Todd Bruns

Todd Bruns is a Professor in Library Services at Eastern Illinois University, where he serves as Head of Scholarly Communication and Institutional Repository Librarian. He also teaches TEC 5173: Global Technology as an adjunct instructor in the School of Technology.

Education:

• MS in Technology (2012, Eastern Illinois University)
• MA in Library and Information Studies (2005, University of Wisconsin-Madison)
• BGS in Humanities/History (1989, University of Iowa)

Research Interests:
His work focuses on scholarly communication, open access, data management, and active learning pedagogies, with particular emphasis on institutional repositories, electronic resource management, and open educational resources. His publications and projects demonstrate sustained engagement with digital archive development, copyright reform, and technology-driven education.

Research Output Trends:
Over the past five years, Dr. Bruns has produced 86 research outputs across three categories: scholarly communication advocacy (including book reviews and editorial work), technology education materials (syllabi and course content), and digital archive development projects like the Keep institutional repository. His recent work focuses on open access implementation, global technology education, and LGBTQA+ digital preservation.

Scientific Awards:

• 2024 Outstanding Service Award
• 2023 Achievement and Contribution Award for Service
• 2022, 2019, 2017 multiple Outstanding Service Awards
• 2020 EIU Graduate School Award for Excellence

Professional Contributions:
Dr. Bruns chairs the EIU Faculty Senate (2018-2019, 2021-2022, 2022-2023), leads the Library Services Scholarly Communications and Web Resources committees, and serves as PI for technology education grants. He contributes to editorial work for Public Services Quarterly and participates in national library associations like the American Libraries Association (2010-2020).