General Questions

Once the “Welcome to the Library Catalog” screen opens you can search by keyword, author, subject or title. You can choose one of the three options: “search,” “browse,” or “combination.”

GALILEO On Campus Access: Once in GALILEO, select a subject from the list or click on one of the yellow tabs at the top. (i.e. Browse by Type, Databases A-Z, Journals A-Z or Search).

GALILEO Off Campus Access: Once in GALILEO, you must use the quarterly password for access. Enter the quarterly password into the “Log in with GALILEO password” box. Click on “GO”. Now you can access GALILEO. Select a subject from the list or click on one of the yellow tabs at the top. (i.e. Browse by Type, Databases A-Z, Journals A-Z or Search).You can obtain the quarterly password by contacting the library by email ( library@atlantatech.edu) or by telephone at 404-225-4595.

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How do I find an article?
Physical copies of some magazines, journals and newspapers are located alphabetically in the library. To find more magazines, journals and/or newspapers use GALILEO at this web site www.galileo.usg.edu/. GALILEO is a database that contains electronic copies of magazines, journals and newspapers.

You can browse by subject, type, database or Journal title.

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What is GALILEO?
GALILEO is primarily a collection of databases that contain electronic copies of abstracts, articles and reports from a variety of periodicals, magazines, journals and newspapers. There are approximately 200 databases that cover several subjects. Some articles in GALILEO are full-text. GALILEO also provides links to Internet Resources and other Georgia libraries' catalogs.

What is the password for GALILEO?
To access GALILEO off campus you need a password. You can get the password by contacting the library by email (library@atlantatech.edu) or by telephone (404-225-4595).

To access the library catalog from an off campus location use this url: http://167.196.184.88.

GALILEO contains full text materials in addition to titles and is accessible through the ATC library web site through the “Resources” page or at the following url: www.galileo.usg.edu/.

To access GALILEO off campus you need a password. You can get the password by contacting the library by email (library@atlantatech.edu) or by phone (404-225-4595).

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Why am I unable to access GALILEO when off campus?
There can be various reasons why someone may not be able to access GALILEO. First, you should verify that you are a currently enrolled student or faculty/staff member of Atlanta Technical College. If you fall into one of these categories you are eligible to use GALILEO when off campus. Be sure to have the most current password. Be sure that your computer accepts cookies and does not contain any firewalls that could prevent GALILEO from opening.

Try clearing the disk cache (Netscape) or deleting temporary internet files (Internet Explorer) in your web browser. Additionally, many databases require that you set your browser to accept cookies. If you are having problems with a particular database, please be sure to use the Submit a Comment form that is available from GALILEO. If there seems to be problems with many of the GALILEO databases you may want to call the reference desk and ask that the incident be reported to the GALILEO help desk.

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How do I set up my computer?
You should call the vendor where you purchased the computer to receive guidance on how to set up your new PC. Most vendors have a toll-free number you can call for technical support. Also be sure to read the set-up documentation that comes with the new system.

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What is a firewall? How might it prevent me from accessing GALILEO when off campus?
A firewall is a system or group of systems that enforces an access control policy between two networks. The actual means by which this is accomplished varies widely, but in principle, the firewall can be thought of as a pair of mechanisms: one which exists to block traffic, and the other which exists to permit traffic. Many corporations use firewalls to protect sensitive information from hackers, etc.

A firewall might prevent an off campus user from accessing GALILEO if the GALILEO site is being blocked by the firewall. Users should check with their systems administration person to determine if this is the case.