Databases

OCLC Per-Search Databases Discontinued May 31, 2011: Biology Digest, Geobase, & Wilson Select Plus

Posted: May 31, 2011

OCLC Per-Search databases have been removed from GALILEO menus for public libraries. OCLC is discontinuing access to all remaining per-search databases on June 30, 2011. GPLS has decided to discontinue access to per-search databases on May 31, 2011.…

Tips and Training

Roth Awarded Man Booker International Prize 2011

Posted: May 25, 2011

Philip Roth was recently awarded the 2011 Man Booker International Prize. You can find author biographies, literary criticism, plot summaries of his novels, and more in Literary Reference Center in GALILEO, or see reviews as well as…

Tips and Training

Find Recipes for Delectable Spring Veggies

Posted: May 24, 2011

Although summer is just around the corner, there are still plenty of spring vegetables to be savored. If you're looking for fresh ideas to make the most of them, GALILEO resources have plenty of appetizing recipes for a delicious meal. Just go to…

Community Stories

GALILEO Finds Everything!

Posted: May 19, 2011

Ruth, a staff member at a Georgia university, tells us she is a fan of GALILEO because “it finds absolutely everything! I have had some very disparate topics to look up over the years, and it always manages to find more useful sources than I know…

Tips and Training

Go Get Fit!

Posted: May 18, 2011

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, so here's your excuse to get out and enjoy the great weather! If you need ideas or tips to get you started in the right direction, GALILEO offers access to the full text of several popular sports…