Online Databases: Encyclopedias
For login information to Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL) resources, call any library location.
Britannica Academic
Combines Encyclopedia Britannica and Merriam-Websters Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus, plus magazines and periodicals, an atlas, biographies, e-books, and other tools. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.
Britannica Annals of American History
A year-by-year documentary of American thought and action presented through the speeches, documents, memoirs, poems, and interviews of more than 1,500 contributors. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.
Britannica Escolar
For native Spanish speakers, bilingual students, and students learning Spanish. Includes Primaria for elementary and Secundaria for middle school. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.
Britannica Library
Includes articles and magazines, images, videos, audio clips, primary resources, maps, research tools, recommended websites and more. For Children, Young Adults, and Adults. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.
Britannica Moderna
Spanish language reference center for more advanced users. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.
Britannica School
Thousands of curriculum-relevant articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary resources, maps, websites and more for student research. For Pre-K-12 Classrooms and Libraries. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.
Explora for Public Libraries
User-friendly access to content for all ages: encyclopedias, magazines, journals, newspapers, biographies, primary sources and more. For off-site use, contact any library location for the KYVL password. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.