Credo Reference
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| Fact | Credo Reference | Encyclopaedia Universalis |
|---|---|---|
| Company history | Infobase announced its acquisition of Credo Reference in December 2018 and says Credo Reference was founded in 1999. | Encyclopædia Universalis says it has published its editorial collection since 1968 and developed the encyclopedia in digital form from 1995. |
| Founded | 1999 | 1968 |
| Headquarters | New York, NY | Boulogne-Billancourt, France |
| Purpose | Credo Reference is a multidisciplinary research starting point and teaching tool intended to build research, critical thinking, and information literacy skills. | Encyclopædia Universalis presents its online resources as an encyclopedia for teaching and documentary research, serving individuals and professional organizations. |
| Support | The Credo Reference login page directs users with access issues or feedback to [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. |
Credo Reference plans
- Perpetual purchase—
- SubscriptionPriced on request
Encyclopaedia Universalis plans
- Découverte€1 a month
- Fidélité€1 a month
- Zen€79, paid once
Pick Credo Reference if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.