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GALILEO Timeline

Screenshot of GALILEO from 2000-2004

GALILEO celebrated its fifth birthday in 2000! GALILEO usage exceeded 20 million by 2000. Home access for all Georgians (as registered public library patrons) was announced in 2000. The New Georgia Encyclopedia editors began commissioned articles in 2000. DOOR (Database of Online Resources) introduced in 2001. The Digital Library of Georgia debuted in 2000. Kids’ Page added in 2002. Georgia HomePLACE debuted with Vanishing Georgia in 2003.


Items from 2000-2004

Ed and Tim at COMO 2004
Ed and Tim at COMO 2004

Training for GALILEO
Training for GALILEO

Chatting at the GALILEO Booth
Chatting at the GALILEO Booth

Gayla Carries the Torch
Gayla Carries the Torch

Halloween at COMO 2001
Halloween at COMO 2001

Georgia’s Brightest Five Year Old
Georgia’s Brightest Five Year Old


Article: GALILEO Enjoys Meteoric Rise in Use and National Reputation
Article: GALILEO Enjoys Meteoric Rise in Use and National Reputation

GALILEO Day Resolution
GALILEO Day Resolution

Jayne is Applauded at Retirement
Jayne is Applauded at Retirement

Using GALILEO Right Now!
Using GALILEO Right Now!

Ancestry Cartoon
Ancestry Cartoon

Rand Assists a TLC Attendee
Rand Assists a TLC Attendee


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