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Trump has fired the head of the Library of Congress, but the 225-year-old institution remains a ‘library for all’ – so far

  • Written by Alex H. Poole, Associate Professor of Information Science, Drexel University
Trump has fired the head of the Library of Congress, but the 225-year-old institution remains a ‘library for all’ – so farThe main reading room is seen at the Library of Congress on June 13, 2025, in Washington. Kevin Carter/Getty Images

Carla Hayden, the 14th librarian of Congress, who has held the position since 2016, received an unexpected email on May 8, 2025.

“Carla, on behalf of President Donald J. Trump, I am writing to inform you that your position as...

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