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Britannica Library
About
Britannica Library is a resource for kids, teens, and adults, containing over 150,000 articles across a wide range of topics. Britannica Library provides you with access to three sites in one. The Complete Encyclopaedia (Adults), the Student Encyclopaedia (Teens), and the Junior Encyclopaedia (Kids).
Britannica Library comprises more than 150,000 articles and links to over 20,000 sites which are reviewed by Britannica Editors. You can also access over 750 full-text journals and magazines. Additionally, Britannica Library includes the full Miriam-Webster Dictionary and World Atlas.
Britannica Library subjects
- Arts
- Biography
- Business
- Current Affairs
- Environment
- Health
- History
- Human
- Geography
- Information Technology
- Literature
- Music
- Science
- Technology
This online version contains the same information as the official print version of Encyclopedia Britannica. It’s enhanced with practical help and extra information, including photos, videos, and sound recordings. It’s easy to select your reading level and the types of media you wish to view (text, images, videos, dictionary, websites, eBooks).
Bu clicking on Content Related to this Topic, you can delve further than ever before into topics of interest and related information. A really special and super-helpful feature is the ability to double-click any word in Britannica articles. This will open a pop-up containing the definition and an audio pronunciation of the word!
How to access
- Visit Richmond Tweed Regional Library’s unique link at https://library.eb.com.au/storelibrarycard?id=richtweed and enter your library card when prompted.
- Click on Kids, Teens, or Adults research areas
- Enjoy!
The following video by Miss Katie of Byron Bay Library shows you how to access this great free resource. If you need help, contact your local library for assistance.
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Printing, Scanning & Copying
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Word Processing & Internet Access
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WiFi Access
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