About Us: Meet the LC Team
Som Linthicum
Dean, Learning Commons Division
MLIS, University of South Carolina
MA, Brandeis University
864-646-1761
slinthic@tctc.edu
The Learning Commons provides college-wide, co-curricular access across our four campuses to academic support and tutoring services, supplemental instruction, learning strategies, research support and critical literacy, as well as robust library services and scholarly resources.
About Som
As the Dean of the Learning Commons Division, Som offers strategic leadership, fosters a unified organizational vision, and cultivates a collaborative team environment that promotes the professional growth and development of LC faculty and staff, as well as their research and scholarship. Additionally, Som provides service to the college and the discipline through numerous committees, working groups, and teams.
Brady Cross
Associate Librarian, Collections, Resource Sharing, & Technical Services
MLIS, University of South Carolina
Oversees electronic library systems, lending, and access services management.
About Brady
As the Associate Librarian for Collections, Resource Sharing, and Technical Services, Brady ensures that students, faculty, and staff can discover and access all print and electronic library materials made available by Tri-County Technical College and library partners throughout the United States. Brady also supervises the Technical Services Coordinator and Access Services Coordinator roles.
Liaison Areas
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Engineering Design & Systems Technology
Additional Certifications and Awards
- Alma Certified Administrator
- Primo Certified Administrator
Standing Committees and Service
- TCTC Digital Initiatives Council, Member
- TCTC Calendar Committee, Member
- PASCAL Access Services & Resource Sharing Working Group, Chair
- PASCAL Ebook Collection Committee, Member
- PASCAL Implementation & Management Team, Member
Maddie Compton
Assistant Librarian, Instruction
MLIS, University of South Carolina
864-646-1558
mcompto1@tctc.edu
Coordinates critical information literacy and library instruction for the Learning Commons.
About Maddie
As the Instructional Librarian, Maddie provides exceptional library and information literacy instruction to Tri-County Technical College's students. She utilizes the ACRL Standards, Guidelines, and Frameworks to provide information literacy training to humanities courses across the college.
Liaison Areas
- Oconee Campus
- Comprehensive Studies
- English, Humanities, and Social Sciences
- Research and Reference
Standing Committees and Service
- TCTC Faculty Senate, Senator
- PASCAL Training Working Group, Member
Marisa Reichert
Assistant Librarian, Public Services
MSLIS, Simmons University
864-646-1883
mreicher@tctc.edu
Spearheads reference services and research support in-person, online, and over the phone.
Liaison Areas
- Anderson Campus
- Accounting
- Administrative Office Technology
- Business Administration
- Computer and Information Technology
- Criminal Justice and Rehabilitation
- Early Childhood Education
- Media Arts & Technology
- Research and Reference
Education
- Master of Science in Library Science and Information Services, Simmons University
Standing Committees and Service
- PASCAL Committee for Discovery, Reference, and User Experience, Member
Faith Rankin
Access Services Coordinator
MLIS, University of South Carolina (In Progress)
864-646-1720
crankin1@tctc.edu
Assists patrons at the Information Desk, manages all interlibrary loans, and creates a variety of academic displays.
About Faith
As the Access Services Coordinator, Faith provides high caliber customer service at the Information Desk. She assists Tri-County Technical College students, faculty, and staff obtain materials from the Learning Commons Collection, as well as from colleges and universities throughout the United States.
Professional Presentations
- Smith, M.M., Brown, A., Davis, E., Rankin, F., White, N. (2024). Alma Digitization: The Good, The Bad, and The Weird [Presentation]. PASCAL Webinar. https://pascalsc.libguides.com/ld.php?content_id=75893125
Jaclyn O'Rorke
Learning Commons Representative, Easley
MSI, Florida State University
Provides research and tutoring assistance at Easley Campus Learning Commons.
About Jaclyn
As a Learning Commons Assistant, Jaclyn assists students, faculty, and staff at the Easley Learning Commons. She guides students through the many resources and services available through the Learning Commons. In addition to her duties as the Easley Learning Commons Representative, Jaclyn assists with designing and hand coding the Learning Commons website.
Standing Associations and Service
- TCTC Rural Educators Academy Cohort II, Member
- Medical Library Association National Program Committee 2025, Member
- South Carolina Library Association Awards Committee, Member
Professional Presentations and Publications
- O’Rorke, J.K. (2024). Book Review: Text Mining for Information Professionals. Journal of electronic resources in medical libraries. https://doi.org/10.1080/15424065.2024.2351113
- Rahaman, T., & O’Rorke, J.K. (2020). “What day is it again?” Using Microsoft apps for project management during lockdown [Poster Presentation]. 70th Annual Meeting of the Southern Chapter of the Medical Library Association. Virtual.
Tom Dames
Tutoring Services, Scheduling Control & Logistics
BS, Keene State University
864-646-1367
tutoringcenter@tctc.edu & tdames@tctc.edu
Provides scheduling assistance for Tutoring Services and the Learning Strategist.
About Tom
As the Tutoring Services Desk Representative, Tom provides guidance and assistance to pair students with a qualified, professional tutor and a dedicated learning strategist.
Experience
- Over 20 years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation.
Erin McAleer
Assistant Director, Learning Commons
Academic Support Services Leader
MAT, College of Charleston
864-646-1668
emcaleer@tctc.edu
Manages Tutoring Services and Community Campus Learning Commons.
About Erin
As Assistant Director of the Learning Commons, Erin coordinates academic support programs and services within the Learning Commons, including, but not limited to tutoring services, Supplemental Instruction, early alert and academic recovery, research instruction, workshops, and makerspace activities, and collaborates in support of allied SSE programming. She oversees a team of over twenty staff members across Tutoring Services and the Community Campus Learning Commons.
Additional Certifications and Awards
- Gifted Learning, SC Department of Education
- Highly Qualified Teacher, SC Department of Education
- Higher Education Customer Service Excellence, Coastal Carolina University
- Project-Based Learning, SC Department of Education
- Staff Educator of the Year, SC Technical College Association
Raeneeva Davis
Learning Strategist
MEd, Clemson University
864-646-1795
rdavis32@tctc.edu
Provides workshops and consultations on developing critical skills that can benefit you inside and outside of the classroom.
About Raeneeva
As the Learning Strategist, Raeneeva provides personalized academic coaching and regular workshops to help students enhance skills that will benefit them inside the classroom and in the workforce. She is an expert in teaching students about time management, effective study techniques, notetaking skills, and more.
Standing Committees and Service
- TCTC Women of Color Student Organization, Advisor
- TCTC IDEA Council Learning Outside the Classroom Subcommittee, Member
- TCTC Workplace Skills Co-Curricular Integration Committee, Member
- TCTC Ready Experience Planning Team, Member
Brittany Harrell
Assistant Librarian, Creative Technologies
MLIS, University of South Carolina
864-646-1863
bharrel2@tctc.edu
Manages the Learning Commons Makerspace and Makerspace workshops.
About Brittany
As the Creative Technologies Librarian, Brittany directs the Learning Commons Makerspace. She is responsible for makerspace workshops and one-on-one consultations to help students develop and hone their technical skills.
Liaison Areas
- Easley Campus
- Health Education
- Math
- Sciences
- Makerspace
- Prototyping and Design
- Research and Reference
Standing Committees and Service
- Association of Creative Technologies in Academic Libraries, Member
- United Way of Anderson, Ambassador for Tri-County Technical College's Student Support & Engagement Department
Professional Presentations
- Harrell, B. (2024). We don't just build things on Mondays: a look at how makerspaces can help to build both a student's skillset and sense of belonging. [Poster Presentation]. South Carolina Library Association Conference 2024. Columbia, SC.
Robyn Westmoreland
Technical Services Coordinator
BFA, Full Sail University
Assists patrons at the Information Desk and assists with departmental purchasing and processing.
About Robyn
As the Technical Services Coordinator, Robyn handles a wide variety of administrative budgetary tasks. She also assists with processing, cataloging, and materials acquisitions. In addition to this, Robyn facilitates the Learning Commons Work Study Program.
Additional Certifications and Awards
- Basic Copyright and Intermediate Cataloging for Library Staff, American Library Association
- Customer Service Skills Training: Certification for Higher Education Professionals, Academic Impressions
Standing Committees and Service
- TCTC Staff Advisory Board, Former Vice-Chair & Current Member
- PASCAL Cataloging and Metadata Working Group, Chair-Elect
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Member
Helen Smith
Learning Commons Representative, Anderson
MLIS-Archival Studies, University of Alabama (In Progress)
864-646-6720
hsmith44@tctc.edu
Provides research and tutoring assistance at Anderson Campus Learning Commons.
About Helen
As a Learning Commons Assistant, Helen assists students, faculty, and staff at the Anderson Learning Commons. She guides students through the many resources and services available through the Learning Commons.
Professional Associations and Service
- Phi Alpha Theta, Member
- American Library Association, Member
Marsha Cox
Learning Commons Representative, Oconee
BA, University of Michigan
Provides research and tutoring assistance at Oconee Campus Learning Commons.
About Marsha
As a Learning Commons Assistant, Marsha assists students, faculty, and staff at the Oconee Learning Commons. She guides students through the many resources and services available through the Learning Commons.
Martha Ervin
Tutoring Services, Scheduling Control & Logistics
BA, Georgia State University
864-646-1367
tutoringcenter@tctc.edu & mervin@tctc.edu
Provides scheduling assistance for Tutoring Services, Supplemental Instruction, and the Learning Strategist.
About Martha
As the Tutoring Services Desk Representative, Martha provides guidance and assistance to pair students with a qualified, professional tutor and a dedicated learning strategist.
Learning Commons General Contact Info
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