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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

GALILEO Poster 1999
GALILEO Poster 1999

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

Lauren Ready to Answer Questions
Lauren Ready to Answer Questions

YAY! Mailing is Finally Ready to Go
YAY! Mailing is Finally Ready to Go

Philip Pauses Work to Smile
Philip Pauses Work to Smile

GALILEO Keyring 1999
GALILEO Keyring 1999


GALILEO Homepage 1995-2000
GALILEO Homepage 1995-2000

Brendan is Working Hard
Brendan is Working Hard

GALILEO Milestones 2000
GALILEO Milestones 2000

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

Bobby is Proud to Be Team Lead
Bobby is Proud to Be Team Lead

Bobby and Elizabeth Help a Conference Attendee
Bobby and Elizabeth Help a Conference Attendee


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