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Encyclopaedia Britannica Online

Access

Encyclopaedia Britannica website

Coverage

This product has an original copyright date of 1999 and this is extended annually. Additional material is added frequently

Subject

Multidisciplinary, providing introductory to very detailed information on a range of subjects.

Geographic coverage

International

Includes

Fulltext of the Encyclopaedia Britannica with the option to search or browse. It inlcudes sound and video clips as well as text and graphics.
Includes the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus
Access to over 150 journals and an atlas incorporated within the product
It links to many thousands of reviewed and recommended web sites

Non-electronic version

We do not have a current edition in print

Authentication

IP authentication, using EZproxy

User guide

There are search and browse functions.
Choose the sections you want to search. Dictionary terms may be searched for or double clicking on a word will bring up the dictionary term.
There is a reasonably extensive help online.

Number of users allowed

Unlimited

Publisher

Encyclopaedia Britannica

Notes

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Revised: 10-Jul-2007 14:39 :: Content by: Electronic Services Librarian

 

 
 

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