Diane Ellis

Diane Ellis serves as Law Librarian for Research Services and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Southern California's Gould School of Law, actively teaching legal research to first-year law students and conducting workshops for undergraduate students.

Education:

• BA in Psychology, University of California, Irvine
• JD, Loyola Law School of Los Angeles
• MLIS, San Jose State University

Research Expertise: Ellis specializes in legal research methodologies and law librarianship, with applied knowledge in business litigation derived from her legal practice background. Her work bridges information science and legal education, emphasizing research skill development for diverse student populations.

Professional Engagement: She maintains active membership in the Southern California Association of Law Libraries (SCALL) and the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL), contributing to law library standards and educational initiatives.