Encyclopedia of Arkansas vs Oxford Reference
Encyclopedia of Arkansas
encyclopediaofarkansas.net
Oxford Reference
oxfordreference.comSide by side
| Figure | Encyclopedia of Arkansas | Oxford Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Online Encyclopedias | 8.1 (#8) | 7.1 (#25) |
| Audience | The encyclopedia aims to support Arkansas history teaching and provide reliable basic information with resources for further research. | The Oxford Reference collections guide describes institutional subscriptions and individual subscriptions for Oxford Quick Reference, and an institutional subscription package for Premium. |
| Coverage | The site offers more than 8,200 entries and nearly 18,000 pieces of media, as of January 2026. | The service spans 25 subject areas and includes 2 million digitized entries. |
| Founded | 2006 | 2012 |
| Support | For general questions or technical problems, users can contact the encyclopedia by email or phone. | The 2024 accessibility report lists [email protected] as contact information. |
Plans
Oxford Reference
- Oxford Quick ReferencePrice not published
- Oxford Reference PremiumPriced on request
In their own words
Encyclopedia of Arkansas
Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free web reference about Arkansas history and culture, with material for historians, teachers, students, and other readers. As of January 2026, it offered more than 8,200 entries and nearly 18,000 pieces of media. Readers can browse entries and media alphabetically, by category, county, or time period, and use County Explorer to explore Arkansas counties. A history calendar presents events associated with particular dates.
Alongside text entries and media galleries, the site provides lesson plans, student activities, quizzes, and history programs. It has an En Español section and continues to add photographs, maps, videos, quizzes, and lesson plans. Entries are reviewed and fact checked, with volunteer reviewers involved; public comments are moderated but are not fact-checked. Some sensitive images are blurred and carry content warnings. The project also invites people to suggest topics or media, write or review entries, and volunteer.
Oxford Reference
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