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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

Lauren Ready to Answer Questions
Lauren Ready to Answer Questions

Computerworld Smithsonian Award 1997
Computerworld Smithsonian Award 1997

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

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

Philip Pauses Work to Smile
Philip Pauses Work to Smile

GALILEO Exhibit Table
GALILEO Exhibit Table


Brendan is Working Hard
Brendan is Working Hard

GALILEO Poster 1999
GALILEO Poster 1999

The Long, but Short, History of GALILEO
The Long, but Short, History of GALILEO

Holly Answers Questions
Holly Answers Questions

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

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


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