Encyclopaedia Universalis
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Oxford Reference
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| Fact | Encyclopaedia Universalis | Oxford Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | The education editions offer Open-Dyslexic font and dark mode display options. | Oxford University Press published a 2024 accessibility conformance report evaluating Oxford Reference against WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA criteria and Section 508 standards. |
| Founded | 1968 | 2012 |
| Support | The maker directs education and junior product support requests to its online support site and USB product requests to a separate assistance site. | The 2024 accessibility report lists [email protected] as contact information. |
Encyclopaedia Universalis plans
- Découverte€1 a month
- Fidélité€1 a month
- Zen€79, paid once
Oxford Reference plans
- Oxford Quick Reference—
- Oxford Reference PremiumPriced on request
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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.
Pick Oxford Reference if…
It suits students, researchers, educators, libraries, and institutions needing searchable dictionary, encyclopedia, companion, and quotation content. Individuals can subscribe to Oxford Quick Reference; Premium is offered institutionally.