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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

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

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

GALILEO Homepage 1995-2000
GALILEO Homepage 1995-2000

Computerworld Smithsonian Award 1997
Computerworld Smithsonian Award 1997

GALILEO Keyring 1999
GALILEO Keyring 1999

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

Learning about GALILEO
Learning about GALILEO

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

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

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

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

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

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