)CHILDREN’S BOOKSJulian is a Mermaid by Jessica LoveA beautifully illustrated picture book about a little boy who loves mermaids and wants to be one. His abuela takes him on a magical adventure to show him that anyone can be a mermaid.Amina’s Voices by Hena KhanA Washington Post Best Children’s Book. When middle schooler Amina’s mosque is vandalized, she uses her singing voice to bring her diverse community together.Charlie ---- the Mouse by Laurel SnyderEasy Reader, 4-8 year olds. Four stories involving two imaginative brothers. Great book for siblings. Well illustrated.Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library by Carole Boston WeatherfordTells the true story of Arturo Schomburg, who collected works of art, literature, music and more from across Africa and curated a history-making collection for the New York Public Library. Written in free verse and accompanied by detailed oil paintings

In this episode, Jer sits down with the 14th Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, to talk about the future of the library, the experience of the people who visit, and the potentially revolutionary technologies that might bring the Library to more people than ever. You’ll also hear a rare 1986 recording from one of Dr. Hayden and Jer’s mutual favourite authors, James Baldwin.

In 2016, Enoch Pratt Free Library president Carla Hayden was selected to head the Library of Congress. Heidi Daniel was selected to replace her, stepping in to manage the 22-branch system. Heidi began her career in children's and teen programming in Oklahoma City and Houston before moving into library administration. Before coming to Baltimore, she was the director of Ohio’s Youngstown and Mahoning County system. Right now, she is overseeing a $115 million renovation of the Pratt’s historic central branch. Heidi talked about the role of libraries in both communities and in her life.

In episode 2, Megha and Renee discuss what they're reading, "Terrier" by Tamora Pierce, Women's History Month (especially Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden), and tease about their May episode. Happy listening!

This episode was originally published on August 29, 2017. We’re republishing it as part of our Black History Month spotlight series dedicated to featuring African American voices whose perspectives you need to hear.

Today, we're honored to be joined by the 10th Archivist of the United States, David Ferriero. Ferriero was confirmed to the position on November 6, 2009, and - surprisingly - he's the first librarian (by training) to hold the position. If you recall, we previously had on the show the Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden. Talking to Hayden and Ferriero so close together is incredibly revealing in how those two institutions differ. On this episode, we talk to Mr. Ferriero about his mission to further the principles of Open Government, how the National Archives is free from the swinging pendulum of partisan politics, collaboration with the Library of Congress and Smithsonian Institution, the value of a liberal arts education, and the merits of Wikipedia!

Two librarians running vastly different libraries in South Africa and the United States share their passion for books and their secrets for inspiring children to read. Carla Hayden runs the biggest library in the world, the Library of Congress. As the first woman and first African American to take on the role she made history when she was nominated by former President Barack Obama. Carla now oversees the library's extensive collection of books, manuscripts and historical artefacts, which include an original Gutenberg bible and the first ever map of America. One of the library's main functions is to assist US Congress in the research it needs in order to pass bills. Prior to her appointment she spent most of her career working in public libraries, most recently in Baltimore, Maryland. Edith Fezeka Khuzwayo is the managing librarian at the Murray Park Library in the city of Johannesburg, South Africa. It's a tiny library, no bigger than a kitchen, and it serves a deprived community, where 90% of women cannot read. That has a huge impact on the local children, so Edith has come up with innovative ideas to encourage both kids and parents to use the library. Edith knows all too well what it means to be illiterate: she herself grew up in a rural area on the Eastern Cape, in a household without books, but her sheer love of reading her school notes meant she was always top of the class. (Photo: Edith Khuzwayo (L) and Carla Hayden (R). Credit: Shawn Miller.

This week, we're joined by the current Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden. And what an honor it was. Dr. Hayden was nominated to the position by President Obama and was sworn in on September 14, 2016. She's only the 14th Librarian of Congress since 1802, but her role is made even more historic because she's the first woman AND the first African American to hold the position. On top of that, she's the first professional librarian to do the job in more than 60 years. On this episode, we talk to Dr. Hayden about her appointment to the position, her decision to keep the libraries open during the violence in Baltimore, her resistance to the Patriot Act in 2001, how a change in administrations affects her job and the Library as a whole, current and upcoming pop-culture events at the Library, and collaborating with the National Archives. Plus, we find out if she prefers Chicago or New York style pizza.

Dr. Carla Hayden, the first female African-American librarian of Congress tells Jonathan why she's more of a museum director than a librarian. Plus, she brings out some of the library's most interesting items.

There?s a new top librarian in Baltimore. Heidi Daniel took over as President and CEO of the Enoch Pratt Free Library this week after longtime president Carla Hayden left last year to lead the Library of Congress. Heidi comes to Baltimore from Youngstown, Ohio, where she oversaw 15 branch libraries. Prior to Youngstown, she worked at both the Houston Public Library and the Metropolitan Library System of Oklahoma City. The library?s central branch is already undergoing a major renovation , so what else is new at the Pratt? These days, a library is much more than a place you go to check out a book, and that?s especially true of the libraries in Baltimore, which often serve as resources and safe havens for children and families. The Enoch Pratt library offers legal advice from an onsite lawyer, after school programs and job placement assistance among other services . Heidi Daniel joins us to talk about some of these programs and her vision for the Enoch Pratt Free Library. Check out Heidi

Interview with Gary Price This week Leah Hinds takes over the host duties as we feature a discussion between Gary Price of infoDOCKET and our own Tom Gilson and Katina Strauch. The talk centers around the latest in open data resources and the library’s potential role in harvesting those resources and making them discoverable. We also have an update on privacy concerns from his 2015 Charleston Conference plenary talk with the Long Arm of the Law panel. Gary is a librarian, writer, consultant, and frequent conference speaker based in the Washington D.C. metro area. He is currently the Resource and Reference Center Director for GIJN and founder/editor of infoDOCKET.com, a daily update of news and new research tools. He grew up in the Chicago suburbs where he attended New Trier High School. Price received a Bachelors of Arts degree from the University of Kansas, and a Masters of Library and Information Science from Wayne State University in Detroit. He was for a time a reference librarian at George Washington University, and has worked for the search engine Ask.com as Director of Online Information Resources. Gary co-authored the book The Invisible Web with Chris Sherman in July 2001. He also does frequent consulting projects and has written for a number of publications. Websites mentioned: infoDOCKET.com academic.microsoft.com symanticscholar.org unpaywall.org Katina’s Rumors for this week: Was sorry to learn that Brian E.C. Schottlaender will retire as Dean from UC San Diego effective June 30, 2017. As Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosia said, Brian is a highly respected leader who has led many collaborative initiatives to advance digitization and digital preservation on national and global scales. “During his tenure at UC San Diego, print and digital offerings in our Library expanded by more than 50% and the number of collection endowments doubled.” Schottlaender’s “transformational leadership,” was credited with the UC San Diego Library’s current status as one of the top academic libraries in the nation, along with his “bold and visionary approach to navigating the evolving role of the academic library and in reshaping Library resources and services to best meet the changing needs of the academic community.” Most recently, Schottlaender launched the Geisel Library Revitalization Initiative (GLRI), with a generous gift from longtime friend and supporter, Audrey Geisel. The GLRI seeks to renovate the interior public spaces of Geisel Library, the university's most iconic building, to meet the needs of today's students and scholars. Wouldn’t Dr. Seuss be proud! I remember when Brian keynoted the 2010 Charleston Conference with the theme Anything Goes. His paper “Full-spectrum stewardship of the record of scholarly and scientific research” is in the proceedings of the 2010 Conference, freely available on the Purdue University website. Following Schottlaender’s retirement, UC San Diego’s Associate University Librarian for Enterprise Services, Tammy Nickelson Dearie, will serve as Interim University Librarian while a national search is conducted for his successor. http://www.thepress.purdue.edu/titles/charleston-conference-proceedings-2010 http://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/pressrelease/brian_schottlaender_uc_san_diegos_university_librarian_to_retire_in_june_2017 Speaking of Purdue, I am sure you all noticed that Purdue is to acquire Kaplan University. Purdue’s President Mitch Daniels discusses the creation of a new public university that will help fill the need for postsecondary education for working adults and others, and address the explosive growth in online education. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2017/Q2/purdue-to-acquire-kaplan-university,-increase-access-for-millions.html The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has received an $877,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, which will allow the Southern Historical Collection (SHC) at the Wilson Special Collections Library to further develop its transformative model for “community-driven archives.” In addition to several community archiving projects, the SHC will also develop and share training and educational materials in this emerging area of practice. Activities for the three-year grant, “Building a Model for All Users: Transforming Archive Collections through Community-Driven Archives,” will begin immediately. Community-driven archives are created through partnerships between a community that wishes to document and preserve its own history and an archival repository. In many cases, these are stories of marginalized communities that past generations of historians and archivists did not consider significant enough to record or preserve. I remember when The Louis Round Wilson Library was the main library at UNC-CH. Louis Round Wilson himself was still alive and had an office on the top floor. I also remember when David Moltke-Hansen was director of the SHC for a few years. David was one of our keynote speakers many years ago. Ah… memories! More memories. The Louis Round Wilson Library had at least three big rooms for the card catalog. One of my first jobs as a student was as “head filer”! Like Wow! This new book The Card Catalog: Books, Cards, and Literary Treasures by Library of Congress (Compiler) with a foreword by Carla Hayden has just been released. To quote LISnew: “The Card Catalog makes a persuasive case that cataloging knowledge is fundamental to the acquisition and spread of knowledge, and that a working library catalog is, in some ways, a basic necessity of civilization. And since cataloging is a calling that attracts neurotic and obsessive personalities, the history of the library catalog charts a weird, twisty path, with a lot of back-tracking followed by enormous leaps forward.” And last of all, please do not miss Jim O’Donnell’s April Back Talk “The Most Beautiful Invention.” It’s not quite about the card catalog, but is about the call number sticker. See you next time! Katina.  

Tim Harford, Carla Hayden and Rahmein Mostafavi are panelists. The "Undercover Economist," the Librarian of Congress and the comedian join TMSIDK in Washington, D.C. — the city that wants to be a state — to learn about wannabes, from international spies to new human organs. Femi Oke is fact-checker.

Tim Harford, Carla Hayden and Rahmein Mostafavi are panelists. The "Undercover Economist," the Librarian of Congress and the comedian join TMSIDK in Washington, D.C. — the city that wants to be a state — to learn about wannabes, from international spies to new human organs. Femi Oke is fact-checker.

Nancy Maron Interview On today’s show, we will hear from Nancy Maron, President and Founder of BlueSky to BluePrint, a strategic consulting firm helping publishers, librarians, and leaders of digital initiatives to develop sustainable business models. Website Comments from today’s co-host: You know, Bill Hannay is going to be a hard act to follow from the last episode, but I’m going to do my best. No singing though! I’m Leah Hinds, Assistant Director of the Charleston Conference, and the Director of Marketing and Promotions and Editor of the ATG NewsChannel website for Against the Grain. I’ve worked in various roles and projects with the Conference and ATG since 2005. I love the changing nature of event planning and organization for the conference – there are new challenges and new people to work with each year so it’s always a little different. But most of all, I really admire Katina’s philosophy behind the whole thing – bringing librarians, publishers, vendors, consultants, and others together on a level playing field, giving a platform for new voices, and inviting diverse viewpoints across the information and scholarly communication industry. That also holds true for Against the Grain, both in print and online, and this allows the conversations to continue throughout the year and not just for a week in Charleston. A little personal background, I live on a small farm in rural SC about 2 hours from Charleston. I started my day with twin baby goats fighting over who got to sit in my lap, which was just about the cutest thing ever. I’m a volunteer with our local 4-H club and I go to lots of shows and meetings with my kids and our various animals. Today, I’m chatting with Nancy L. Maron. Nancy is President and Founder of BlueSky to BluePrint, a strategic consulting firm helping publishers, librarians, and leaders of digital initiatives to develop sustainable business models. This grew out of a career spent working with and for publishers, libraries, and booksellers, and an ongoing fascination with all the ways that new technologies can influence the way we create, consume, and enjoy information. She is author of several studies concerning publishing, digital humanities, and business models including The Costs of Publishing Monographs (2016) and sustaining the Digital Humanities: Host Institution Support beyond the Start-up Phase (2014), and with co-author Kim Schmelzinger of the Monograph Costing Tool, released by AAUP in 2016. In 2012, she joined the Board of the Yonkers Public Library, a three-branch system serving a city of nearly 200,000 residents. As Board President since 2014, she has spearheaded several key initiatives, including a national search for Library Director, the 2015 Library Gala, and development of the YPL Strategic Plan, 2017-2021. Links to articles by Nancy Maron and her guest authors: December 2016/January 2017 Issue of ATG: The Value of Publishing: What's Worth Paying For? Guest Editor, Nancy L. Maron, President and Founder of BlueSky to BluePrint Featured Articles: I'll Take Sifting and Winnowing for $1000, Alex By Dennis Lloyd, Director, University of Wisconsin Press Building a List By Richard Carlin, Executive Editor, OUP Lucid Prose, Good Timing, Happy Authors: Steps Toward Successful Editorial Production By Jenya Weinreb, Managing Editor, Yale University Press Dust Jackets to Dust? By John Scherer, Director, University of North Carolina Press Making Connections, Building Community By Kathryn Conrad, Director, University of Arizona Press Small but Mighty: How University Presses Bring Academic Ideas to the World By Jessica Lawrence-Hurt, International & Institutional Sales & Marketing Manager, The MIT Press Adding Media, Adding Value By Susan Doerr, Assistant Director, Digital Publishing and Operations, University of Minnesota Press Ditching the Guillotine: An Education in Accessibility By Becky Brasington Clark, Director, Publishing Office, Library of Congress The Singularity of the Book By Carey C. Newman, Director, Baylor University Press  The Costs of Monographs (report) The Monograph Costing Tool (Excel workbook and User's Guide) In the news this week: In an article published in InsideHigherEd.com, it is reported that The University of California, Berkeley, will cut off public access to tens of thousands of video lectures and podcasts in response to a U.S. Justice Department order that it make the educational content accessible to people with disabilities. Today, the content is available to the public on YouTube, iTunes U and the university’s webcast.berkeley site. On March 15, the university will begin removing the more than 20,000 audio and video files from those platforms -- a process that will take three to five months -- and require users sign in with University of California credentials to view or listen to them. Read the article The Charleston Conference welcomes proposals for pre-conference sessions at our upcoming 2017 event to be held November 6 – 10. Pre-conferences will be scheduled on the Monday or Tuesday before the main Charleston Conference. We are also open to new formats and ideas, such as post-conference sessions on Friday afternoon or Saturday. These are intended to be in-depth learning sessions that will offer a deeper, more thorough look at topics related to collection development and acquisitions. The proposal deadline is April 28 and space is very limited. Please review our proposal guidelines and submit your ideas online here. Adam Chesler has been promoted to Director, Global Sales, AIP Publishing. Adam will lead the Global Sales and Sales Support teams with a keen focus on driving sales activity to academic, government, and corporate libraries around the world. Adam has been with AIP Publishing for a year and a half and has made some significant contributions to the organization as a Senior Sales Manager. In addition to his contributions, Adam is a conference director for the Charleston Conference. When he is not working Adam can be found eating ice cream, watching baseball and volunteering at his public library (and on rare occasions all three at once). Michael Duffy has been appointed Director of Library Sales, SAGE Publishing. He will oversee SAGE’s North American Library Sales Team. Michael joined SAGE Publishing as Library Sales Manager in 2011 and quickly moved from Senior Library Sales Manager to District Library Sales Manager to his current role as Director. Previously, he worked in sales at Thomson Reuters and in editorial capacities at Oxford University Press and Wolters Kluwer, among other organizations. Michael holds a Master of Science degree in Publishing from Pace University. Two librarians in the big news recently! Our Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden was recently profiled in the New Yorker, February 19, 2017 by Sarah Larson. It is inspirational to see what Dr. Hayden has accomplished and we are sure that there is much more greatness to come! Read the article. Another Librarian in the news, our 2016 keynote speaker and the president elect of ALA, Jim Neal, had an op ed in The Hill about fair use, entitled “Balance is Everything.” Read the article. We also have a video of Jim Neal on the Charleston Library Conference website, where he as interviewed as part of the “Views from the Penthouse Suite” series. You can also listen to Jim Neal in episode two of the podcast. And finally, OCLC has appointed Monika Sengul-Jones as Wikipedian-in-Residence for Wikipedia + Libraries: Better Together, a project led by OCLC's WebJunction program. Sengul-Jones will work with WebJunction to design and deliver an online training program that will introduce U.S. public librarians to the innerworkings of Wikipedia this fall. The training will enable librarians to edit Wikipedia, guide patrons in its use and lead local Wikipedia-based community engagement programs with confidence. In her role, Sengul-Jones will also foster connections between public librarians and Wikipedia's volunteer editor community. Read the press release.  

Tonight on Your Blackest Hour, we'll discuss John Lewis, Donald J. Trump, and white people #whitesplaining #MLK to the Civil Rights legend, we'll also talk about the whitewashing #MLK's legacy, 4-year-old Daliyah Arana has read more books than all 3 of the host combined times 10 and that's why she was invited to The Library of Congress by Carla Hayden, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. celebrates 109 years of sisterhood and service #J15, and Jasper Maddox drops a new promo video for the #weinit challenge. Like the page, share the video, join the discussion! We're live on facebook and blogtalk radio.

Happy new year! Christopher Platt joins Gwen and Frank to talk about hate crimes, privacy and transparency, and how to start a revolution from your local library. Plus: Project Gutenberg reads, our technological future, and our crush on Carla Hayden.

Sep. 16, 2016. Carla Hayden, the 14th Librarian of Congress, visited the Young Readers Center on her third day on the job. The Librarian read a picture book, "Click, Clack, Surprise" by Doreen Cronin and illustrated by Betsy Lewin which was featured at the 2016 National Book Festival the following week. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=7464

This week the co-hosts discuss: 9/11; Carla Hayden; Leslie Jones; Italy’s Supreme Court Rules Public Masturbation is Legal; Hillary Clinton; Donald Trump; Colin Powell; North Dakota Pipeline; “Dancing With the Stars” and Ryan Lochte; RuPaul; and Ava DuVernay and “Queen Sugar”. Hosted by: Dominion ONYX and Legionnaire. Guest Co-Host: Derrick Anthony Visit www.PapiChuloRADIO.com. Download many […]

Sep. 14, 2016. Carla Hayden describes her journey from nomination, confirmation and inauguration as 14th Librarian of Congress. Speaker Biography: Carla Hayden was sworn in as the 14th Librarian of Congress on September 14, 2016. Prior to her latest post she served, since 1993, as CEO of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, Maryland. Hayden was nominated by President Obama to be a member of the National Museum and Library Services Board in January 2010 and was confirmed to that post by the Senate in June 2010. Prior to joining the Pratt Library, Hayden was deputy commissioner and chief librarian of the Chicago Public Library from 1991 to 1993. She was an assistant professor for Library and Information Science at the University of Pittsburgh from 1987 to 1991. Hayden was library services coordinator for the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago from 1982 to 1987. She began her career with the Chicago Public Library as the young adult services coordinator from 1979 to 1982 and as a library associate and children's librarian from 1973 to 1979. Hayden was president of the American Library Association from 2003 to 2004. In 1995, she was the first African American to receive Library Journal's Librarian of the Year Award in recognition of her outreach services at the Pratt Library, which included an after-school center for Baltimore teens offering homework assistance and college and career counseling. Hayden received a B.A.from Roosevelt University and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the Graduate Library School of the University of Chicago. For captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=7396

The Library's Sheryl Cannady talks with Carla Hayden, who discusses her decision to become a librarian and her plans as the new Librarian of Congress.

Dr. Carla Hayden joins Tom for her first interview since being confirmed by the Senate July 13 as the next Librarian of Congress. After 23 years in what most people consider a transformative tenure as the CEO of Baltimore’s Enoch Pratt Free Library, Dr. Hayden next month will become the first woman and the first African American to hold the most high-profile library post in the nation. Then, Producer Bridget Armstrong visits the Reginald F. Lewis Museum’s latest exhibition, called Now, That’s Cool! It features rare artifacts, like an original picture of Frederick Douglass, from a decidedly not-so-cool era of slavery. Plus, theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck reviews The Baltimore Shakespeare Factory's new production of Julius Caesar . And historian Lawrence Jackson on The City That Bleeds . He wrote a provocative essay in the July issue of Harper’s on Freddie Gray and the legacy of inequality that seeded last year’s uprising.

A symposium in celebration of the opening of Goucher's new library held in the Hyman Forum of the Athenaeum on Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Symposium speakers featured are Carla Hayden, CEO of Pratt Library and Goucher College Board of Trustees; Kathryn Allamong Jacob, Curator of Manuscripts at the Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America at Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies, Harvard University; James Neal, VP of Information Services and University Librarian at Columbia Univeristy; Joseph Rizzo, Principal and Library Specialist for the RMJM Athenaeum project; and Roberta Stevens, the outreach projects and partnerships officer at the Library of Congress and the project manager for the National Book Festival.

Beverly Daniel Tatum, president of Spelman College, will talk with David Hornbeck, former Philadelphia superintendent of schools, about how race plays out in American classrooms. Speakers: Diana Morris, Carla Hayden, Joe Jones, Beverly Daniel Tatum, David Hornbeck. (Recorded: November 2, 2009)

Journalist Gwen Ifill and law professor Sherrilyn A. Ifill discuss this pivotal moment in American history and its potential for advancing equity and social justice. (Recorded: June 4, 2009)