Encyclopedias, Dictionaries and General Reference

 

Access to Research

Discover a world of published academic research at your local library, some in full text, some as abstracts.

• Access to Research available in the library only

 

Encyclopedia Britannica Library

An award-winning resource providing trusted information on thousands of topics and areas of study. 

• Encyclopaedia Britannica available in the library and at home
  

 

Britannica Junior

Part of the Encyclopedia Britannica Library. Suitable for ages five to 11

• Britannica Junior available in the library and at home
  

 

Britannica Student

Part of the Encyclopedia Britannica Library. Suitable for ages 12 to 18

• Britannica Student available in the library and at home

 

Britannica Adult

Part of the Encyclopedia Britannica Library. Advanced level content for older students and adults.

• Britannica Adult available in the library and at home

 

Oxford English Dictionary Online

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is the definitive record of the English language, featuring 600,000 words, 3 million quotations, and over 1,000 years of English.

• Oxford English Dictionary Online available in the library and at home