LibGuides: FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

Moye Library FAQ's

Where can I start searching for sources?

There are a few of different ways that you may start searching for sources:

Use the "Search Moye Library & More" search box on the Moye Library homepage. This search box searches WorldCat Discover which acts as Moye Library's Catalog and Discovery Tool. You can search for Books (Print Books and eBooks), Articles, and Videos that are located on our shelves or located electronically through the many databases that you have access to through Moye Library.
Go to the Moye Library Databases page and select a specific database. You can filter the databases by Subject and Type (Articles, Reference, eBooks, etc.).
You can go to Moye Library's Research Guides page and select a research guide that fits your research need. There are Subject Guides, Class Guides, and Topic Guides. Each one of these guides shows you valuable resources to find what you need for your research.

What is a peer-reviewed article?

A peer-reviewed article is a scholarly paper that has been reviewed by independent experts in the same field before it is published. The peer-review process involves several steps:

Submission: The author submits their manuscript to a journal.
Initial Screening: The journal editor conducts a preliminary review to check if the manuscript fits the journal’s scope and meets basic quality standards.
Peer Review: The editor sends the manuscript to several experts (peers) in the field. These reviewers evaluate the paper's methodology, accuracy, relevance, and contribution to the field.
Reviewer Feedback: Reviewers provide feedback and recommend one of the following: acceptance, revision, or rejection.
Revision: If revisions are recommended, the author makes the necessary changes and resubmits the manuscript.
Final Decision: The editor makes a final decision based on the reviewers' feedback and the revised manuscript.

This process helps ensure the quality, accuracy, and credibility of the published research. Peer-reviewed articles are considered highly reliable sources of scientific information.

Where can I search for books?

You can search for books by using the "Search Moye Library & More" search box on the Moye Library homepage.

Click the Books tab.
If you want to search for only Print Books or eBooks, you may click the corresponding checkbox that pops up after clicking the Books tab.
Type in your search term, click the search button, and browse your search results in our catalog.
If you are looking for a Print Book, you need the entire Call Number to find it's location on the shelves. If you are having trouble finding the book's location, feel free to ask someone at the Reference or Circulation Desks in the library.

When you find a book(s) that you would like to check out, You bring it to the Reference or Circulation Desk and someone will help you with your checkout. All you need is your ID or give the librarian your name.