Alissa Droog

Alissa Droog is an Assistant Professor and Education & Social Sciences Librarian at Northern Illinois University. Her work focuses on academic libraries, research instruction, and graduate student support, with additional expertise in LGBTQ+ children's picture books and historical children's Bible stories.

• MLIS, Library and Information Science, Western University
• MA, Religious Studies, Queen's University
• BEd, Junior/Intermediate Education, Laurentian University
• BA, Religious Studies and History, Laurentian University

Her research spans library science, education, and religious history, emphasizing inclusive pedagogy, ethical research practices, and evidence synthesis in academic libraries. Recent publications address mixed methods in educational technology, EDI policy analysis, and visual research methodologies.

Key trends in her articles include digital literacy, LGBTQ+ representation in children's literature, graduate student experiences, and the impact of the pandemic on library services. Her work often intersects with equitable pedagogies and critical information frameworks.