Gale General OneFile

What is it?

  • Gale General OneFile is a one-stop source for general research on a wide range of topics from 1980 - present. It includes millions of magazine and newspaper articles, academic journals, videos, and images.

  • Topics include careers, computers and technology, education, health, history, news and current events, personal finance and taxes, and self-help/self-improvement.  

Getting Started

Access General OneFile through any web browser:

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

  2. From the A-Z Databases list, use the alphabetical buttons to find and click the General OneFile link. In the sign-in box, enter your library card number where it asks for a password.

  3. Note: You may sign in with your own Google or Microsoft account if you would like to upload articles to your Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive, but it is not required to use the database.

Using General OneFile

  1. Use Gale General OneFile by 1) typing your query in the Search field, 2) choosing Advanced Search for more search options or 3) browsing by topic. You can also click on the Search Tool buttons on the main page to use the Topic Finder, Subject Guide Search, or Publication Search.

  2. The article's webpage provides publication information. You also have the option to listen to an audio version of the article or download the mp3 recording by clicking the listen button. The explore column will show you more content related to the article you are viewing.

  3. The 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 download, print, and email a pdf of the article, as well as upload it to your Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive.

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