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
Computerworld Smithsonian Award 1997
GALILEO Exhibit Table
GALILEO Keyring 1999
Holly Answers Questions
YAY! Mailing is Finally Ready to Go
GALILEO Bookmark 1995-2000
Semifinalist for NII Education Award 1996
Bobby is Proud to Be Team Lead
GALILEO Milestones 2000
GALILEO PeachNet Service Center Staff at GaETC 1998
Philip Pauses Work to Smile
Raising Awareness of GALILEO in 1997… and Today
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