Kentucky Virtual Library

Sometimes, all we need is a simple, reliable reference source to get started on a project, complete a homework assignment of settle an argument with friends.

KYVL offers access to a wide variety of general purpose and specialty encyclopedias including Encyclopedia Americana, New Book of Knowledge and Funk and Wagnalls New Encyclopedia. The Grolier titles also include Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia and Amazing Animals of the World. Amazing Animals is designed to educate elementary school age students on the many varieties and species of animals in our world. This resource unlocks the mysteries of the world’s creatures. Providing reference and media materials on 1200 animals, the database is rich with images that anyone can use for enjoyment and learning.

Looking closer at the New Book of Knowledge we recommend it as a perfect starting point for elementary school age students as a home work reference source or fact checker. The Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia and the Encyclopedia American are targeted for middle school or older students and include media-rich content, as well as newspapers from across the world and an interactive atlas.

These resources provide informative, in-depth information on a broad range of topics A to Z and everything in between. In addition to the great information in these resources, KYVL increases the usability of the data by making it easy to deepen the research. The Grolier Encyclopedias provide links to high quality, vetted educational resources and KYVL sources, making it easy for users to explore a topic more fully through current resources.

KYVL Staff, August 6, 2013

KYVL provides all Kentuckians with equitable access to library resources and to a common foundation of quality online information for lifelong learning, working and living.