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Krystal Gagen-Spriggs is a Lecturer in the School of Information and Communication Studies at Charles Sturt University, specializing in school libraries and reading for pleasure. As a core member of the Teacher Librarianship team, she actively researches reading cultures, teacher librarians as influencers, and strategies for engaging reluctant readers while completing her PhD through the same institution.
Her educational background includes:
- Master of Education in Teacher Librarianship
- Master of Education in Educational Research
- PhD in progress (School of Information and Communication Studies)
Her research spans school librarianship, reading promotion, and collection development with recent emphasis on genrefication, mental health in children's literature, and AI applications in literacy education. She investigates how teacher librarians foster reading for pleasure among adolescents and address contemporary literacy challenges through evidence-based practices.
Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals a trajectory toward practical solutions in school libraries, including systematic reviews of genrefication, studies on mental health themes in award-winning books, and frameworks for empowering teen readers. Her work consistently bridges theoretical research with actionable strategies for library practitioners.
Her scientific recognition includes:
- Change One Thing Award (2023) for innovative solutions to learning challenges within the teaching community
While specific details about student advising and research grants were not provided in source materials, her active conference engagements and reviewer roles indicate significant scholarly contribution to the field.
She contributes to Charles Sturt University's Libraries Research Group (LRG), which examines library service improvements and collection enhancement. The LRG serves as an evidence-based resource for Australian libraries, with recent projects including rural public library support and university press relationships.
