Staff: Brandon West

Brandon West (he/him/his)

Rank: Librarian

Head of Library Research Instruction Services

Brandon West has been a SUNY library faculty member since 2013.

Contact Information

(585) 245-5193
 westb@geneseo.edu
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Areas of Responsibility

• Library Instruction Program
• Research Help Services
• INTD 275 Instructor
• Liaison to  Mathematics and Women & Gender Studies

Awards

• Academic Affairs Award for Outstanding Commitment to Geneseo Values–Creativity, 2023
• Provost's Award for Exemplary Faculty Mentorship, 2022
• Faculty/Staff Award for LGBTQ+ Advocacy, 2020
• Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Librarianship, 2018

Education

• M.S., University at Albany, Curriculum Development
• C.G.S., University at Albany, Online Learning and Teaching
• M.L.S., Texas Woman's University, Library & Information Science
• M.Ed., Grand Valley State University, Educational Technology
• B.A., Grand Valley State University, English

Courses I Teach

• INTD 275: Information Research Strategies (1 credit, 8 weeks)
• I provide research skills instruction to many classes in my liaison areas.

Current College Service

• Safe Zone Training Facilitator, 2016–present
• Faculty Representative, Student Conduct Board, 2018–present
• Teaching Learning Center Advisory Board, 2022–present
• Professional Leave Review Committee, 2023–present

College-specific Certifications