December 2007 - GALILEO: Exploring Georgia's Virtual Library

Thursday, December 13, 2007 • 3:00-5:00pm
Glen Haven Elementary School • Decatur, Georgia

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Presenter: Karen Minton, Virtual Services Librarian, GALILEO--Georgia's Virtual Library, University System of Georgia

Georgia Library Learning Online (GALILEO) is an award-winning initiative of the University System of Georgia to ensure universal access to all students and faculty members in the University System regardless of geographical location, size of institution, or mode of instructional delivery. GALILEO is a shared resource support system among University System libraries to enhance the quality of teaching, research, and service. It allows teachers and students to access a wealth of information and utilize databases from around the world. Learn how you and your students can better utilize GALILEO and explore all of the many resources that GALILEO has to offer.

 

Topics
- Review the GALILEO databases
- Discover what GALILEO has to offer you and your students
- List project activities
- Using GALILEO for student projects
- Effectively using the GALILEO the website

 

Resources

GALILEO: Georgia Library Learning Online [website]

GALILEO Scavenger Hunt [handout]

GALILEO for K-12 - Select Databases by Grade [handout]