Elaine Thornton

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University of Arkansas

Also affiliated: North Carolina State University (2020); Texas A&M University (2009–2017)

Formerly Arkansas Open Education & Distance Learning Librarian/Associate Professor/Librarian, University of Arkansas through 2022.

6 h-index 91 pubs 108 cited

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OverviewAI-generated summary

Elaine Thornton's research focuses on higher education, particularly first-year programs and student success. Her work also examines the role of academic libraries in supporting educational initiatives and the management and leadership aspects within these contexts.

Thornton has published on topics such as Open Educational Resources (OER) and their relationship with libraries, as well as the use of group messaging to foster peer support among doctoral students. She has also contributed to discussions around Open Education Week, highlighting resources and initiatives in this area.

With an h-index of 6 and 92 total publications, Thornton has a notable output in her fields. Her collaborations include shared publications with researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, such as Robin Rose Freeman, Susan Bradley Pospisil, Brendan Csaposs, and Kathleen Dorn. She also leads a research group, indicating ongoing collaborative work and mentorship.

Metrics

h-index: 6
Publications: 91
Citations: 108

Positions

Senior Mentor (faculty of record) 2024–2025

University of Utah Honors College ORCID
Assistant Director for the History of Health Sciences 2022–2025

University of Utah Eccles Health Sciences Library ORCID
Open Education & Distance Learning Librarian/Associate Professor/Librarian 2016–2022

University of Arkansas Fayetteville University Libraries ORCID
Social Sciences & Education Librarian/ Associate Professor 2008–2016

Texas A&M University University Libraries ORCID

Selected Publications

Using Group Messaging to Facilitate Peer Support Among Early Doctoral Students: A Thematic Analysis of One Cohort’s Text Messages (2022)

Adult Learning 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
Exploring Faculty Perceptions of OER and Impediments to their Use: A Multi-Institutional Study (2020)

International Journal of Open Educational Resources 2 citations DOI OpenAlex