Britannica Library

Bring the world’s knowledge to your community. Britannica Library bridges your digital content gap with the most comprehensive source of factual information for all ages.

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4 Levels of content to meet every patron’s research needs

Subscribe to the one resource that offers four unique sites for early learners, children, young adults and older patrons. With Britannica Library, it’s easy to choose an age-appropriate level for conducting research, completing homework assignments and working on special projects in the library or at home.

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ASK Britannica: AI-Powered Search

A faster, more intelligent way to find answers on Britannica Library.

Start a Conversation

Patrons can ask natural-language questions and receive concise, trustworthy answers, drawn exclusively from Britannica Library content.

Ask Follow-up Questions

Enable deeper exploration with multi-turn conversations that let patrons refine their questions or pursue related topics.

Check the Source

Every response links back to the original Britannica Library article(s), making it easy for patrons to verify information and expand their research.

Advancing Responsible AI

Built for safe, responsible use with inbuilt guardrails to prevent misuse, so your community can explore with confidence. See our FAQs to learn more.

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Britannica Library: Early Learning

The go-to platform for nurturing curiosity in young learners.

Created for Young Learners

Britannica Library: Early Learning offers a safe, age-appropriate and educational environment to inspire the next generation of learners.

Easy to use, Engaging Interface

Place the power of discovery and exploration at the fingertips of younger learners, with an engaging, easy-to-use interface.

Cater to Diverse Reader Needs

Access highly engaging, non-fiction content designed for beginning readers, with levelled articles and natural audio read-aloud.

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Special features

Age-appropriate home pages

Separate home pages for three levels— Kids, Teens, or Adults — allow users to find the most suitable content for school projects or for learning something new.

A wealth of research tools

Research sources include three databases, thousands of curated articles and magazines, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools and recommended websites, along with a pop-up Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary and Thesaurus.

Always up to date

Content is updated daily—at least 1,200 new and revised articles and media per month—to keep users informed and engaged.

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