Ferriero nominated to lead U.S. archives.

• Position: ARCHIVES - David Ferriero - Brief article

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President Barack Obama has nominated David Ferriero to be archivist of the United States.

Ferriero currently serves as the Andrew W. Mellon director of the New York Public Libraries (NYPL), one of the largest public library systems in the United States and one of the largest research library systems in the world. He is responsible for collection strategy, conservation, digital experience, reference and research services, and education, programming, and exhibitions.

The NYPL has 2,600 full-time employees and a budget of $273 million. Prior to taking the director position in June 2007, Ferriero served as the chief executive of NYPL's Research Libraries for three years and as the university librarian and vice provost for...