Databases | Public Library

coming March 4 - update to HeritageQuest interface

Posted: February 27, 2015

On Wednesday, March 4th, HeritageQuest Online will be transitioning to a new interface, powered by Ancestry. HeritageQuest will include: * Complete 1790-1940 U.S. Federal Census with images and every-name indexes for all years * Additional census…

Databases | General

North Georgia Historic Newspapers Archive now available in GALILEO

Posted: February 25, 2015

The North Georgia Historic Newspapers Archive, which includes six newspaper titles published in three north Georgia cities (Dalton, Gainesville, and Rome) from 1850 to 1922, is now available at http://www.galileo.usg.edu/express?link=ngan or through…

Databases | K-12 | Public Library

EBSCO Explora - coming this summer

Posted: February 23, 2015

Some of you may have seen announcements from EBSCO about the recent launch of Explora, the new interface that will be replacing Searchasaurus, Kids Search, and Student Research Center. GALILEO staff will be working with EBSCO to determine our process…

Databases

Atlanta Historic Newspapers Archive enhanced; DjVu no longer required

Posted: February 18, 2015

The Atlanta Historic Newspapers Archive is now compatible with all current browsers. Users are no longer required to download the DjVu plugin to view Atlanta newspaper pages in this archive. GALILEO Express Link:…

K-12

Britannica High School Sports New Interface

Posted: February 06, 2015

The new Britannica School High School home page brings forward some features to aid access to content, but it also provides an engaging browse experience. The search box is prominent at the top, so students who are looking for specific information…