Britannica Library
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VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Britannica Library | Encyclopaedia Universalis |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | Articles can be translated into 100+ languages, read aloud with text-to-speech, and displayed in OpenDyslexic font. | The education editions offer Open-Dyslexic font and dark mode display options. |
| Founded | 1768 | 1968 |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois, United States | Boulogne-Billancourt, France |
| Purpose | Britannica Library provides continuously updated resources for research, projects, and exploration for learners of all ages. | Encyclopædia Universalis presents its online resources as an encyclopedia for teaching and documentary research, serving individuals and professional organizations. |
| Research tools | The Navigator toolbar lets users adjust reading levels, change font size, cite sources, and jump between article sections. | Universalis Éducation includes intermediate and advanced access levels, mind maps, a dictionary, a personal space, and country data. |
| 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]. | The maker directs education and junior product support requests to its online support site and USB product requests to a separate assistance site. |
Britannica Library plans
- Britannica LibraryPriced on request
Encyclopaedia Universalis plans
- Découverte€1 a month
- Fidélité€1 a month
- Zen€79, paid once
Pick Britannica Library if…
Britannica Library suits public libraries serving readers of different ages, as well as homeschoolers and lifelong learners seeking research and learning materials.
Pick Encyclopaedia Universalis if…
It suits individual readers seeking an ad-free reference collection, as well as schools, libraries, local authorities, and companies. The separate Junior and Éducation editions are aimed at primary, secondary, and higher education users.