Whether you're new to academic research or looking to brush up on your library skills, we're here to help you navigate our resources and services. From finding books and articles to utilizing study spaces and technology, this page will provide you with the essential information you need to make the most of what the library has to offer.
WorldCat Discovery is the online library catalog for Moffett Library at Midwestern State University. Find books, articles, media, and more from our collection, and discover items held by libraries worldwide, in a single unified search.
- Search for items with WorldCat Discovery (2-min video)
- Refine your search with keywords
- Use call numbers to locate items in the library (coming soon)
Created by library staff to assist with your research.
Research guides, also known as LibGuides, can be a useful starting point and help save time by providing high-quality materials and online resources tailored to a specific subject.
- There are different types of research guides, including subject guides, course guides, topic guides, and general guides.
Looking for something not in Moffett Library?
Interlibrary loan (ILL) is a free service to obtain books, articles, and other materials from libraries worldwide. Fill out a simple request form, and we'll help you find what you need.
- Your library account lets you view ILL requests, renew loans, and download electronic articles.
Many of our online resources are limited to the university network, such as the library databases, journal and newspaper subscriptions, and streaming media services. To access these resources while off-campus, login to myMSUTexas.
- Try a different browser (such as Firefox instead of Chrome) or an incognito tab in your preferred browser.
- Access the resource again after clearing your cache, cookies, and browsing history.
You can use Google Scholar as a simple way to broadly search for scholarly literature. Find articles, theses, books, abstracts, and more across many disciplines and sources. When connected to Moffett Library, your research results will include materials available in our collection and open access resources.
- Learn how to connect Google Scholar to Moffett Library's resources.
- Find out more about Google Scholar from Google.
Research doesn't have to be a solo journey.
Think of the library as your academic partner, here to assist you at every stage. Whether you're just starting to choose a topic, searching for sources, or finalizing your paper, we're here to support you every step of the way.
- Refine your research topic
- Find books, journal articles, media and other materials
- Find tools for tracking and citing your sources.
