Events | General | K-12 | Public Library | Scholar/Academic

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr., Day!

Posted: January 19, 2015

Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr., Day by exploring some of the resources available through GALILEO. Just search GALILEO for Martin Luther King, Jr. to see articles, images, videos, and more, including items from the Civil Rights Digital Library…

K-12 | Public Library

How is Legislation Made in Georgia?

Posted: January 15, 2015

The Georgia General Assembly in session, meaning it's time to turn to GALILEO for resources to illustrate the process of bills going through the Georgia House of Representatives or the Georgia State Senate to become law. How a Bill is Passed in the…

K-12

GALILEO Resources for Participating in the DuPont Challenge Science Writing Competition

Posted: January 12, 2015

The DuPont Challenge is the acclaimed essay contest that recognizes excellence in science writing. Since Georgia schools integrate writing into the science curriculum, the DuPont Challenge offers a fun opportunity to motivate students and to help…

General | K-12 | Public Library | Scholar/Academic

150th Anniversary of General Sherman Capturing Atlanta

Posted: September 02, 2014

September 2, 1864, marks the 150th anniversary of General William T. Sherman capturing Atlanta where he was quoted famously saying, “Atlanta is ours, and fairly won.” Read more about the Atlanta Campaign and Sherman’s March to the Sea in the…

Databases | K-12 | Public Library | Scholar/Academic

Athens Historic Newspapers Archive enhanced; DjVu no longer required

Posted: August 22, 2014

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