Tara Kenjockety, undergraduate community engagement librarian and anthropology librarian at the Hesburgh Libraries, has been appointed to the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) Anthropology and Sociology Section’s (ANSS) Instruction and Information Literacy Committee. 

“Tara’s appointment to this committee is a mark of her growing reputation in the library profession,” said Margaret Meserve, Interim Edward H. Arnold Dean, Hesburgh Libraries and University of Notre Dame Press. “Information Literacy is one of the most important issues facing higher education today, and I know the entire campus community will benefit from Tara’s engagement with this group.”

As a part of ANSS, Kenjockety will work with other committee members to create information literacy frameworks and instructional resources specifically tailored for the social sciences. 

“It is with great enthusiasm that I accept my appointment to the ACRL Anthropology and Sociology Section’s Instruction and Information Literacy Committee,” Kenjockety said. “Committees like this provide standardized, yet adaptable, guidance for academic and research libraries. Over the years, the information literacy framework and companion documents have served as vital tools for librarians nationwide.”

Kenjockety says that she is excited to contribute to the committee in developing essential resources for information literacy, in particular as it intersects with the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.

“This proactive approach to addressing emerging challenges and opportunities presented by new technologies like AI ensures that librarians remain central to campus conversations around AI and fosters critical thinking among our students,” she said. 

While working with the committee to create the guidelines, Kenjockety will utilize her expertise gained from developing and delivering information literacy instruction sessions at the Hesburgh Libraries. In addition, she says she will draw from her experience participating in the Notre Dame Teaching Well with AI Academy.

“As librarians, it is crucial that we proactively engage with the changes in the information landscape that generative AI brings to ensure responsible and ethical use of AI,” she said. “By developing robust information literacy frameworks, we can empower our students to critically evaluate AI-generated content.”