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How to Access Library Databases

How to Access Library Databases:

1. Go to the library's website and click on the orange "Research & Learning" button and then on the "Articles, Research & Information" button.

Manatee Library homepage buttons for the event calendar, download & stream, search the catalog, and research & learning

2. From the A-Z Databases list, you can use the subject drop-down menu to filter the list by subject, or you can find the database you are seeking alphabetically.

A-Z Databases main page

3. If you are accessing these databases from outside of the library, you may be prompted to enter your library card barcode number and 4-digit PIN.

Library Databases

Academic OneFile

Academic OneFile Select home page

Using Academic OneFile Select

1. Use Academic OneFile Select by 1) typing in your query in the Search field, 2) choosing Advanced Search for more search options or 3) using the Topic Finder, Subject Guide Search, or Publication Search buttons on the home page. The Publication Search includes a browsable list of all the publications found in the database.

Basic search bar and link to advanced search

2. Each article’s webpage provides publication information at the top. You also have the option to listen to an audio version of the article or download the mp3 recording by clicking the listen button Listen button. The explore column will show you more content related to the article you are viewing. (See image below)

3. The cite button Cite button allows you to create a citation for the article in multiple citation styles. The Highlights and Notes feature allows you to make annotations within an article. You may email, download, and print a pdf of the article, as well as upload it to your Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive.

Article page featuring explore column and publication information.

General OneFile (Gale)

Using Gale General OneFile

  • To utilize General OneFile, type your query in the Search field, choose Advanced Search for more search options or begin browsing by topic. Basic search bar and link to advanced search
  • You can also click on the Search Tool buttons on the main page to use the Topic Finder, Subject Guide Search, or Publication Search. The article’s webpage provides publication information.

Article page featuring explore column and publication information.

  • You have the option to listen to an audio version of an article or download the mp3 recording by clicking the listen button. listen button
  • The explore column will show you more content related to the article you are viewing.
  • The cite button cite button allows you to create a citation for the article in multiple citation styles.
  • The Highlights and Notes feature allows you to make annotations within an article. You may email, download, and print a pdf of the article, as well as upload it to your Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive.  Sharing buttons for Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, email, download, and print

MasterFILE Premier

Searching MasterFILE Premier

  • Use MasterFILE Premier by either typing in your query in the Basic Search field on the homepage or choosing Advanced Search for more options.

MasterFile Premier homepage

  • Basic Search allows you to enter a word or phrase. Search suggestions will appear as you begin to type your term(s).
  • Advanced Search gives you options to use multiple search terms and narrow results by factors such as date and peer-reviewed articles. 

Advanced search menu

  • Click on an item in your results list to view the record. The record will display the publication information. Click Access Options to view either the PDF or Online Full-Text or click Download.

Article titled "Romania's Problem with Dracula" with Access options button and download button

  • Use the tools in the upper right of the PDF or Full-Text article page to download, save, and print the article. You can also use the cite button to create a citation which can be exported using many popular bibliographic software.

Tool buttons to download article, listen, cite, bookmark, save, print, or search within article.

  • To use the “Add to Project” function to save information for access at another time, you must register for an account with EBSCO.

Points of View Reference Center

Searching or Browsing Points of View Reference Center

  • You can utilize the Points of View Reference Center by browsing “In the News” or “Browse by Category” available on the main page, typing in your query in the Basic Search field, or choosing Advanced Search for more options. You can also browse the list of available subjects or publications in the database using the buttons in the upper left.

Points of View database homepage showing the "In the News" and "Browse by Category" sections

  • Basic Search allows you to enter a word or phrase. Search suggestions will appear as you begin to type your term(s). Advanced Search gives you options to limit your search by factors such as Document Type, Lexile Reading Level, Publication Date, and Publication Type.

​​​​​​​Item record for an article titled "Cloning Overview"

  • Click on an item in your results list to view the record. The record will display the publication information below the title. Click PDF or HTML Full text on the left-hand side of the page to begin reading the article.
  • Use the Tools Menu on the right-hand side of the page to print, email, or save the article. You can also use the cite button to create a citation in multiple citation styles.
  • To use the “Add to Folder” and “Create Note” functions to save information for access at another time, you must register for an account or sign into EBSCOhost with a Google Account by clicking Sign-In at the top of the page.