Dictionary & Encyclopedia Resources
Our Online Resources
Britannica Library
The go-to reference resource for all ages! With three sites in one (Children, Young Adults, and Reference Center), users of all ages can conduct research, work on special projects, or explore their unique interests. Also available in Spanish.
The go-to reference resource for all ages! With three sites in one (Children, Young Adults, and Reference Center), users of all ages can conduct research, work on special projects, or explore their unique interests. Also available in Spanish.
Boston Public Library Online Resources
You will need a Boston Public Library e-card to access these resources. All Massachusetts residents are able to sign up for a BPL e-card for free.
Credo Reference: Full-text searchable articles and entries from hundreds of sources, including general and subject-specific encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other books covering a wide range of topics. Includes an alphabetical topic list for easy browsing.
Gale Virtual Reference Library: Encyclopedias and other specialized reference sources covering the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences, including medicine, business, law, and more.
Oxford English Dictionary: Widely regarded as the accepted authority on the English language, The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of 600,000 words— past and present—from across the English-speaking world.
