US Library of Congress appoints Maria Pallante as senior advisor

The US Library of Congress has hired Maria Pallante, the former head of the US Copyright Office, as senior advisor for digital strategy.

The library is the main research arm of the US Congress and oversees the US Copyright Office.

Pallante worked as register of copyrights at the office since 2011.

She has also worked as IP counsel and director of licensing for the global Guggenheim Museums.

Karyn Temple Claggett will serve as acting register of copyrights.

In her new role, Pallante will support the librarian’s agency-wide digital strategy, advising on collecting and preserving digital materials, licensing opportunities and third-party collaborations for digital content.

Carla Hayden, 14th librarian of Congress, said: “Maria’s service as register has laid the groundwork for important modernisation efforts in the Copyright Office which I intend to pursue, working in close collaboration with Congress and stakeholders.

“Improved information technology for the office will be a top priority,” she said, adding: “I am committed to making sure the copyright system of the United States is effective, efficient and secure.”