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Britannica Library

The go-to reference resource for all ages

With 3 sites in one, patrons can conduct research, work on special projects, or explore their unique interests.

Britannica Library

The go-to reference resource for all ages

With 3 sites in one, patrons can conduct research, work on special projects, or explore their unique interests.

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support every patron

Users can switch between 3 reading levels on each article, listen to article read aloud, and use Merriam-Webster’s double click dictionary to learn definitions and hear pronunciations. Articles can also be translated into over 80 languages.

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Britannica Library Children is the perfect place to find unique and safe content that empowers younger users to ignite curiosity and discovery.

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Britannica Library Young Adult encourages independent learning with access to multimedia content and the ability to toggle between reading levels.

Reference Center

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Britannica Library Reference Center allows users to easily conduct fact-checked research from continually updated encyclopedia articles.

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