Carla Hayden Quotes

United States, Librarian
August 10, 1952

Carla Diane Hayden (born August 10, 1952) is an American librarian and the 14th Librarian of Congress. Hayden is the first woman and the first African American to hold the post. She is the first professional librarian appointed to the post in over 60 years.

Librarian of Congress: It's a librarian's dream.

Carla Hayden
- Dream
- Congress
- Librarian
Just because you're interested in what jihad is doesn't mean you intend to join.

Carla Hayden
- Mean
- Jihad

Make information free for all.

Carla Hayden
- Information
Technology has such an impact on libraries in the last 20 years, and the last 10 years in particular.

Carla Hayden
There are so many items that are not in the copyright domain. And people might not realize the Library of Congress manages the copyright process for the nation.

Carla Hayden
- People
- Library
- Realizing
Health information is just about the number one thing that people go into public libraries and connect to public libraries for. They're also looking for information about things that can make their lives better. It's a great equalizer.

Carla Hayden
There is a hunger in this digital age to hear authors together, to participate in programs, to just be in a place, a community space.

Carla Hayden
- Together
- Age
- Community