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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

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

GALILEO Milestones 2000
GALILEO Milestones 2000

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

Brendan is Working Hard
Brendan is Working Hard

GALILEO Exhibit Table
GALILEO Exhibit Table


Philip Pauses Work to Smile
Philip Pauses Work to Smile

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

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

Elizabeth Bryant Answers Support Questions
Elizabeth Bryant Answers Support Questions

Learning about GALILEO
Learning about GALILEO

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


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