Databases

Britannica Academic is a comprehensive online academic reference database developed by Encyclopaedia Britannica. It provides authoritative, peer-reviewed reference content designed to support higher education teaching, learning, and research across a wide range of academic disciplines.

The platform includes:

• Scholarly encyclopedia articles written and reviewed by subject experts
• Research summaries, biographies, and primary reference materials
• Images, videos, maps, and multimedia learning resources
• Citation tools and integrated research support features
• Content covering sciences, humanities, social sciences, business, medicine, and technology

Academic libraries use Britannica Academic to support:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate research
• Foundational academic reference needs
• Information literacy and student learning
• Curriculum support across disciplines
• Reliable introductory and interdisciplinary research