New Improved Britannica Online

Britannica Online has added some new features of the with more content and have aimed to make it an even better online experience for users
The biggest change you’ll notice is a new interface. The interface has been simplified with a ‘Google’ style simple search function whilst providing quick links to subject guides, indexes, topical references, news feeds and additional content that is now included free of charge with your subscription.
This extra content includes:
World Data Analyst
This powerful tool is used for viewing and comparing country data from across the world (normal cost up to £299 per annum);
Gateway to the Classics
Over 220 works by 140 of the western world’s most influential and best known authors;
Notable Quotations
Over 4000 quotes that can be browsed by subject or author;
Personalised Workspace
Users can store articles and retrieve them later from any PC using their own username and password. Teachers can also use this easy-to-use function to save a range of articles that would be beneficial study material and then passing out the access details;
Advanced Searching
This new function has also been improved to allow users greater flexibility and accuracy in their search strategies;
News Feeds
The Britannica Online homepage also includes current headlines from BBC, SBS World News and New York Times.

All of this is in addition to the rich content already available with Britannica Online:
Encyclopaedic Content
Users gain access to over 73,000 in-depth articles;
Images & Multimedia
Users gain access to over 22,000 educational images and short videos;
Multiple databases
Users can also receive search results from the Britannica Concise and Britannica Student databases;
Journals & Magazines
Subscribers also have access to over 700 periodicals provided by EBSCO and ProQuest. Click on http://corporate.britannica.com/training/materials/MagazinesBOL.pdf to download the full list of titles that are available;
Dictionary and Thesaurus
Using Merriam-Webster, users can immediately clarify the spelling or meaning of a word by entering it in the search bar or by double clicking on the piece of text;
This Day in History
This daily feature provides information regarding notable events that have happened on the day;
Spotlights
These mini-websites allow users to analyse almost 20 topical features;
World Atlas
Users have access to detailed maps and profiles of all countries of the world;
Timelines
Trace selected topics through history with illustrations and key dates;
Internet Guide
Web sites reviewed and rated by Britannica editors to expand the users study across the internet.

From the middle of February 2006 Britannica Online will automatically open with the new look interface but, in the meantime, users can gain a early look by clicking on Preview Our New Site (http://new.search.eb.com/) link from the home page. Please note that you do not need to make any change to your network setup once this is released. All you will have to do is continue accessing Britannica Online the way you do now by going to http://search.eb.com/.