Databases | Public Library | Scholar/Academic

OCLC Databases: New Platform is Live

Posted: May 21, 2015

For institutions that subscribe to the OCLC FirstSearch base package (academic and public libraries), the FirstSearch databases have now been migrated to the new, mobile-friendly platform. Now that OCLC allows databases to be searched at the same…

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Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library now included in the GKR

Posted: May 19, 2015

We are pleased to announce that the records from the institutional repository of Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library are now included in the Georgia Knowledge Repository (GKR). Search the Georgia Knowledge Repository here:…

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Graduates, Take GALILEO with You

Posted: May 12, 2015

Congratulations to all 2015 graduates of Georgia's schools and colleges! You may be leaving your school behind, but you can still access GALILEO through your Georgia public library. Just contact your local public library for the GALILEO password or…

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This Day in Georgia History: April 24, 1979

Posted: April 24, 2015

On this day in 1979, the song “Georgia on My Mind” by Albany-born Ray Charles became the official state song of Georgia. Did you know that the well-known Ray Charles’ version of the song is actually a cover? Ray Charles recorded it in 1960 for…

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Celebrating the 45th Earth Day

Posted: April 22, 2015

Celebrate Earth Day, year-round using GALILEO resources to research issues such as climate change, conservation, biodiversity, energy, green economy, recycling, and sustainable agriculture and development. You can research these issues and more in…