Her degrees are in history (BA), library & information science (MA), and sociology (MA), the last from WIU. A highlight of her current position at the Malpass Library is working one-on-one with students at the reference desk . In addition, Krista teaches research skills, serves as liaison to three departments, and coordinates the library's annual banned books celebration. Before coming to WIU, she held positions at Cornell College (IA), the University of Iowa Engineering Library, and Monmouth College.