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David S. Mao
NameDavid S. Mao
OfficeActing Librarian of Congress
Term startJune 10, 2015
Term endSeptember 14, 2016
PredecessorJames H. Billington
SuccessorCarla Hayden
Office2Deputy Librarian of Congress
Term start22015
Term end22016
Predecessor2Robert Dizard Jr.
Successor2Jane McAuliffe
Alma materUniversity of Virginia (BA), Georgetown University Law Center (JD)
ProfessionLawyer, Librarian

David S. Mao. He is an American lawyer and librarian who served as the Acting Librarian of Congress from 2015 to 2016, following the retirement of longtime Librarian James H. Billington. His tenure bridged a pivotal period of transition for the Library of Congress, the world's largest library, prior to the historic confirmation of Carla Hayden. Mao previously held the position of Deputy Librarian of Congress and has had a distinguished career in law librarianship and federal service.

Early life and education

David S. Mao earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia, an institution renowned for its Jeffersonian architecture and academic rigor. He subsequently pursued legal studies, receiving his Juris Doctor from the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C.. His educational background in both the liberal arts and law provided a foundational framework for his future career at the intersection of legal scholarship, information science, and public administration.

Career

Mao's professional path is deeply rooted in law librarianship. He began his career at the prestigious Georgetown University Law Center, serving in its law library. His expertise led him to the Covington & Burling law firm, where he managed library and research services. He later returned to academia as the Director of the Georgetown University Law Library, overseeing one of the nation's premier legal research collections. His significant contributions to the field were recognized with his election as President of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL), a leading professional organization.

Deputy Librarian of Congress

In 2015, David S. Mao was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve as the Deputy Librarian of Congress, succeeding Robert Dizard Jr.. In this role, he served as the chief operating officer of the Library of Congress, working directly under Librarian James H. Billington. His responsibilities encompassed the management of the library's vast collections, its critical support for the United States Congress, and the operations of institutions like the United States Copyright Office and the Congressional Research Service.

Acting Librarian of Congress

Following the retirement of James H. Billington in September 2015, Mao was designated the Acting Librarian of Congress on June 10, 2015, by President Barack Obama under the provisions of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998. His fourteen-month tenure was a caretaker administration during a period of significant technological change and scrutiny for the institution. He stewarded the library until the confirmation and swearing-in of Carla Hayden as the 14th Librarian of Congress, a historic appointment confirmed by the United States Senate.

Professional activities and memberships

Beyond his federal service, Mao has been actively involved in numerous professional organizations. He is a long-standing member of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL), having served as its President. His affiliations also include the American Bar Association and the District of Columbia Bar. He has contributed to the field through presentations and writings on legal research, information policy, and the evolving role of national libraries in the digital age.

Personal life

Details regarding David S. Mao's personal life are kept private. He is known to reside in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. His career reflects a deep commitment to public service, the stewardship of knowledge, and the advancement of legal information access within the framework of the United States government.

Category:American librarians Category:Georgetown University Law Center alumni Category:University of Virginia alumni Category:Librarians of Congress Category:American lawyers Category:21st-century American librarians