Multiple Literacies Lab

Mission

To enable the acquisition of multiple literacy skills through research and evidence-based practice.

Objectives

To research core competencies in multiple literacies skill acquisition
To facilitate the interdisciplinary study of multiple literacies to promote life-long learning
To secure funding for projects related to multiple literacies
To engage graduate students in research opportunities to understand multiple literacies
To establish UNT as a leader in multiple literacies skill acquisition and research

Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CST
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/UNT-MLLAB-Sept2025
Presenter: Katie Klein

Topic: Information Literacy in Charter Schools
Description: Did you know that only 52% of charter schools have a school library (NCES, 2022)? After starting the library program in a charter school, Dr. Klein was curious about how other charter schools approach teaching information literacy, many without the support of a school librarian. In this presentation, she will share what she learned in her dissertation and what practices might be useful to research further and share with other schools.
Bio: Katie Klein is an Assistant Professor at UNT. She recently completed her Ph.D. at the University of South Carolina. She worked for 10 years as a secondary school librarian before moving into higher education.