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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 Logo 1998
GALILEO Logo 1998

Lauren Ready to Answer Questions
Lauren Ready to Answer Questions

Computerworld Smithsonian Award 1997
Computerworld Smithsonian Award 1997

GALILEO Poster 1999
GALILEO Poster 1999

GALILEO Exhibit Table
GALILEO Exhibit Table

Kriste Ready to Show Attendees How to Use GALILEO
Kriste Ready to Show Attendees How to Use GALILEO


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

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

GALILEO Keyring 1999
GALILEO Keyring 1999

GALILEO Bookmark 1995-2000
GALILEO Bookmark 1995-2000

Learning about GALILEO
Learning about GALILEO

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


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