About Us

The Thomas University Library and Learning Commons is a premier academic library in the South Georgia region supporting the faculty, staff, and students of Thomas University online and face-to-face. 

Mission: Empower users with the knowledge and skills to be competent and successful information consumers and researchers. 

Vision: Partner with faculty, staff, and students to provide our services and resources through attentive service that demonstrates a commitment to excellence. 

tmccardel@thomasu.edu

TU Phone: 229-227-6959

Education: Library and Information Sciences, MSLIS; Valdosta State University 2025; Humanites, B.A.; Thomas University, 2022

eheasley@thomasu.edu

TU Phone: 229-227-6959

Education: Library and Information Sciences, MSLIS; Florida State University, 2009; English Literature and International Affairs, B.A.; Florida State University 2002

Research/Teaching Interests: Active learning; distance learning; information literacy; health science librarianship; library instruction; open access