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

Subscribe to the one resource that offers three unique sites for 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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“This is a resource for the ages. The content is superb; there is something for everyone here. It is matched by an inviting and compelling presentation. The way Britannica has interwoven these three resources into one database is marvelous.”

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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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"We felt really supported by the team at Britannica and received excellent training on the resource. We are really excited to promote this resource to our customers."

Julie Merrifield

Library Technician – Collections (Acting), City of PAE Libraries