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GALILEO Timeline

Screenshot of GALILEO from 2005-2009

GALILEO celebrated its tenth birthday in 2005! The Digital Library of Georgia thoroughly redesigned its website in 2005. A single quick search box, allowing a user to search all GALILEO databases with just one search, debuted in 2006. GALILEO usage climbed to almost 60 million by 2006, and exceeded 80 million by 2008. The Civil Rights Digital Library launched in 2008. Four new interface styles for GALILEO went into production in 2008. A historical digitization initiative at the Digital Library of Georgia (partially supported by Georgia HomePLACE) debuted in 2008.


Items from 2005-2009

Randall Thursby Participates in 2006 GALILEO Staff Meeting
Randall Thursby Participates in 2006 GALILEO Staff Meeting

Jennifer Shares Britannica Resources
Jennifer Shares Britannica Resources

Andrea and Mandy Celebrate CRDL
Andrea and Mandy Celebrate CRDL

Bob and Mary at the Awards Ceremony
Bob and Mary at the Awards Ceremony

Invitation for the GALILEO 10th Birthday Celebration
Invitation for the GALILEO 10th Birthday Celebration

Animated Tag Cloud
Animated Tag Cloud


Customer Service Excellence Award of the Year 2008 - Team Gold for GALILEO
Customer Service Excellence Award of the Year 2008 - Team Gold for GALILEO

Sheila and Leigh Ann Enjoy the Coffee
Sheila and Leigh Ann Enjoy the Coffee

Guests at the 10th Birthday Celebration Enjoy Refreshments
Guests at the 10th Birthday Celebration Enjoy Refreshments

GALILEO is a Great Resource
GALILEO is a Great Resource

Hilit Shows Britannica Resources
Hilit Shows Britannica Resources

Katie Reports at 2006 GALILEO Staff Meeting
Katie Reports at 2006 GALILEO Staff Meeting


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