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Carla Hayden Biography

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Carla Hayden is an outstanding librarian and educator. Born on August 10, 1952, she is known for her leadership and innovation in the field of libraries.

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“I’m someone who has books all over the house. I appreciate Marie Kondo, her philosophy about holding on to only the things that spark joy, but every single one of these books sparks joy. I feel good just looking at them.”

Joy Reading Books Keeping Things

Author:Carla Hayden

“Libraries are a cornerstone of democracy—where information is free and equally available to everyone. People tend to take that for granted, and they don’t realize what is at stake when that is put at risk.”

Freedom Democracy Information Equity Libraries

Author:Carla Hayden

“There are ways to make room for more books and still have room to live.”

Reading Books Belongings Keeping Things

Author:Carla Hayden

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

Dream Congress Librarian

Author:Carla Hayden

“Technology has such an impact on libraries in the last 20 years, and the last 10 years in particular.”

Years Lasts Technology Particular Impact Library

Author: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.”

Age Together Community Space Program Hunger Digital Digital Age

Author: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.”

People Might Nations Process Realizing Library Congress Manage Items Domain Copyright

Author:Carla Hayden

“Just because you're interested in what jihad is doesn't mean you intend to join.”

Mean Jihad

Author:Carla Hayden

“Make information free for all.”

Information

Author:Carla Hayden

“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.”

People Numbers One Thing Information Library Public Library Equalizer

Author:Carla Hayden

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Born: August 10, 1952
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Quotes: 10

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