Online Resources and Databases
Business & Careers
The NFIB s the voice of small business, advocating on behalf of America’s small and independent business owners, both in Washington, D.C., and in all 50 state capitals. NFIB is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and member-driven. This website is free, easy to search, and provides tons of reliable information for the small business owner including: finances, legal, human resources, technology, marketing, etc. The Coronavirus tab includes free webinars, federal lending options, etc.
Millington Chamber of Commerce Our local Chamber offers regular opportunities to network with other area business owners.
Tennessee Small Business News at NFIB - Check here for the latest news from Nashville that affects our business here.
U.S. Small Business Administration - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. The SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.
SBA's Coronavirus Relief Options - Information about EIDL Loan Advance, Paycheck Protection Program, Express Bridge Loans, Debt Relief
Tennessee Small Business Development Center - The Memphis, TN TSBDC Office provides small business start-up services including, but not limited to: business plan development, financial planning assistance, marketing plan development, sources of capital, & social media guidance.
Tennessee Small Business News at NFIB - Check here for the latest news from Nashville that affects our business here.
Tennessee Small Business Development Center - The Memphis, TN TSBDC Office provides small business start-up services including, but not limited to: business plan development, financial planning assistance, marketing plan development, sources of capital, & social media guidance.
Unemployment Insurance Relief During COVID-19 Outbreak Information on how to apply.
Career One Stop is created by the United State Department of Labor and is excellent website for all sorts of job search information. If you don't have a computer at home, Microsoft Office Word, an email address, or need help with applying to online applications? The library is here for you! We can assist you with the job search process. We hirely recommend you explore Career One Stop to get started.
Job seekers need to have an email address that they can access to apply for jobs. It is also helpful to have your resume typed up and saved on your computer or in your email account.
Creating a Resume in a Word Document Video
Choose901.com - Apply to jobs online directly with the local companies that are hiring.
CityCurrent Job Board - More local jobs where you can apply online directly with the employer.
ZipRecruiter- ZipRecruiter will connect you directly to employers who are hiring and then you will fill our an online application. It is very important that you supply an email address and check your email regularly because that is how you will be contacted about available jobs.
Indeed.com - One of the largest and widely used job search engines by both employers and job seekers. Job seekers must set up an account, fill out applications for jobs, and upload a resume in Word doc format.
CareerBuilder - Create an account and upload your resume. CareerBuilder matches your experience/qualifications up with employers.
Snagajob - Snagajob list many entry level and management jobs available in Millington. It also helps you create a resume!
City of Millington Job Openings - Current job openings working for the City of Millington. Apply online by filling out the application.
Shelby County Government Job Openings
USAJOBS - USAJOBS connects job seekers with federal employment opportunities across the United States and around the world. As the Federal Government’s official employment site, USAJOBS provides resources to help the right people find the right jobs.
Best Job Search Engines and Websites
Choose901.com - Apply to jobs online directly with the local companies that are hiring.
CityCurrent Job Board - More local jobs where you can apply online directly with the employer.
ZipRecruiter- ZipRecruiter will connect you directly to employers who are hiring and then you will fill our an online application. It is very important that you supply an email address and check your email regularly because that is how you will be contacted about available jobs.
Indeed.com - One of the largest and widely used job search engines by both employers and job seekers. Job seekers must set up an account, fill out applications for jobs, and upload a resume in Word doc format.
CareerBuilder - Create an account and upload your resume. CareerBuilder matches your experience/qualifications up with employers.
Snagajob - Snagajob list many entry level and management jobs available in Millington. It also helps you create a resume!
City of Millington Job Openings - Current job openings working for the City of Millington. Apply online by filling out the application.
Shelby County Government Job Openings
USAJOBS - USAJOBS connects job seekers with federal employment opportunities across the United States and around the world. As the Federal Government’s official employment site, USAJOBS provides resources to help the right people find the right jobs.
Hey Kids!Welcome to TEL4U, your online galaxy for Homework Help, eBooks, and Games & Activities from the Tennessee Electronic Library.
Online Learning
The Crash Course team has produced free, engaging videos on high school and college level topics ranging from the humanities to the sciences. These courses have become to the casual learner through their YouTube channel. Topics include: Anatomy, History, Chemistry, Computer Science, Ecology, Government, Mythology, Psychology, Sociology, Study Skills and more! The videos do contain small pop-up ads that do not stop the video from playing.
a nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. Excellent free and high quality resource for all K-12 subjects and for post-high school test prep.
A 31-minute introduction video for those who want all the details.
Easy Step-by-step instructions for creating your parent and child accounts available in different languages.
NatGeo for Kids has a great balance of action games, quizzes, and and funny activities. These quizzes are quick, fun and easy and the action games offer a surprising variety of games to play (Our personal favorite is Dung Beetle Derby). Go here to learn more about animals and if you love trivia!
PBS Kids is a great source for educational and interactive games and videos featuring many children's favorite characters. Explore the town of Birdwell with everyone's favorite big red dog, Clifford, or create your own story with Pinkalicious's Story Maker! Go to the Videos, section and watch some of the best kids' educational shows on demand like Sesame Street, Curious George, Mister Rogers, the Cat in the Hat, and many more!
If you have young ones (K through 3rd Grade) who are learning to read or need practice to improve their reading, check out Starfall! They have lot's of stories, songs, and games that will make learning letter sounds and reading fun! Some content is paid but a whole lot of it is absolutely free!
This Memphis PBS Channel 10...Broadcast programming, developed by the Tennessee Department of Education in partnership with teachers across the state, will cover English language arts (ELA) and math for first through sixth grades. For seventh and eighth graders, recorded video lessons will be available online starting April 13.
This is the Tennessee Electronic Library's (TEL's) website for grades Pre-K‐5 provides a safe place for kids to go online for educational and fun websites. It includes: eBooks, Homework Help, State History, Look it Up (a link to free encyclopedias like World Book), Games and Activities.
Encyclopedias, Reference Resources, and Law
Books and Literature
Newspapers, Magazines, and Journals
Health for Students
For Tweens and Teens
Nemours is a nonprofit children's health system. Neil Izenberg, a doctor at Nemours, founded KidsHealth.org and TeensHealth.org in 1995. Their goal is to help families take charge of their health. Note: All information on TeensHealth® is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
Specialized Subjects
Hobbies
Arts
Science
Family Research & History
For Elementary students
This is the Tennessee Electronic Library's (TEL's) website for grades Pre-K‐5 provides a safe place for kids to go online for educational and fun websites. It includes: eBooks, Homework Help, State History, Look it Up (a link to free encyclopedias like World Book), Games and Activities.
Health
Search ANY medical concern at this website and get to the absolute most reliable health information on the internet! Don't Google health concerns, use MedlinePlus!
MedlinePlus is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Their mission is "to present high-quality, relevant health and wellness information that is trusted, easy to understand, and free of advertising, in both English and Spanish. Anywhere, anytime, on any device—for free."
MentalHealth.gov provides one-stop access to U.S. government mental health and mental health problems information. Find descriptions of mental disorders and find out how to get help. If you are having a mental crisis, please get immediate help. For potentially life-threatening emergencies, call 9-1-1. For the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or chat online. For general mental health information or to locate local treatment services call the SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline. Speak to a live person, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST.1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727).
Are you looking for information on natural remedies (herbs or botanicals) or alternative treatments such as acupuncture, yoga, meditation, etc.? The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) is the Federal Government’s lead agency for scientific research on the diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine. NCCIH was formerly known as the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — the world’s oldest and largest private cancer center — has devoted more than 130 years to exceptional patient care, innovative research, and outstanding educational programs.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
The Pillbox website was developed to aid in the identification of unknown pills. It combines images of pills with appearance and other information to enable users to visually search for and identify oral solid dosage for medications.
This is an A-Z listing of prescription drugs that includes what the drug is used for, precautions, side effects, etc. You can also use the MedlinePlus search box to go directly to information about the drug instead of scrolling down the alphabetically list.
The LactMed® database contains information on drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. Search a drug name at the second search box where it says "Search this book."
PubMed is the preferred database by many doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel. Not all resources listed are available in full-text, but each article does include a short description including a summary of the outcome of the medical research (clinical trials, case studies, etc.). PubMed® comprises more than 30 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.
Individuals with serious health concerns should see a doctor. For minor, non-life threatening health concerns, give this symptom checker a try! Mayo Clinic is the #1 hospital in the United States and is a "not-for-profit organization, academic medical center based in Rochester, Minnesota focused on clinical practice, education, and research. It's a reliable source for any health information.
Nemours is a nonprofit children's health system. Neil Izenberg, a doctor at Nemours, founded KidsHealth.org and TeensHealth.org in 1995. Their goal is to help families take charge of their health. Note: All information on TeensHealth® is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
For any and all information about cancer and support for caregivers, the American Cancer Society can help. They also have a 24/7 phone number 1(800)227-2345 and a live chat.
The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. Explore or search their website for reliable information on any health condition related to the heart.