Our mission?

To make great minds greater by providing knowledge seekers like you with the information you need to change the world.

Content Online is the go-to source for academic and medical institutions, schools, public libraries, corporations and government agencies to access leading and essential research from world-renowned publishers.

Following in the footsteps of great minds like Thomas Edison, we’re here to make sure you have your “lightbulb moment”.

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We connect world leading institutions with the information they need to excel

Academic

Provide your students and faculty with the very best resources to supercharge their research for success.

Corporate

Empower your researchers and engineers with the tools they need to excel in innovation and development.

Our clients

Connecting brilliant minds across the globe.

Cranfield University
Cranfield University Bedford, UK
"Cranfield University has worked with Content Online since 2006. We’ve enjoyed an excellent working relationship with Content Online and appreciate their attention to customer support and training. We have also benefited from their proactive approach to publisher price negotiations." Rachel Daniels Deputy Head, Cranfield University
Birmingham University
Birmingham University Birmingham City University
"We have always been happy with the service we get from Content Online, as contact is frequent and personal visits have been arranged to help with promotion and training, usage stats are provided, any problems are quickly dealt with." Graham Gamblin Liaison Librarian, Birmingham University
John Moores University
John Moores University Liverpool, UK
"As a long-standing customer of Content Online, their offers are always reasonable and fit for purpose. As an intermediary for multiple publishers it would be easy for them to not fully understand the products they sell, however this is not the case and their knowledge of their portfolio is exceptional and their customer service is second to none." Sarah Robbins Library and Student Support, John Moores University

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    Our publishers

    Access the cutting-edge work of our influential publishers.

    Did you know 30% of total R&D spend is wasted duplicating research and work previously done?

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    IEEE Xplore

    The trusted voice for engineering, computing and technology information around the globe. Content Online is the only authorised dealer of IEEE Xplore Digital Library, giving you access to their complete library of advanced innovation and technological excellence. Search industry-leading Journals, eBooks, Conference Proceedings and more.
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    SAE Mobilus

    Technical experts in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries. Search the latest Technical Papers, Standards, eBooks, Magazines and more.
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    American Society of Mechanical Engineers

    ASME’s research is in established and emerging areas of interest to mechanical engineers and allied disciplines. Access ASME’s complete Digital Collection, Standards, eBooks and more.
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    Other Publishers

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