The Librarian of Congress before her was David Mao, who only served a year. I wonder what the story behind that is.

Librarian seems like a cool job. Even if you really piss off your boss, they're not allowed to yell.

David Mao was acting Librarian of Congress filling in after the retirement of James H. Billington until a new Librarian could be appointed. Securing the historic works of the library is an important task that cannot wait on bureaucracy. Contained within the library are many documents from the founding of the nation. Protecting them is as much a calling as a job.

David Mao was the deputy librarian under Billington and from initial appearances, looked like he was on track to become librarian. My guess is that he wanted a job that was more law-focused as reflected by his experience and training as well as what he moved on to.

Well, yes. Every library needs a librarian.

Oh librarians everywhere wish it were so. There are back offices where yelling occurs.

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She seems pretty good... But what about Noah Wiley?

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Those Librarians in Train is handling the tasks.

Speaking of, what happens to the NYPL guards guarding the secret doors?

Isn't she also the first actual librarian (degree and working experience) to hold the job?