MasterFILE Premier

What is it?

  • MasterFILE Premier, powered by EBSCOhost, is a multidisciplinary database that provides full text for general reference magazines and publications.

  • Designed specifically for libraries, it covers subject areas of general interest such as business, health, education, general science, and multicultural issues. Additional features include an extensive image collection of photos, maps, and flags. 

Getting Started

Access MasterFIlE Premier 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, click the letter M and find MasterFile Premier. 

  3. Enter your library card barcode number where it asks for Patron ID. 

Using MasterFILE Premier

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

  2. Basic Search allows you to enter a word or phrase. Search suggestions will appear as you begin to type your term(s).

  3. Advanced Search gives you options to use multiple search terms and narrow results by factors such as date and peer reviewed articles.

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

  5. 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.

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

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