New Librarian Leads National Push for Free Access

New Librarian Leads National Push for Free Access

Author: The Daily News Now! June 7, 2026 Duration: 1:14
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A former Santa Monica library director is taking the reins of the American Library Association, bringing decades of community-focused experience to a national stage. Her mission? To fiercely defend intellectual freedom, combat censorship, and equip libraries to tackle emerging challenges like AI and the digital divide—all while staying true to what communities need most. With libraries under pressure from funding cuts and heated debates over content, her leadership could steer the nation’s libraries toward becoming vital hubs for civic engagement and connection in an increasingly complex world.

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