Reference Librarian, African Americana Subject Specialist x 119
aeakins@librarycompany.org

Wynn joined the Library Company of Philadelphia in 2020, working part time as the Reading Room Assistant while completing an IMLS fellowship in Community-Based Librarianship at Drexel. In 2024, Wynn took leave to finish their MLIS and advance community archive initiatives with the Paul Robeson House Museum and the SCI-Graterford Archive. Returning in 2025 as Reference Librarian, Wynn is delighted to support the many fellows, educators, and artists engaging the Library Company’s renowned collections. With a BFA in African American Studies from Wesleyan University, and nearly 10 years of experience supporting research in Black Studies, Wynn is committed to advancing community outreach and highlighting hidden histories.