Training

Great Things to Know About GALILEO

Great Things to Know About GALILEO packages the self-paced learning modules below with information on using them in a professional development or continuing education program in the library.

How to Use the Player
Tips for Participants

Public Library Professional Development

• Supervisor Guide - Recommendations for incorporating the modules into your library’s professional development or continuing education program
• Program Overview for Public Library Staff

Modules

1. Using GALILEO to Help Patrons

   • What is GALILEO and why should I use it?
   • Finding health information
   • Finding the next book to read
   • Finding recipes

2. Finding Full-Text Magazines

   • Using Magazines A-Z
   • Finding Magazines by Subject Area

3. Finding Ancestors: GALILEO for Genealogy

   • Finding records in Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest Online

4. Discovering Georgia History

   • Digital Library of Georgia
   • New Georgia Encyclopedia
   • GeorgiaInfo

5. Finding the Next Book to Read

   • Finding a series list
   • Finding similar books
   • Finding author read-alikes

6. Finding the Best Databases for a Topic

   • Using Browse by Subject > Articles and Databases
   • Using Browse by Type
   • Using Databases A-Z Search

7. Finding Articles Quickly

   • Using GALILEO Search
   • Using Browse by Subject > Subject Search

8. Helping College Students

   • Using the Scholar user view
   • Finding literary criticism
   • Formatting citations
   • Using the Find Cited Article tool

9. Helping K-12 Students

   • Using Kids, Teen, and High School user views
   • Using specific K-12 resources
   • Educator resources for teachers and parents

10. Using Advanced Database Features

    • Using advanced limiters
    • Using My Folder/MyResearch/Workspace features
    • Keeping up with search and journal alerts