Calling it one of the “must-have” products for the fall, School Library Journal has just named Britannica Online School Edition one of the “10 Best Digital Resources” for 2009. Take it away, SLJ:

“Britannica Online School Edition has tipped the scales of online encyclopedias by including four different products within their Online School Edition. . . . With the addition of this latest product, Britannica has expanded their encyclopedic line to reach every user at every level, while still providing educators with Teacher Resources, additional learning materials, digital images, video clips, maps, and much more. It only takes a few minutes of online research (or maybe some interactive fun) within any of the Britannica modules to discover why this online encyclopedia has advanced to the head of the class.”

BOLSE is Encyclopaedia Britannica’s comprehensive, curriculum-aligned online service for pre-K through grade 12. Go here to read the entire review by Professor Shonda Brisco of Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, and to see the other products on the list. Schools and school districts interested in School Edition can call 800-621-3900 or go here for more information.

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At a gala reception in San Francisco Tuesday night, two Britannica Web sites each received one of the most sought-after honors in the digital publishing business.  I hope you won’t mind if I crow about it just a bit. 

The host of the event was the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA); the honors bestowed: the Codie Awards, which “celebrate achievement and vision in software, education technology and digital content.”

That night, Britannica Online School Edition, our K-12 school site, was named “Best Education Reference or Search Service,” while our blog (the main one, not the one you’re reading now), took the top spot in the “Best Corporate Blog” category.

Naturally, we’re thrilled.

You can see a list of all of this year’s Codie Award winners here.  And if you haven’t been to the Britannica Blog, please take a look.