- Biography
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- Research and Creative Activity
- Grants
- Honors and Awards
- Service
Education
M.A., Art History, Hunter College
MLS, Library Science, Rutgers University
AB, Art History, Dartmouth College
| Semester | Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | LIB | 3010 | Topics in Information Studies |
| Fall 2024 | LIB | 4900 | Advanced Topics in Information |
| Spring 2023 | PAF | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2023 | LIB | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2023 | COM | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Fall 2022 | PAF | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Fall 2022 | LIB | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Fall 2022 | COM | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2021 | COM | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2021 | PAF | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2021 | LIB | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Fall 2020 | LIB | 3010 | Topics in Information Studies |
| Fall 2020 | COM | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Fall 2020 | PAF | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Fall 2020 | LIB | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Fall 2020 | LIB | 4900 | Advanced Topics in Information |
| Spring 2020 | PAF | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2020 | COM | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2020 | LIB | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Fall 2019 | LIB | 3010 | Topics in Information Studies |
| Spring 2019 | COM | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2019 | PAF | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2019 | LIB | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2018 | COM | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2018 | LIB | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2018 | PAF | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Fall 2016 | LIB | 3010 | Topics in Information Studies |
| Spring 2016 | LIB | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2016 | PAF | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2016 | COM | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Fall 2015 | LIB | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Fall 2015 | PAF | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Fall 2015 | COM | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2014 | LIB | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2014 | COM | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2014 | PAF | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Fall 2013 | COM | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Fall 2013 | LIB | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Fall 2013 | PAF | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2013 | COM | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2013 | LIB | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2013 | PAF | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Fall 2012 | LIB | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Fall 2012 | PAF | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Fall 2012 | COM | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2012 | COM | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2012 | LIB | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2012 | PAF | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Fall 2011 | COM | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Fall 2011 | LIB | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Fall 2011 | PAF | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2011 | PAF | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2011 | LIB | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2011 | COM | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2010 | LIB | 3020 | Knowledge Processes and Transf |
| Fall 2006 | LIB | 1016 | Info Research In Bus |
| Spring 2006 | LIB | 3020 | Knowledge Processes and Transf |
| Fall 2005 | LIB | 3020 | Knowledge Processes and Transf |
| Spring 2005 | LIB | 3020 | Knowledge Processes and Transf |
| Fall 2003 | FRO | 1000 | First Year Seminar |
Books
Ellis, L. A. (2016). Teaching Reference Today: New Directions, Novel Approaches. (p. 370). Lanham, MD, USA, Rowman & Littlefield.
Journal Articles
Ellis, L., & Peña, A. (2015). Crowdsourcing as an approach to custormer relationship building in academic libraries. College & Undergraduate Libraries, 22(3-4). 273-295.
Ellis, L. (2014). Beyond a common approach: teaching students the ethical practice of reference. The Reference Librarian/Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group), 55(3). 212-223.
Ellis, L., Hartnett, J., & Waldman, M. (2008). Building Bearcat. NetConnect, Supplement to Library Journal, Summer. 6-8.
Ellis, L. (2004). Approaches to teaching through digital reference. Reference Services Review , 32(2). 103-119.
Ellis, L., & Bornstein, J. (2002). Quality business information: Free web sites vs. traditional databases. Business & Finance Division Bulletin, Special Libraries Association, Fall. 27-30.
Book Chapters
Ellis, L. (2012). More than just a drop in the bucket: Black instructional librarians teaching for academic success. In Jackson, A. P., Jefferson Jr., C., & Nosakhere , A. S. (Eds.), The 21st-Century Black Librarian in America: Issues and Challenges (pp. 111-114). Lanham, MD,USA. Scarecrow Press, Inc.
Presentations
Ellis, L., Johnson, K., Robinson, J., & Bromberg, P. (2011, June 27). Behind the Text: Pulling Back the Curtain on Virtual Reference. Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA: American Library Association (ALA).
Peña, A., Ellis, L., & Tuthill, C. (2010, March 4). Creating Next Generation Library Tours: Learning about the Newman Library through Portable Technologies. Thirteenth Annual Teaching and Technology Conference. Baruch College (CUNY)
Francoeur, S., Waldman, M., Ellis, L., Hartnett, J., & Ormsby, R. (2008, March 28). Bearcat search: Implementing federated searching at the Newman Library. Baruch Teaching and Technology Conference.. New York, NY: Baruch College.
Waldman, M., Ellis, L., Francoeur, S., Hartnett, J., &, & Ormsby, R. (2008, March 28). Bearcat search: Implementing federated searching at the Newman Library. Eleventh Annual Teaching and Technology Conference. Baruch College (CUNY)
Ellis, L. (2006, November 30). Library stories: Perspectives from students and librarians. Video Presentation for Baruch students and Newman Library patrons. Baruch College (CUNY): Newman Library.
Ellis, L., &, & Bailin, A. (2025, June 10). Information studies minor. LACUNY Spring Membership Meeting. New York: Library Association of City University of New York (LACUNY).
Ellis, L., & Weiser, J. (2025, March 11). Strategic searching in online databases – A legal application. Integrating Information Literacy and Communication Skills Across the Curriculum: Learning Goals and Assessment Conference. New York: Baruch College.
Ellis, L., Bailin, A., Francoeur, S., Peña, A., &, & Pollard, B. (2025, March 26). Instructional technology: An integrated approach. Baruch Teaching and Technology Conference. New York: Baruch College.
Bailin, A., Ellis, L., Francoeur, S., Pena, A., & Pollard, B. Instructional technology: An integrated approach. Baruch Teaching and Technology Conference. New York, NY: Baruch College.
Ellis, L., Bailin, A., Peña, A., &, & Pollard, B. (2025, November 14). Using technology in library instruction. City University of New York IT Conference: Instructional/Information Technology in CUNY: Issues, Innovations, Integration. New York: CUNY.
Pena, A., Bailin, A., Ellis, L., Francoeur, S., &, & Pollard, B. (2025, November 14). Instructional/information technology in CUNY: Issues, innovations, and integration: Using technology in library instruction. Second Annual CUNY-wide IT Conference for Librarians and Faculty. New York: CUNY.
Ellis, L. (2025, November 11). Teaching through e-mail reference: Promoting thoughtful engagement in a digital environment. 4th Annual Virtual Reference Desk Conferences: Charting the Course for Reference: Toward a Preferred Future. Chicago: Virtual Reference Desk.
Francoeur, S., & Ellis, L. (2025, November 12). Information competency standards in chat reference. 3rd Annual Virtual Reference Desk Conference: Setting Standards and Making It Real. : Virtual Reference Desk.
Francoeur, S., & Ellis, L. (2001, May 18). Reaching out to the college community through digital reference. LACUNY Institute. New York, NY: Library Association of the City University of New York.
Francoeur, S., & Ellis, L. (2001, November 2). Chat reference at Baruch College. Electronic Information Services Committee Fall 2001 Workshop. New York, NY: Library Association of City University of New York.
Francoeur, S., Ellis, L., & Downing, A. (2001, March 9). Digital reference services. Baruch Teaching and Technology Conference. New York, NY: Baruch College.
Ellis, L., &, & Francoeur, S. (2025, November 2). Chat reference at Baruch College. Presentation at the L(LACUNY)–Electronic Information Services Committee’s Fall 2001 Workshop: Distance Learning and Academic Libraries in the 21st Century. New York: Library Association of the City University of New York (LACUNY).
Ellis, L., &, & Francoeur, S. (2025, May 18). Reaching out to the college community through digital reference. LACUNY Institute: Information Literacy: Reaching Diverse Populations. New York: Library Association of the City University of New York.
Ellis, L., Downing, A., &, & Francoeur, S. (2025, March 9). Digital reference service. Baruch College’s Fourth Annual Teaching and Technology Conference. New York: Baruch College.
Ellis, L., &, & Francoeur, S. (2001, August 1). Applying information competency to digital reference. The 67th International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) Council and General Conference Proceedings. Libraries and Librarians Making a Difference in the Knowledge Age,. Boston, MA: International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA).
Ellis, L., &, & Francoeur, S. (2025, November 2). Chat reference at Baruch College. LACUNY Electronic Information Services Committee’s Fall 2001 Workshop: Distance Learning and Academic Libraries in the 21st Century. New York: Library Association of the City University of New York (LACUNY).
Other Scholarly Works
Ellis, L. (2003). Esteban Vicente. The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives. 6529-531.
Ellis, L. (2000). Contributed to digital version of Contexts and Comparisons: A student guide to the Great Works course by Paula S. Berggren at http://newman.baruch.cuny.edu/digital/2000/c_n_c/.
Agee, W., Davis, R., Ellis, L., Jorge, Y., Kienholz, K., Lapierre, A., Martegani, M. L., Lukowski, C., McAlpine, E., & Manishewitz, R. (1994). Paths of abstraction: Painting in New York 1944 – 1981, Selections from the Ciba Art Collection.
Research Currently in Progess
Ellis, L.(n.d.). Application of IL to decision making systems: Helping students to pose questions and evaluate results. In Progress.
Ellis, L.(n.d.). Services rendered and services received: The differences between librarian and user preferences for reference engagement . In Progress.
| Title | Funding Agency Sponsor | Start Date | End Date | Awarded Date | Total Funding | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is it Good Enough? The Evaluation of Results in Federated Searching | PSC-CUNY 40 | 07/01/2009 | 06/30/2010 | 3985 | Completed |
| Honor / Award | Organization Sponsor | Date Received | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baruch College Recognition Award for Scholarship and Creative Achievement | 2005 | ||
| Outstanding Paper of 2004 in Reference Services Review, Scholar Literati Award for Excellence | Emerald | 2005 | |
| Top 20 Articles for 2004 by Library Instruction Round Table | American Library Association | 2004 | |
| Student Chapter of the Year Award | American Society for Information Science (ASIS) | 1999 | |
| Ralph J. Bunche Fellowship (1997-1999) | Rutgers University | 1997 |
Department
| Committee Name | Position Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library Curriculum Committee | Committee Chair | 9/1/2012 | Present |
| Library Curriculum Committee | Committee Member | 1/1/2000 | Present |
| Peer Observation of Teaching | 1/1/2007 | 5/31/2016 | |
| Library Department | Secretary | 9/1/2013 | 5/31/2015 |
| Library Information Literacy Advisory Committee (LILAC) Subcommittee on Assessment | Committee Member | 9/1/2007 | 9/30/2012 |
| Digital Reference Subcommittee | Committee Member | 6/1/2002 | 5/31/2011 |
| E-Mail Reference Services | Administrator | 6/1/2002 | 5/31/2011 |
| Library Redesign Committee | Committee Member | 9/1/2009 | 5/31/2010 |
| Ad Hoc Committee on Federated Search | Committee Member | 5/1/2007 | 6/30/2008 |
| Library Curriculum Committee | Committee Chair | 9/1/2005 | 5/31/2008 |
| Classroom Redesign Committee | Committee Member | 1/1/2006 | 8/31/2007 |
| Information Research Skills Focus Group | Committee Chair | 1/31/2006 | |
| Research Consultations | Administrator | 9/1/2002 | 12/31/2005 |
| Interactive Development Group | Committee Member | 1/1/2002 | 12/31/2005 |
| Subject Guide Committee | Committee Member | 6/1/2002 | 5/31/2003 |
| Subotnick Financial Services Center Committee | Committee Member | 9/1/1999 | 12/31/2002 |
| Steering Committee for Library/Faculty Technology Collaboration | Committee Member | 1/1/1999 | 12/31/2002 |
| Baruch College and Brooklyn College Joint Committee on Training and Development | Committee Member | 1/1/2001 | 5/31/2002 |
| Library Curriculum Committee | Secretary | 6/1/2000 | 5/31/2002 |
| Digital Reference Working Group | Committee Member | 6/1/2000 | 12/31/2001 |
| Information Fair Subcommittee | Committee Member | 8/31/2001 |
College
| Committee Name | Position Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Academic Review Committee | Committee Member | Present | |
| Academic Freedom and Responsibility Committee | Present | ||
| Library Curriculum Committee | Committee Chair | Present | |
| Library Curriculum Committee | Committee Member | Present | |
| Library Executive Committee | Committee Member | 8/31/2026 | |
| Peer Observation of Teaching | Peer Observer | 5/31/2025 | |
| School Academic Review Committee | Committee Member | 5/31/2016 | |
| Library Department | Secretary | 5/31/2015 | |
| College Academic Review Committee | 12/31/2012 | ||
| Library Information Literacy Advisory Committee (LILAC) Subcommittee on Assessment | Committee Member | 9/30/2012 | |
| E-Mail Reference Services | Administrator | 5/31/2011 | |
| Digital Reference Subcommittee | Committee Member | 5/31/2011 | |
| Library Redesign Committee | Committee Member | 5/31/2010 | |
| Committee on Library | 5/31/2009 | ||
| Ad Hoc Committee on Federated Search | Committee Member | 6/30/2008 | |
| Baruch College/Merrill Lynch Entrepreneurship Competition | 5/31/2008 | ||
| Library Curriculum Committee | Committee Chair | 5/31/2008 | |
| Classroom Redesign Committee | Committee Member | 8/31/2007 | |
| Information Research Skills Focus Group | Committee Chair | 1/31/2006 | |
| Interactive Development Group | Committee Member | 12/31/2005 | |
| Research Consultations | Administrator | 12/31/2005 | |
| Baruch College Learning Communities | 8/31/2004 | ||
| College NOW | 5/31/2004 | ||
| Educational Technology Committee | 5/31/2003 | ||
| Subject Guide Committee | Committee Member | 5/31/2003 | |
| Subotnick Financial Services Center Committee | Committee Member | 12/31/2002 | |
| Steering Committee for Library/Faculty Technology Collaboration | Committee Member | 12/31/2002 | |
| Baruch College and Brooklyn College Joint Committee on Training and Development | Committee Member | 5/31/2002 | |
| Library Curriculum Committee | Secretary | 5/31/2002 | |
| Digital Reference Working Group | Committee Member | 12/31/2001 | |
| Search Committee for Chief Librarian | Committee Member | 1/1/1970 | |
| Ad hoc Committee on Library Classroom Furniture | Committee Member | 1/1/1970 |
University
| Committee Name | Position Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSC Research Awards Panel on Computer Science and Library | Committee Member | 2/1/2016 | Present |
| Student Affairs Committee of University Faculty Senate | Committee Member | 9/1/2014 | Present |
| University Advisory Council on Diversity | Committee Member | 9/1/2014 | Present |
| CUNY Library Assessment Committee | 9/1/2010 | Present | |
| University Faculty Senate | Senator for Baruch | 2/1/2009 | Present |
| PSC-CUNY Library Faculty Delegate Assembly | 1/1/2005 | Present | |
| Inclusion, Diversity, Equality, and Access (IDEA) Committee | Committee Member | 1/9/2024 | 9/1/2027 |
| Status of Faculty | Committee Chair | 1/9/2022 | 1/6/2024 |
| University Faculty Senate Research Awards Committee | 9/1/2009 | 1/31/2012 | |
| CUNY Task Force on Assessment | Committee Member | 2/1/2011 | 1/31/2012 |
| LACUNY | President | 1/1/2007 | 12/31/2008 |
| LACUNY | Vice-President | 1/1/2006 | 12/31/2007 |
| LACUNY | Delegate | 1/1/2003 | 12/31/2007 |
| PSC-CUNY Grant Evaluator | 12/31/2005 | ||
| "The Arts in New York City" | Guest lecturer for Honors College | 1/1/2002 | 12/31/2003 |
| LACUNY | Alternate Delegate | 1/1/1999 | 12/31/2001 |
Professional
| Organization | Position Role | Organization State | Organization Country | Start Date | End Date | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library Association of the City University of New York (LACUNY) | Officer, President/Elect/Past | New York | United States | 9/1/2007 | 8/31/2008 | |
| Library Association of the City Unviersity of New York (LACUNY) | Officer, Vice President | New York | United States | 9/1/2006 | 8/31/2007 |
Public
| Organization | Position Role | Organization State | Organization Country | Start Date | End Date | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Libraries Association (SLA), Business & Finance Division (1999-2002; 2007 - Present) | Member | Present | ||||
| Library Association of the CUNY (LACUNY) | Member | 1/1/1999 | Present | |||
| Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) | Member | 1/1/2000 | Present |