# Brent Reidy, Andrew W. Mellon Director of the Research Libraries at The New York Public Library

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Podcast: [Arts Unscripted with Monica Holt](https://stenobird.com/podcast/arts-unscripted-with-monica-holt-222725)
Published: 2026-04-16T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Libraries are often thought of as quiet repositories. But at their best, they are living, evolving spaces where culture is preserved, interpreted, and reimagined. Brent Reidy serves as the Andrew W. Mellon Director of the Research Libraries at The New York Public Library—one of the most expansive and dynamic cultural collections in the world. With a career that spans musicology, consulting with arts institutions, and nearly a decade at NYPL, Brent brings a unique perspective on how libraries function not just as archives, but as active participants in the cultural ecosystem. In this episode, Brent reflects on what it takes to engage new audiences; how digitization efforts intersect with access and institutional mission; and how preserving the past can help shape a more inclusive and imaginative future for the arts. ----- LINKS: The New York Public Library: https://www.nypl.org/ The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts: https://www.nypl.org/locations/lpa StoryCorps Archive: https://archive.storycorps.org/

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