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Ousted CO Head Pallante to Lead Association of American Publishers

The Association of American Publishers said it selected former Register of Copyrights Maria Pallante as its next president and CEO. Pallante will succeed retiring AAP President Tom Allen Tuesday, the group said Thursday. Two months ago, Librarian of Congress Carla…

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Hayden ousted Pallante as head of the Copyright Office. Pallante resigned from the LOC entirely shortly after being reassigned to be an adviser on the library's digital strategy (see 1610210061, 1610240052 and 1610250062). Pallante previously worked at the Guggenheim Museums, the Authors Guild and National Writers Union. Pallante “is a creative, forward-thinking leader who has earned the deep respect of members of Congress as well as intellectual property experts,” said AAP Chairman YS Chi in a news release.