Reference Librarian
Remote Access Instructions
OFF-CAMPUS ACCESS
After selecting a resource a you will be asked for your Username and Password (this will authenticate you for a search session). Use your EagleID.
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EagleID is the first 4 characters of your last name plus the last 4 digits of your Campus Wide I.D. (CWID) number. If your last name is 3 characters long or less, just use those letters. If your name has a special character, such as an apostrophe or space, omit the special character and just use the letters. See the examples below:
Jones, John / 123456789 à jone6789
Lee, Kelly / 123456789 à Lee6789
O'Brian, Carol / 123456789 à OBri6789Initial Password The initial Password is Tamut followed by the last four digits of your CWID number (example Tamut6789).
- Lastly, the authentication process uses "cookies" to remember that you are logged in for that session only. Once you close the browser, your session will terminate. It will be necessary to log in for each session.
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Self-Reset Password instructions. Recommended to do this sooner rather than later. Then you can self reset your password when you forget off campus and or during the weekend.
Having trouble with EagleID Login or Password Self-Service did not work, call IT Service desk 903-334-6603. To report problems or need help with a database contact the library.
Library Help
- Library Help PageAccess for hours, chat with a librarian 24/7, email, search FAQs, and more.
Quick Links
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University HomepageLink to the university website for current students. Provides helpful links to university information.
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Worldcat DiscoveryOnline Library Catalog for TAMUT
- Renew items, place holds on items, save catalog searches
- For more specific research. Great if you have a citation and want to locate an article or book.
- Library chat service, FAQs, contact information
Worldcat Discovery
Worldcat Discovery is the John F. Moss Library's online catalog. It's a great place to start your research. It will assist you in quickly locating relevant resources on your subject with having to decide which database(s) to search. You can save time and limit search results by date range, format, subject, full text, and scholarly designation such as peer-reviewed articles.
You can also email yourself search results through the "Share" feature and cite a source directly from the results.