UNDERSTANDINGS • SECONDARY FOCUS GROUP by Bibliotecario SF https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5 en-us 2018-10-16 19:52:41 UTC 2025-10-23 03:47:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Dartstarget.png Our students... rene_pena_govea https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589274 value both positive and/or faithful representations of characters who share aspects of their identity but also enjoy books unrelated to their experience.

They need help finding both of these types of books...

]]> 2018-10-16 20:12:33 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589274 Our students want privacy, comfort, and quiet. https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589405 2018-10-16 20:12:55 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589405 Our students find information in "the computer." https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589425 2018-10-16 20:12:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589425 Our students' identities can influence their use of the library. https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589463 2018-10-16 20:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589463 They have never read a book that reflects their life. https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589494 2018-10-16 20:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589494 Our students... https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589521 Prefer Google to books for research]]> 2018-10-16 20:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589521 Our students... https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589584 are unsure what the purpose of the library space.

]]> 2018-10-16 20:13:22 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589584 Our students https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589589 want more services, variety of materials, and access points.]]> 2018-10-16 20:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589589 Some of our students do not see the library as a thriving place to go. https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589603 2018-10-16 20:13:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589603 Our students https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589706 need books that engage them

]]> 2018-10-16 20:13:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589706 Our students expect assistance. https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589724 2018-10-16 20:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589724 lisabish https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589763 There are useful and not so useful parts to our library. All love the comfy spaces and variety of things they can do in the library. Students find it calm and quiet and they can focus in this space(in my opinion, it's really loud and too noisy!)A student wanted his own personal chillax zone(I'm thinking 1960's hairdryer chair)

]]> 2018-10-16 20:13:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589763 Relevancy https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589789 Our students are asking for books which reflect who they are not just over the top intense situations or stereotypical teenage situations. ]]> 2018-10-16 20:13:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589789 Students want adult Urban Fiction to read. https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589811 2018-10-16 20:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589811 Our students value the community that they create by socializing in the space, including: book clubs, eating lunch, and meeting new people. https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589812 2018-10-16 20:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589812 Our students like that the library is not the same as a classroom space. https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589882 2018-10-16 20:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589882 Our students... https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589896 want a warm space to hang out with their friends.

]]> 2018-10-16 20:14:13 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589896 Our students https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589904 want a more comfortable place to relax with friends]]> 2018-10-16 20:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589904 Our students campbelld17 https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589925 Like coming to the library with their language arts' class.

]]> 2018-10-16 20:14:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589925 Our students https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589951 want a library which is an extension of their real lives.

]]> 2018-10-16 20:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589951 Our students https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589989 need positive role models of different ethnic groups]]> 2018-10-16 20:14:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293589989 Our students want book fairs and book clubs. https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293590094 2018-10-16 20:14:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293590094 Our students https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293590102 want more challenging books]]> 2018-10-16 20:14:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293590102 Our students want snacks at any given moment. https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293590130 2018-10-16 20:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293590130 Some of our students only visit the library when it is with a class https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293590136 2018-10-16 20:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293590136 Students want faster computers with access to more video games https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293590242 2018-10-16 20:15:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293590242 Some of our students don't see the library as relevant, necessary, or interesting. lazarusm2 https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293590383 2018-10-16 20:15:35 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293590383 Our students sassos https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293590421 want a space that has structured offerings but is also a place they own and have agency over.]]> 2018-10-16 20:15:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293590421 No Books for Research https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293590439 Our students prefer the internet for research because it is "easier." "Books are complicated - you have to find the book, look in the table of contents, and then if you check out a book, you have to return it..." ]]> 2018-10-16 20:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293590439 Our students https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293590476 don't always know what they want]]> 2018-10-16 20:15:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293590476 Unless there is an assignment where students need to use the library, some will never come lisabish https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293590697 2018-10-16 20:16:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293590697 Our students – even those who infrequently use the library – value the library and its tools and resources. https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293590720 2018-10-16 20:16:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293590720 Our students need help learning how to find books in the library. https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293590857 2018-10-16 20:16:55 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293590857 A place of joy and magic https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293590942 Students remember the activities (like treasure hunts/celebrations) that make the library seem like a place of magic and possibility]]> 2018-10-16 20:17:10 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293590942 Our students know where the library is and enjoy coming with their English classes to get outside reading books. https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293590950 2018-10-16 20:17:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293590950 Our students value the comfort and safety that they find in the library. https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293591000 2018-10-16 20:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293591000 Our students (mostly) see themselves and their ideas in the books and materials in our library. https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293591059 2018-10-16 20:17:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293591059 Our students know how to navigate the library and locate books. https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293591306 2018-10-16 20:18:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293591306 Our students like to play games on library computers. https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293591432 2018-10-16 20:18:35 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293591432 The Library is good place. https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293591435 Our students have positive associations with their experiences in the school library.]]> 2018-10-16 20:18:35 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293591435 I wonder about obtaining a sink/small kitchen because students need to eat constantly and are asking for food lisabish https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293591552 2018-10-16 20:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293591552 The mood is so important https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293591816 One of the students said “It’s so quiet...peaceful...a world of its own...” about our library--I try really hard to create a calm, safe atmosphere and am glad (some) students notice.]]> 2018-10-16 20:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293591816 Our students... https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293592064 Want to come to the library with their classes]]> 2018-10-16 20:20:35 UTC https://padlet.com/bibliotecarioSF/hxv4jas680d5/wish/293592064