WASHINGTON—The Re:Create Coalition released the following statement in response to the Senate’s approval of Dr. Carla Hayden to be the Librarian of Congress.

“We applaud the Senate’s confirmation of Carla Hayden as Librarian of Congress. Dr. Hayden brings a wealth of experience and strong leadership skills at a critical point in time for the Library. As she assumes her new role, we look forward to working with Dr. Hayden on the Library’s much-needed technological upgrades and to finding the right policy solutions for a balanced copyright system that benefits creators, innovators, and the American people,” said Josh Lamel, Executive Director of the Re:Create Coalition.