Lori M Thomas

Lori Thomas is an associate faculty at the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering. Lori has earned an MLIS, MBA, MFA, and MA. She is also a PhD student in the School of Information Sciences and Learning Technologies at the University of Missouri. Her research focuses on cross-cultural education, educational technology, data-related education, community engagement, and the history of libraries. She is particularly interested in developing effective infrastructure for inclusive collections.

EDUCATION

PhD, University of Missouri, Information Science & Learning Technologies, expected May 2030
Master of English, Indiana University, Literature Specialization, August 2025
Master of History, Indiana University Indianapolis, World History Specialization, May 2024
Master of Library and Information Science, Indiana University Indianapolis, May 2022
Master of Arts, Villanova University, Classical Studies, May 2022
Master of Arts, Teacher’s College, Columbia University, Computing in Education, May 2014
Master of Fine Arts, Academy of Art University, Non-Figurative Painting, May 2012
Master in Business Administration, Indiana Wesleyan University, April 2006
Master of Arts, Creighton University, Medical Anthropology, August 2020
Bachelor of Science, Saint Mary of the Woods College, Psychology, August 2002
Minor in Business Administration, Saint Mary of the Woods College, August 2002

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Library and Information Sciences

Publications

Thomas, L., & Murillo, A. (2026). Establishing a cross-cultural education framework for Library and Information Science curricula. Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, e20250012,