APUS Library Stacks in Charles Town, WV

Most schools have online libraries these days, but what exactly is an online library and how can it help you succeed as a student? I sat down with Priscilla Coulter at American Public University System and asked her to share three things most students probably don’t know about the library at APUS.

This isn’t your average library. The librarians at APUS make it their mission to provide students and faculty with the highest quality of information specialists on the Web while at a distance. Learning how to balance pedagogy, media, information resources, and technology is no easy task. So, how can a student best leverage these valuable resources from the experts?

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Change up your schedule every other week to keep things interesting and fresh for class. While it’s up to your instructor to keep the content and assignments new and engaging, it’s your responsibility to manage your work and interest.

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Many students who decide to return to school may feel some trepidation about this new experience. For those who take American Public University System’s COLL100 course, or a similar introductory course at another online school, the initial online experience can be less scary.

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Welcome to the COLL100 Neighborhood!

In a lot of ways COLL100 is like an online block party. The online classroom is like the neighborhood and the students are like new homeowners, moving into a new area. COLL100 provides a foundational base for undergraduate students to build upon throughout the rest of their academic careers. Not only can students learn a bit about their new “neighborhood” (the classroom, library, and other APUS services), they can also meet some of their new “neighbors.” Like at our homes when we need to borrow an egg to finish dinner, it is a good idea to make friends with our neighbors.

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Where Do I Put All This Stuff?

Research.  It comes with being a student.  Whether you are researching a topic for a short essay, a final paper, your thesis,  or your own interest, you will accumulate information.  Links in one class could be useful in another class, or in another “bucket” of related information. 

Instead of amassing an unsorted bookmark list or a pile of mystery folders, think about embracing your inner librarian and start to curate your materials.  While this might not sound exciting, it’s not difficult and will become  useful to you through your academic career and beyond.   

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