Is Your Library Making the Most of GALILEO?
Libraries are getting a P.R. boost from the media these days, as news stories focus on clever ways for people to economize cite the free services, books, and DVD’s that libraries offer. But library budgets are tight and getting tighter.At the same time, patrons need more help than ever, with Internet access and job searching and employment-related resources heading the list.GALILEO can help libraries meet needs without expending additional resources; is your library making the most of what GALILEO offers?
GALILEO Helps Libraries
- Fill in collection gaps with books, magazines, and more
- Reduce duplicate subscriptions
- Take advantage of reference resources, including current medical reference books and literary criticism
- Extending the library hours through 24 X 7 online access
GALILEO Helps Libraries Help Patrons
- Find resources on careers, effective job searching, home business, and resume writing
- Explore occupation and education paths
- Save money on magazine and database subscriptions
| Resource or magazine | Cost to individual subscribers |
|---|---|
| Ancestry.com | $19.95 per month for personal subscription |
| Wall Street Journal (ProQuest) | Over $100 per year ($2.29/week) |
| Harvard Business Review | $79 per year |
| Highlights for Children | $29.65 per year (half the newsstand price) |
| Backpacer Magazine | $15.95 per year |
| Forbes | $29.99 per year (77% off newsstand price) |
| Scientific American | over $50 per year |
Did You Know?
- 27% of public library websites in Georgia feature a reader’s advisory page.Half of these feature GALILEO or links to Novelist or Novelist K-8, the great reader’s advisory tools provided via GALILEO.
- 56% of public library websites have a genealogy page, but only 31% feature GALILEO or links to Ancestry and Heritage Quest, the essential genealogy resources provided via GALILEO.
- 48% of the University System of Georgia libraries have a link to a journals A-Z listing, but only 10% of those link to the service in GALILEO.
Links to Think About for the Library Website
- Link to GALILEO
- Link to login via Pines / Information on GALILEO Password
- Link to download the GALILEO Toolbar
- Link to GALILEO videos
- Link to GALILEO databases with Express Links
- Link to Journals and Magazines A-Z
Create This Subject Landing Page Using All of the Links Described Above
Like These Ideas, But Need Help?
- Contact GALILEO staff via the Contact Us link in GALILEO
- Register for the online training GALILEO for Library Websites: Tips for library webmasters and contributors to get the most out of GALILEO. Dates: September 23, October 13, and November 10. For more information: http://www.usg.edu/galileo/help/library/training/
