top of page

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

Holly Answers Questions
Holly Answers Questions

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

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

Brendan is Working Hard
Brendan is Working Hard

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

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


GALILEO Bookmark 1995-2000
GALILEO Bookmark 1995-2000

GALILEO Keyring 1999
GALILEO Keyring 1999

GALILEO Logo 1998
GALILEO Logo 1998

Philip Pauses Work to Smile
Philip Pauses Work to Smile

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

Learning about GALILEO
Learning about GALILEO


More from this time period »

bottom of page