Electronic Sources of Information

The University System of Georgia educational data communications network, PeachNet, was established as a comprehensive statewide network based on the TCP/IP communications protocol. PeachNet provides for communications among the University System locations and additional sites listed below and provides a link to the Internet, an international network of networks.

GALILEO, Georgia's statewide library, provides universal access to shared academic materials and services for all students and faculty at the thirty-four University System of Georgia (USG) institutions and is being made available to private colleges and universities, public libraries, and technical schools in the State. GALILEO features electronic databases, an encyclopedia, dictionary, library catalogs, state publications, and census data. These services are enabled by Georgia's statewide educational network, PeachNet, operated by the USG.

GSAMS, or Georgia Statewide Academic and Medical System, is a two-way, interactive video network used in teleconferencing and in the delivery of distance learning.

Note: Other state agencies have GSAMS installations.

Satellite installations allow high speed digital transport of information and programming (voice, data, text, video) for higher education.

Note: Other state agencies also have satellite dish installations.

Source: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Information and Instructional Technology