The new interface for Britannica Online has been simplified with a 'Google' style simple search function whilst providing quick links to subject guides and indexes, topical references, news feeds and additional content that is now included free of charge with your institutional subscription.

This content includes:

World Data Analyst - a tool 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 on the western world's most influential and best known authors.

Notable Quotations - View over 4000 quotes that can be browsed by subject or author.

In addition, Britannica Online now includes a 'Workspace' where users can store articles and retrieve them later from any PC using their own username and password.

The Advanced Search function has also been improved to allow users greater flexibility and accuracy in their search strategies.

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 huge selection of material provided by EBSCO and ProQuest .

Dictionary and Thesaurus - Users can gain an immediately clarify the spelling or meaning of a word by entering it in the search bar or simply double clicking any 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.