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Crystal S. Megaridis is a Lecturer at the School of Information, San José State University, where she has taught since 2013. Her academic and professional focus lies in special and corporate libraries, knowledge management, and library leadership. She brings over 25 years of practical experience from global corporate information centers, including leadership roles at Linde PLC and Praxair.
- Position: Lecturer, School of Information, SJSU (2013–Present)
- Education: MILS, Dominican University (1993)
- Courses Taught: INFO 231 – Issues in Special Libraries and Information Centers; INFO 282 – Seminar in Library Management [Knowledge Management]
Her research and teaching interests emphasize real-world applications in special libraries, strategic planning, and the evolving role of information professionals. She is passionate about professional development and networking within the library community.
Crystal's publications explore the dynamics of corporate and special library environments, with recent contributions to authoritative texts like Information Services Today and The Emerald Handbook of Modern Information Management. Her work underscores the strategic value of information services in organizational contexts.
- President, Board of Trustees, Indian Prairie Public Library District
- Vice President, Metropolitan Library System, Illinois
- Steering Committee Treasurer, Industrial Technical Information Managers Group (ITIMG)
- Presenter at ALA, SLA, ILA, and ITIMG conferences
She has also contributed to the profession through board leadership and advisory roles, demonstrating a strong commitment to library governance and community engagement. Her expertise bridges academic instruction and high-level corporate information management, offering students valuable industry insights.
