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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

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

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

Philip Pauses Work to Smile
Philip Pauses Work to Smile

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

Brendan is Working Hard
Brendan is Working Hard

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


Lauren Ready to Answer Questions
Lauren Ready to Answer Questions

Learning about GALILEO
Learning about GALILEO

Computerworld Smithsonian Award 1997
Computerworld Smithsonian Award 1997

GALILEO Bookmark 1995-2000
GALILEO Bookmark 1995-2000

GALILEO Logo 1998
GALILEO Logo 1998

Holly Answers Questions
Holly Answers Questions


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