Britannica Online

The Program

The Southeastern New York Library Resources Council is pleased to offer databases from Britannica. These databases are being offered under the terms and conditions of the New York State contract by the New York State Office of General Services (OGS). For more information on the OGS license agreement with Britannica and its refund policy, visit the OGS website at: www.ogs.state.ny.us/purchase/snt/awardnotes/7912321006can.htm.

The Resources

Core Databases

Britannica Online Academic Edition

Britannica Online Public Library Edition

Britannica Online School Edition

Image Quest

World Data Analyst Online: FREE with subscription to any Britannica Online edition

Add On-Databases

Global Reference Center (global.eb.com)

Spanish Reference Center (spanish.eb.com)

Webster's Third New International Dictionary Unabridged Online (mwu.eb.com)

Annals of American History Online (america.eb.com)

Britannica's Original Sources (academic/special libraries only).

More information can be found on Britannica's website at www.eb.com.

Subscription Year

The 12-month subscription year recognized by Britannica Online for the New York State program is July 1 to June 30.

When can libraries sign up?

A library can subscribe anytime throughout the year.

Subscription Information including cost:

A library interested in any of the Britannica Online databases needs to fill out the Britannica Online Sign-Up Sheet. PDF

Invoicing

SENYLRC will send you an invoice within 30 days after we receive your order. This invoice will include a 1% administrative fee.

Note: By signing the form and/or purchase order making reference to the OGS State Contract Group # 79123, Award # NEG-21006, the library automatically agrees to the terms and conditions of the NYS contract.

Remote User Access

Britannica Online offers free remote access for the subscribing institution with a secure website or via a user name and password.

Usage Statistics

Britannica Online will provide statistics to libraries participating in the NYS OGS program. These statistics will be available at the institutional level. Statistics are available at http://statistics.eb.com/. A user ID and password is required.

Help Desk

For technical assistance, please call Southeastern for the Britannica Online contact information. Libraries can also email the Britannica support desk: support@eb.com.

Contacts

If you have any questions regarding SENYLRC's program administration, please contact Southeastern staff at 845-883-9065. For information about program sign up, please contact Tessa Killian (Contact Tessa); for invoicing, Pam Wolven (Contact Pam).

Britannica Contacts:
Academics/Special Libraries: Bonnie Ehlers (800) 621-3900 x7466
Public Libraries: Jeff Kerr (800) 621-3900
K-12 Schools: Pat Salazar (800) 621-3900 x7954