Library Contact Information

Mary Johnson - 616.994.5185
WOHS Librarian
M W F  North Building Library
T Th  South Building Library

Terri Housler - 616.994.5198
WOHS North Library Assistant

Randi Melnyk - 616.738.6898
WOHS South Library Assistant

Michigan E-Library Project

The Michigan e-Library Project is a statewide Library of Michigan project (formerly called Access Michigan) that provides free access to Michigan residents to several commercial databases. Passwords are required to access the databases from a remote (outside of a library) location.

These passwords are available at all of the West Ottawa school libraries.

InfoTrac
InfoTrac consists of over 40 databases.   Included are many general and also topic specific databases, on a variety of levels from elementary to college research.   Magazines, newspapers, books and various multimedia sources are all indexed, with most having full-text articles. 

FirstSearch
FirstSearch includes 27 databases. Many are only indexes and do not have full-text articles. Full-text databases include WilsonSelect (1400 magazines and newspapers), World Almanac, World Book Encyclopedia (international version, text only), and Business and Industry (600 magazines)..

NetLibrary - ebooks
Over 160,000 full-text books, mainly secondary level non-fiction, are available to browse or check out (6 hour maximum). One time registration is required at a school or public library prior to use at home.

LearnA Test
LearnA Test is a test preparation site providing a wide variety of tests. Sample tests available include SAT, ACT, PPST, GED, graduate school, grade level tests, military, civil service, and many more. Students and adults can complete the sample tests online, have them scored, and view the results.

LearnA Test is available online at http://learningexpresslibrary.com. You will need to register for a free account by providing your email address and a password before you can access the tests. It's very easy and quick to register and your password will allow you future immediate access the next time you utilize the site.