Leslie Ross

Instruction Coordinator, Reference and Research Services

Regular Faculty

Zuhl Library 118,

MSC3475,

Las Cruces, NM 88011

rossl@nmsu.edu

575-646-7484

Website

Leslie Ross is an Assistant Professor at NMSU Library’s Reference & Research Services. With a rich background as a reference and instruction librarian and information literacy coordinator at St. Ambrose University, Leslie brings extensive experience to the role. Leslie integrates AI into Information Literacy instruction, emphasizing the importance of bias-free prompting, effective database search design, and the use of tools like Google NotebookLM. In her role as Instruction Coordinator, Leslie highlights the ethical considerations and intersections between AI and the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. For instance, AI-generated content, such as automated news articles or AI-assisted research, illustrates the process of information creation. This connection underscores the necessity for students to comprehend the underlying processes of AI-generated information, including the algorithms and data sets involved, and to critically evaluate the reliability and intent of such content. The Library Instruction program is actively exploring the development of a course that explores the intersection of AI and information literacy, with the potential for collaboration with faculty from various disciplines.