Britannica Online Library Edition contains a wealth of information for everyone - from school pupils to university students, from business professionals to the plain curious. Whether it’s frogs or physics, gardening or geography, Britannica Online Library Edition covers it all.

How to use Britannica

Library members can use the online resources 24/7 whether using a PC at the library, at work, or in the comfort of your own home. The site offers content at three different entry levels (see links below). At the Britannica log-in screen, it will ask you for your library membership number. Just type in the long number printed above the barcode on the top of your library card.

Features of Britannica Online include:

Biography of the Day & This Day in History - Enter a date and find historical information about famous people and events which occurred on this day.
News Feeds - BBC News & The New York Times is updated daily and makes for an interesting read about the world’s current events.
Video Collection - Find selected Video Clips and Extended Play Videos organised by subject.
Year in Review - Recap on what happened in previous years.
Notable Quotations - Browse famous quotes.
Spotlights - Explore the multimedia presentations on a variety of topics - from Shakespeare to Nobel Prize-winners.
Classics - Explore the classic voices of the past, view famous artists’ work, learn about the world’s best cartographers, read about past archaic ideas and evolving knowledge.
Merriam Webster’s Dictionary & Thesaurus - Find definitions of unfamiliar words.
World Atlas - Examine maps of continents, countries, and oceans; also find links to related Encyclopædia Britannica articles.
World Data - View and compare ranked statistics and country snapshots.
Timelines - Featuring 14 historical topics throughout the ages.
Country Comparison - Compare maps, flags, statistics, events, and multimedia about any two countries in the world.

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