Global Reference Center (all full-text; XLinks) contains comprehensive online content in a variety of global languages: Spanish Reference Center, Britannica Online Japan, Britannica Online Korea, Britannica Pocket Encyclopedia (in Simplified Chinese), Encyclopaedia Universalis (in French). Britannica Online Japan and the Spanish Reference Center have unique URLs. It is produced by and the user interface is provided by Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. Descriptions of the individual databases in this collection are listed below.
Britannica Online Japan (all full-text; XLinks) is a comprehensive reference source in the Japanese language for students and researchers. It contains over 155,000 articles from the complete Britannica International Encyclopedia, as well as 8,500 images, illustrations and maps. It maintains its currency with articles from the Britannica International Yearbook and regularly updated homepage features. It is produced by and the user interface is provided by Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Britannica Online Korea (all full-text; XLinks) is an authoritative Korean-language reference source that includes more than 110,000 articles from the Korean version of Encyclopaedia Britannica, the Korean Britannica Book of the Year, Yonsei University's Korean Dictionary, and a world atlas. It includes more than 19,300 photos, graphics, animations, videos, and audio clips. It is produced by and the user interface is provided by Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. Accessible only through the general Global Reference Center link. Scroll down the page to the specific resource.
Britannica Pocket Encyclopedia (Chinese) (all full-text; XLinks) provides 14,000 articles in Simplified Chinese with 1,600 images and 200 maps. Primary subject areas include life sciences, natural science, social science, engineering, technology, history, geography, philosophy, religion, humanities, arts, sports, and recreation. Article titles are provided in both English and Simplified Chinese. It is produced by and the user interface is provided by Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. Accessible only through the general Global Reference Center link. Scroll down the page to the specific resource.
Encyclopaedia Universalis (French) (all full-text; XLinks) is the most comprehensive encyclopedia in the French Language. It provides access to more than 33,000 articles; 17,000 media items; a world atlas with over 700 maps; an integrated dictionary with 120,000 entries; and a guide to selected websites. It is produced by and the user interface is provided by Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. Accessible only through the general Global Reference Center link. Scroll down the page to the specific resource.
Spanish Reference Center (all full-text; XLinks) is the most comprehensive encyclopedia in the Spanish language. It includes PlanetaSaber and Enciclopedia Juvenil. PlanetaSaber contains over 145,000 articles, more than 9,100 images, maps, timelines, an atlas, a dictionary, and tables. It is a Spanish language reference resource for native Spanish speakers, bilingual students, and students learning Spanish. Enciclopedia Juvenil provides a Spanish language encyclopedia, images, videos, and learning materials specifically designed or younger learners. It is produced by and the user interface is provided by Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
