General Resources

Polaris

Access the library's online catalog.

Mango LanguagesMango Languages

Mango Languages is an online learning system that can help you learn languages like:

  • Brazilian Portuguese
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Mandarin Chinese
  • Russian
  • Spanish

GenNetWiseGenNetWise

GetNetWise is a resource for families and caregivers attempting to give children safe, educational, and entertaining online experiences. Their site includes a glossary of Internet terms, a guide to online safety, directions for reporting online trouble, a directory of online safety tools, a large listing of sites for children.

The Library of CongressThe Library of Congress

The Library of Congress provides both permanent and temporary online exhibits. Among these are extensive photo archives. Several subjects (among many others) include:

  • African American Odyssey
  • Omaha Indian music
  • Selected Civil War photographs

The Argus ClearinghouseThe Argus Clearinghouse

The Argus Clearinghouse has a large collection of links organized by subject and rated out of five stars.

EBSCOhostEBSCOhost

To access the library's EBSCO databases, us the following login information:

  • Username: westmemphis
  • Password: library

HeritageQuestHeritageQuest

HeritageQuest is a database designed for genealogy and family history research. Use your library card number to access the site.