Britannica Library

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Britannica Library Price based on weighted user enrollment; request a custom quote britannicaeducation.com · 30 Sept 2026

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Free plan: No
Citation tools: Yes
Educator resources: Yes
Institutional access: Yes
Content formats: multimedia and interactive
Update frequency: continuous
Mobile apps: No

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Purpose: Britannica Library provides continuously updated resources for research, projects, and exploration for learners of all ages.
Content: The product page lists 139,000+ articles, 136,000+ images and videos, 1,100+ biographies, and 24,000+ primary sources.
Reading levels: The service has four levels: Young Children, Children, Young Adults, and Reference Center.
Research tools: The Navigator toolbar lets users adjust reading levels, change font size, cite sources, and jump between article sections.
Accessibility: Articles can be translated into 100+ languages, read aloud with text-to-speech, and displayed in OpenDyslexic font.
AI search: ASK Britannica answers natural-language questions using Britannica’s verified, editorially reviewed content and includes source links.
Dictionary: The Double-Click Dictionary provides Merriam-Webster definitions and audio pronunciations.
Content types: The library includes scholarly articles, journals, e-books, newspapers, magazines, maps, biographies, and videos in an ad-free space.
Audience: Britannica describes the product for public libraries and their patrons, including community members, homeschoolers, and lifelong learners.
Access and integrations: Britannica Education lists native login, third-party single sign-on, LTI, whitelisted IP, proxy, location, secure referrer, OpenAthens, and Shibboleth access; listed integration functionality varies by partner and type.
Security and accessibility standards: Britannica Education says it completed Type 2 SOC 2 and SOC 3 examinations and conforms to WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards.
Support: Technical support is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, at 800-621-3900 ext. 7160 or [email protected].
Pricing basis: Britannica Education says pricing is based on the weighted user enrollment of the organization and offers a custom quote.
Founded: 1768

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