John Waters on Carla Hayden’s dismissal as Librarian of Congress

Resolution Published: Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL) Honors Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress

From ASERL: Today, the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL) published a resolution honoring the career of Dr. Carla Hayden, the 14th Librarian of Congress.  The resolution notes her impressive contributions to improving public access to the Library’s vast collections and championing lifelong learning and civic engagement.  ASERL had the privilege of hosting Dr. Hayden for online events in the past, including a panel discussion …

Trump Fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, and Other Library Updates

To say that a lot has been happening in Library Land would be a gross understatement. Between the firing of Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, an IMLS lawsuit update, and South Carolina and Utah banning more books statewide, there’s a lot to unpack. So let’s jump in. Trump vs. Libraries Trump announces that he’s ending federal funding for NPR and PBS, except it’s not clear whether or not he has the authority. Quelle surprise. Trump outraged th…

John Waters on Carla Hayden’s dismissal as Librarian of Congress

John Waters on Carla Hayden’s dismissal as the Librarian of Congress: ‘It is a crime, a presidential crime’Add Baltimore-based writer and filmmaker John Waters to the list of people who are outraged about President Donald Trump’s May 8 dismissal of Carla Hayden as the Librarian of Congress.“I say in my show now, of all the things Trump has done, that is the very worst to me,” Waters said when asked his reaction. “And what is her offense? She got…

Day in Review (May 19–22) — Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on May 19, 2025, 4:41 pm ET Sign up to receive the Day in Review by email. Jump to: Tuesday, May 20 | Wednesday, May 21 | Thursday, May 22 Monday, May 19 Top o’ the Review AI Is More Persuasive Than People in Online Debates (Nature) Carla Hayden Made the Library of Congress More Inclusive. Then She Was Fired for It. (ARL and Library of Congress via Capital B) See also: Donald Trump’s Library of Congress Fight Is Really About the Se…