morganselah t1_j2d08wv wrote on December 31, 2022 at 9:25 AM Reply to TIL of the US Librarian of Congress. Appointed by the President and serving a term of ten years, they are the head of the Library of Congress with a broad range of responsibilities. Incumbent Carla Hayden appointed in 2016, is both the first African American and woman to hold the office. by Guiano Isn't she also the first actual librarian (degree and working experience) to hold the job? Permalink 1
morganselah t1_j2d08wv wrote
Reply to TIL of the US Librarian of Congress. Appointed by the President and serving a term of ten years, they are the head of the Library of Congress with a broad range of responsibilities. Incumbent Carla Hayden appointed in 2016, is both the first African American and woman to hold the office. by Guiano
Isn't she also the first actual librarian (degree and working experience) to hold the job?