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Purpose
Britannica Library provides continuously updated resources for research, projects, and exploration for learners of all ages.Read 30 Sep 2026 · britannicaeducation.com
Audience
Britannica describes the product for public libraries and their patrons, including community members, homeschoolers, and lifelong learners.Read 30 Sep 2026 · britannicaeducation.com
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].Read 30 Sep 2026 · britannicaeducation.com
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · britannicaeducation.com
Founded
1768Read 28 Sep 2026 · britannicaeducation.com
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.Read 30 Sep 2026 · britannicaeducation.com
Accessibility
Articles can be translated into 100+ languages, read aloud with text-to-speech, and displayed in OpenDyslexic font.Read 30 Sep 2026 · britannicaeducation.com
AI search
ASK Britannica answers natural-language questions using Britannica’s verified, editorially reviewed content and includes source links.Read 30 Sep 2026 · britannicaeducation.com
Content
The product page lists 139,000+ articles, 136,000+ images and videos, 1,100+ biographies, and 24,000+ primary sources.Read 30 Sep 2026 · britannicaeducation.com
Content types
The library includes scholarly articles, journals, e-books, newspapers, magazines, maps, biographies, and videos in an ad-free space.Read 30 Sep 2026 · britannicaeducation.com
Dictionary
The Double-Click Dictionary provides Merriam-Webster definitions and audio pronunciations.Read 30 Sep 2026 · britannicaeducation.com
Pricing basis
Britannica Education says pricing is based on the weighted user enrollment of the organization and offers a custom quote.Read 30 Sep 2026 · britannicaeducation.com
Reading levels
The service has four levels: Young Children, Children, Young Adults, and Reference Center.Read 30 Sep 2026 · britannicaeducation.com
Research tools
The Navigator toolbar lets users adjust reading levels, change font size, cite sources, and jump between article sections.Read 30 Sep 2026 · britannicaeducation.com
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.Read 30 Sep 2026 · britannicaeducation.com

Plans and prices

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

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