October 24, 2016

Dear Dr. Hayden,

This will serve as my resignation effective October 29, 2016. I hope you will respect
that I do not accept the reassignment to work on Library matters that was
announced on Friday.

It has been a tremendous privilege to lead the US. Copyright Of?ce for nearly six
years. During this time, I have had the honor of working with an extraordinary staff,
forward-thinking lawmakers, and dedicated of?cials from across the US.
government and around the world.

A particular focus has been to modernize our copyright system to the bene?t of all,
including the structure, services, and authority of the Copyright Of?ce. In pursuing
this goal and addressing many other complex and challenging issues during my
tenure, I have been deeply inspired by countless authors and innovators. I will
forever cherish the extraordinary opportunity I have had to serve my profession
and this Nation.

I would be grateful for your accommodation as I say goodbye to colleagues and
collect personal items this week, and would appreciate the reinstatement of access
to my computer and email so that I may appropriately archive records and remove
photos of my family. I will ask someone to coordinate the details on my behalf.

Thank you, Dr. Hayden. I wish you and the Library well.

Sincerely yours,


Maria A. Pallante

The Librarian of Congress
Library of Congress

101 Independence Avenue, S.E.
Washington, DC 20540