Ella Hu, Ph.D., MLS
Assistant Professor in the Department of Foundational Medical Studies
Ella Hu is a Medical Librarian and Assistant Professor at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (OUWB). She joined OUWB in 2025 with extensive work experience in academic medical librarianship.
Dr. Hu has a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Purdue University and a Master of Library Sciences (MLS) degree from Indiana University. After receiving her MLS degree, she has worked in various academic libraries, first as Science Librarian and most recently as Medical Librarian before joining OUWB.
Dr. Hu is a member of multiple professional organizations, including the Medical Library Association (MLA), the Michigan Health Sciences Libraries Association (MHSLA), and the Metropolitan Detroit Medical Library Group (MDMLG). She has served on various committees in both higher education institutions and professional associations.
Contact Information:
Office: 130 Kresge Library
Phone: (248) 370- 3773
Email: [email protected]
Specialties:
Assessment, collection development, health information literacy instruction, evidence synthesis reviews
Education:
Ph.D., Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
M.L.S., Library Science, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Research Interests:
Library services assessment, evidence-based acquisition, health information literacy, systematic reviews
