Jenna Freedman

Jenna Freedman is a prominent figure in the field of library activism, known as the founding curator of the Barnard Zine Library and a co-founder of Radical Reference and #critlib.

With a strong focus on zine librarianship, Jenna writes and speaks about various important topics within the library community, particularly addressing structural inequalities and microaggressions.

Having achieved a Master's degree in Digital Humanities from The Graduate Center, City University of New York, and a Master of Arts in Library and Information Science from the University of South Florida, Jenna's educational background is rich and diverse.

Jenna's career spans across key roles such as Curator of the Barnard Zine Library, Associate Director of Communications and Zine Librarian at Barnard College, and Electronic Resources Librarian at Iona College.

Passionate about her work, Jenna values her relationships with colleagues, as well as her extensive networks in the librarian, zine maker, and felinophile communities.