April 19, 2007
Britannica Online Enhancements Released
Britannica Online has released two bonus enhancements now available as supplementary features to their online database products. More than 200 new videos have been added to Britannica's online content, and in recognition of April's Days of Remembrance, Britannica has published "Reflections on the Holocaust."
Extended Play Videos — Access more than 200 new videos, running 15 to 45 minutes in length, through Britannica's Online versions (Public Library, School including Compton's and Elementary, and Academic editions). Subjects include Asia, Lewis & Clark, Ancient Cultures, Economics, Native Americans, the Chaos Theory and more. Select the Video Collection box on the home pages of these online editions. The videos are downloadable into PowerPoint presentations as well. Be astounded and excited - try them out!
Reflections on the Holocaust — An in-depth compilation covering everything from the origins of the Holocaust in the mind of Adolf Hitler, to the legacy of the horror in art and memory. Includes discussions on the controversies surrounding the Allies' action during the war related to bombing the death camps, to the Roman Catholic Church's actions during those same years. This feature is divided into five parts and includes photographs and videos (some considered very graphic), along with discussion questions tied to the five parts written especially for teachers to use in the classroom. Available in Britannia's School (K-12), Academic and Public Library editions.
For information on these and other Britannica products, please contact BCR's Chris Cook (ccook@bcr.org).

