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GALILEO Timeline

Screenshot of GALILEO from 1995-1999

GALILEO launched on September 21, 1995, initially serving USG institutions, with additional institutions added in 1996 and 1997. Usage was about 5 million transactions in 1996. EBSCO databases added in 1997. GIL added in 1997 and GOLD in 1998. Switched to vendor interfaces in 1999. The New Georgia Encyclopedia project was announced in 1999. Pines implemented in 1999.

Items from 1995-1999

Computerworld Smithsonian Award 1997
Computerworld Smithsonian Award 1997

GALILEO Poster 1999
GALILEO Poster 1999

Raising Awareness of GALILEO in 1997… and Today
Raising Awareness of GALILEO in 1997… and Today

GALILEO PeachNet Service Center Staff at GaETC 1998
GALILEO PeachNet Service Center Staff at GaETC 1998

Article: Georgia’s GALILEO Project
Article: Georgia’s GALILEO Project

Learning about GALILEO
Learning about GALILEO

GALILEO Milestones 2000
GALILEO Milestones 2000

Semifinalist for NII Education Award 1996
Semifinalist for NII Education Award 1996

Philip Pauses Work to Smile
Philip Pauses Work to Smile

Holly Answers Questions
Holly Answers Questions

Article: The University System of Georgia’s GALILEO
Article: The University System of Georgia’s GALILEO

Staff Assembly Line for GALILEO Mailing
Staff Assembly Line for GALILEO Mailing

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