About Ellen Callinan
Before I started law school, I decided to become a law librarian. Even with that goal in mind, I suffered through first year legal research and writing. It was that experience that led to my commitment to improving legal research training. After more than twenty years of working in law libraries, I decided to carve out my own niche as a library consultant, particularly in the area of research training. I believe that I can share the knowledge I've gained throughout my career to help attorneys enjoy research, succeed in their careers and serve their clients well.
Career Highlights
- Manager of Research Services, Crowell & Moring
- Digital Development Librarian, Georgetown University Law Library
- Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University Law Center
Education
- MSLS, Catholic University
- JD, The College of William & Mary
- BA, Trinity College
Selected Publications
Law Library Journal
- Article, “Research Protocols in Library Reference”
- Article, “Change is Good . . . Even if You Love What You Do.”
Law Library Lights
- Columnist, “Training Trends” and various articles
Law Librarianship: A Handbook
- Chapter, “Administration of the Private Law Library”
The Lawyer's Research Companion (1st and 2nd eds.)
- Chapter, “An Approach to Legal Research”
Perspectives in Research & Writing, (West)
- Editorial Board (1994 – 2001)
- Authored and edited many articles
Specialized Legal Research
Chapter, “Government Contracts Research”
The Changing Role of Today’s Law Librarian (AALL Resource Guide)
Selected Presentations
AALL Annual Meetings
- Speaker (1988-1991, 1993, 1999, 2002)
DC Bar
- Legal Research Training (1993)
Institute for Continuing Legal Education (1989)
Georgetown University Law Center
- Summer Associate Bridge the Gap Program (1991 – 1994, 1999 – )
Practicing Law Institute
Legal Research Training (1995)
