Reference Sources in Our Juvenile Section

GALILEO is a research product available via the Internet.  GALILEO consists of over 150 databases that include encyclopedias, indexes to magazine and journal articles, and reports.  Some, but not all, of the articles and reports are available in full text (meaning the entire text of an article will be displayed).  If you locate an item that is not available in full text, it may be possible for us to get the full text through inter-library loan.  Contact any of our libraries for further information. 

• How To Use GALILEO

GALILEO is available at all libraries of the Clayton County Library System by using our Internet terminals. 

Patrons who have their own Internet access can use GALILEO when not at the library.  If this is the first time you are using GALILEO from home or work, please view the following instructions for getting your GALILEO password.

• What GALILEO database should I Use?

There are many products from which to choose.  At the GALILEO homepage there is a list of all the databases listed alphabetically.  By looking through that list, you can make selections for which product you want to use.  You might wish to try the following GALILEO products when researching African American History, Inventions, and Biographies.

• Academic Search Complete provides many full text magazine and journal articles.  Many times magazines and journals offer biographical information even on historical figures.
• Consumer Health Complete - An excellent medical reference - includes prescription drug information, a medical encyclopedia, some research reports and alternative therapy articles. This database is comparable to the Merck Manual. More accessible but less in-depth
• Encyclopædia Britannica Online is the on-line equivalent of the multi-volume, printed encyclopedia. An excellent starting point for gaining a general understanding and refining of your topic. 
• MEDLINE - Index and abstracts of journal articles in the health sciences with links to full text.
• Merck Manual - Standard medical handbooks of reliable, easy-to-use medical information
• Research Library from ProQuest provides many full text magazine and journal articles.  Many times magazines and journals offer biographical information even on historical figures.