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About Britannica Library (Encyclopedia Britannica / Academic Edition / Britannica School / Escolar)

(Encyclopedia Britannica has now expanded to become Britannica Library.)

In addition to Britannica's complete encyclopedia, you can access articles and more through various modes/interfaces:
  • Britannica Academic Edition - for Young adults / adults
    - "Includes Encyclopedia Britannica, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, magazines and periodicals," and more.
  • Britannica Escolar - "content in Spanish for native Spanish speakers, bilingual students, and students learning Spanish." Available in two versions:
  • Britannica School - "Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards. for all grades (Pre-K - 12) and all reading abilities. Available at three levels:"
Please login to specific database modules by following one of the links listed above.


>> Please click here to access Britannica Library (Encyclopedia Britannica / Academic Edition / Britannica School / Escolar).
Access Options:


This database can be accessed from any of Thrall Library's public Internet or research computers.

Concerning access outside the library:

Members of Middletown Thrall Library may log in to this encyclopedia using their library card numbers.

As this is a New York State NOVEL Database, if you are within New York State at the time you are trying to access this database, you can alternately try logging in via the Location option.

Access Issues?

Please call our Reference Dept. at (845) 341-5461 when the library is open.

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For Further Exploration...

Please visit our Reference Department, call us at 1-845-341-5461, or ask a librarian.

Technical Considerations:
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Please see the ACCESS OPTIONS section of this page.

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