Carla Hayden made history when she was sworn in as the United States’ 14th librarian of Congress on Wednesday. Unlike her 13 predecessors, all of whom have been white men, Hayden is an African American woman. Hayden is also only the third Librarian of Congress to actually have training as a librarian. The librarian of Congress oversees the world’s largest library system. “So for a woman to be actual manager, CEO, is poetic justice.”Hayden says she’s even more proud of her role as the first African American Librarian of Congress.

Source: The Guardian September 15, 2016 10:30 UTC