How to find help
There are many different ways to find help from your library staff:
- Book a Librarian - A virtual consultation for one-on-one research assistance.
- Text a Librarian - Save the Library as a contact for answers at you fingertips.
- Library Email - Contact your campus library with any reference questions or issues accessing your library account.
- Submit a Question - Perfect for in-depth questions, research help, and more.
- Call a Librarian - Find contact information for all TSTC Library staff.
- HelpBot - Chat with the Library Chatbot, designed to guide you to the resources you need.
- Library FAQ - Search for the answers to commonly asked questions.
Staff directory
| Name | Campus | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Lianna Dick |
Statewide Lead | lianna.dick@tstc.edu | 254.867.2349 |
| Emily Ramey | Waco & North Texas | emily.ramey@tstc.edu | 254.867.2344 |
| Nan Hendricks | Harlingen & Ft. Bend | nancy.hendricks@tstc.edu | 956.364.4708 |
| Elaine Frazier | Marshall | elaine.frazier@tstc.edu | 903.923.3382 |
| Amanda Suiters | West Texas | amanda.suiters@tstc.edu | 325.738.3341 |
| Christy McPherson | EWCHEC/Hutto | mcphersonc974@templejc.edu | 512.759.5932 |
What can your library staff do for you?
Statewide Library Director
lianna.dick@tstc.edu | 254.867.2349
How can Lianna help you?
With over 25 years of academic experience, Lianna Dick is leading the Team in offering learning, research, and informational support through a more robust Library Services system. She can assist you with your research or direct your inquiries to other experts.
Education & Experience
Education:
Master of Library Science: Texas Woman's University, 1991
Experience:
Texas State Technical College | Waco, TX
- State Library Lead, 2016 - Present
- Library Director, 2012 - Present
- Technical Services Librarian, 1998 - 2012
Director II
nancy.hendricks@tstc.edu | 956.364.4708
How can Nan help you?
Nancy is the director of the Harlingen campus LRC. She can help you with your research and reference questions or refer you to other experts.
Education & Experience
Education:
Master of Science in Library and Information Studies: Wayne State University, 2007
Experience:
Texas State Technical College | Harlingen, TX
- Director II, 06/2016 - present
- Director I, 11/2010 - 06/2016
- Public Service Librarian, 03/2008 - 11/2010
Coordinator of Library Resources
amanda.suiters@tstc.edu | 325.738.3341
How can Amanda help you?
Amanda Suiters is the Coordinator of Library Resources for TSTC Abilene, Breckenridge, Brownwood, and Sweetwater. She can help you with questions related to library instruction, information literacy, reference, and research.
Education & Experience
Education:
Master of Science in Library and Information Studies: University of North Texas, 2012
Bachelor of Arts in History: University of North Texas, 2010
Experience:
Texas State Technical College | Abilene, Brownwood, Breckenridge, Sweetwater
- Coordinator of Library Resources, 06/2015 - Present
Coordinator of Library Resources
elaine.frazier@tstc.edu | 903.923.3382
How can Elaine help you?
Elaine is the Coordinator of Library Resources for TSTC Marshall and responsible for library contracts and purchasing statewide. She can help you with questions related to reference and research.
Education & Experience
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry: Wiley College, 1985
Experience:
Texas State Technical College | Marshall
- Coordinator of Library Resources, 08/2004 - Present
- Supervisor of Student Activities/ Coordinator of Student Retention, 2001 - 2004
- Program Chair 1998 - 2001
- Chemistry Instructor, 08/1996 - 08/2001
Pubic Services Librarian
emily.ramey@tstc.edu | 254.867.2344
How can Emily help you?
Emily Ramey is the Librarian for the TSTC Waco, New Braunfels, Hutto, and North Texas campuses.
Emily is the statewide primary contact for library instruction and outreach. She can assist you with questions related to information literacy, library instruction, library outreach and promotion initiatives, reference, research, and writing.
Education & Experience
Education:
Master of Science in Information Studies: University of Texas at Austin, 2009
Bachelor of Journalism: University of Texas at Austin, 2006
Experience:
Texas State Technical College | Waco
- Librarian, 11/2012 - Present
Circulation Services Specialist
naomi.tran@tstc.edu | 254.867.2348
How can Naomi help you?
Naomi is a circulation specialist! She can help you book spaces in the library, help you navigate your library account, and can answer questions about how to find resources for your coursework.
Education & Experience
Education:
Bachelor of Arts: Baylor University, 1998
Experience:
Texas State Technical College | Waco
- Circulation Services Specialist, 10/2019 - Present
Library Clerk
luis.gonzalez@tstc.edu | 956.364.4309
How can Luis help you?
Luis can help you navigate your library account and can answer questions about how to find resources for your coursework.
Education & Experience
Education:
Associate of Applied Science in Business Management Technology: Texas State Technical College, 2011
Experience:
Texas State Technical College | Harlingen
- Clerk, 04/2008 - Present