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Steve Brantley is a Professor of Library Services and Head of Research Engagement & Scholarship at Booth Library, Eastern Illinois University. His academic focus spans information literacy, scholarly communication, and user behavior in digital environments. He holds an MLS and MA in Communication and Culture from Indiana University Bloomington and a BA in English and American Literature from the University of Iowa.
Brantley’s research explores the intersection of library science and education, emphasizing Open Access, user-centered design, and critical information literacy. His publications analyze library instruction methodologies, institutional repositories, and inclusive library programming. Recent work investigates Open Educational Resources and autism support frameworks in academic libraries.
His scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on:
- Evolution of library instruction and digital pedagogy
- Scholarly communication infrastructure development
- Accessibility and community engagement initiatives
Awards and recognitions include:
- EIU Achievement and Contribution Awards (2015, 2018)
- EIU Graduate School Leadership Award (2017)
- Faculty Partnership Grant for interdisciplinary information literacy (2015)
He leads cross-departmental collaborations for institutional repository development and open-access advocacy, though no specific student advisees or lab details are mentioned.
