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Welcome to GALILEO

Through GALILEO, Georgia citizens have access to authoritative, subscription-only information that isn't available through free search engines or Web directories. Here's a sampling of what's inside:


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Georgia Citizen and Public Library User:
1) Log in via your PINES account, or
2) Try this! information, or
3) Contact your public library.
Public College or University User:
Check your GIL account:


Select the link to your institution below to log in to your GIL account. You will then be shown your current GALILEO password.

NOTE: To log in to your GIL Account, you will need a GIL PIN. To get your GIL PIN, follow these directions:
  1. Select your institution from the list below. This will take you to the "My Account" section of your GIL Catalog.
  2. Enter your library barcode number or institution ID number located on your institutional ID card.
  3. Enter your last name.
  4. Click on the "Get My PIN" link. A temporary PIN will be immediately emailed to you.
  5. Once you have received your temporary PIN, go back to your GIL account and log in.
  6. Change your PIN by clicking on the Change PIN button directly under your name and address once logged into your GIL account.

For more information on the GIL PIN, see this FAQ.

Private College or University User:
Contact your university or college library.
Technical College User:
Contact your technical college library.
Middle or High School User:
Ask a teacher or visit your school media center.
Primary or Elementary School User:
Ask a teacher or visit your school media center.
Guest User:
Though GALILEO is a resource for Georgia citizens, users outside Georgia may access some GALILEO databases, including the Digital Library of Georgia databases, the New Georgia Encyclopedia, and other non-password-protected resources. Click guest access to view these resources.

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