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    Britannica Library

    Offers access to Encyclopedia articles, images, audio files and videos, biographies, a country comparison tool, and a world atlas. Includes Britannica Library Children, Britannica Library Young Adult and Britannica Library reference center.

    The double-click dictionary, powered by Merriam-Webster, is available on most content-based pages in Britannica’s site, including search results, articles, and content browses.

    Content Language
    English
    Help Guide(s)
    Help Guide
    Privacy and Terms of Use
    Privacy Policy
    Terms of Use
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    Britannica Library for Kids

    Access thousands of articles that cover subjects for school and fun, from nations of the world to animals and sports.

    Content Language
    English
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    FamilySearch Affiliate Library

    FamilySearch is the largest genealogy organization in the world sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services to learn more about their family history.

    Ottawa Public Library is now a FamilySearch Affiliate Library, this designation means library clients will now have greater and more convenient access to the wealth of genealogical resources available through FamilySearch at our 33 branches.

    Benefits of an Affiliate Library

    • Due to contractual obligations, some images are only viewable online through FamilySearch centers and Affiliate Libraries
    • Through the affiliate program, OPL customers have access to over 350 million additional records that are otherwise restricted

    This resource is available for in-library use only.

    Please note that each individual client must log into FamilySearch using their own unique username and password. There is no institutional login. 

     

    Beginning April 30, 2026, clients will be required to sign in to access the FamilySearch Catalog. To help prepare for this change, a notification banner has been added to the top of the FamilySearch Catalog landing page for clients who are not signed in.

    This update is being implemented as part of ongoing efforts to improve website security and ensure appropriate access to records.

    Content Language
    English
    Help Guide(s)
    Why do historical records have access limitations?
    What are the image restrictions in Historical Records?
    Affiliate Library Additional Resources
    Frequently asked questions
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