What is GALILEO?
Georgia Library Learning Online (GALILEO), a nationally-recognized computer system connecting Georgia researchers, provides a wealth of information resources with more than 100 separate databases, 10 with the full text online. Searching is available at terminals in the library and at various campus locations.

What is GIL?
The GALILEO Interconnected Libraries (GIL) for the University System of Georgia, is the library's computerized catalog. GIL provides access to information about most library materials within Reese Library as well as the collections of other institutions of the University System of Georgia.

For students with personal computers, remote access to GALILEO and GIL is also available. Contact the Reese Library Reference department (706-737-1748) for current availability and access procedures. Materials from other libraries may be accessed through the InterLibrary Loan service (ILL).

For reference assistance, professional librarians are available in the reference room at all times. Library tours and instructional sessions are provided for classes and individuals.

Research Tools especially useful for Public Administration and American Government:
One of the databases listed under GALILEO is Government Documents. Available here are research materials related to:

• U.S. Census Data
• Georgia Government Publications
• Georgia Legislative Documents
• GeorgiaNet, which includes inventories from Georgia Department of Archives & History
• GeorgiaNet, which lists Administrative Rules and Regulations of Georgia state agencies
• GeorgiaNet which links to advisory opinions from the Attorney General's Office
• GeorgiaNet which allows for Corporate Search in the records of the Georgia Secretary of State’s office
• GeorgiaNet which displays laws now in force Georgia Code
• GeorgiaNet Legislative Services
• GeorgiaNet records of State Agencies, Councils and Commissions

Also, look under the Government & Politics (WWW links) in the GALILEO Internet Resources Collection

Lexis Nexis Academic Universe. This is the most-widely recognized legal electronic database. All articles are available full text.

Electronic Journals:
Ebsco Online provides a centralized point of access to journals. On campus, connect to http://www.ebsco.com/online/ to begin your session.
JSTOR Journal Archives - Contains complete runs of core scholarly journals in many areas. All articles are available full text. http://www.jstor.org/

Another tool is the Government Printing Office (GPO) Monthly Catalog (U.S. government publications) http://www.access.gpo.gov/

Political Science Internet Links compiled by the Reese Library Reference Librarians: http://www.aug.edu/libref/political_science.html

Those pertaining to Public Administration and American Government:

• Campaign Finance Site
• The Center for Democracy and Technology
• CNN/AllPolitics
• CQ's American Voter
• Galileo Government and Politital Science Weblinks
• Galileo Philosophy Weblinks
• Political Science Research Resources
• Poly-Cy Internet Resources for Political Science
• Vote Smart We

Additional compilations are available at:
http://www.aug.edu/libref/reflinks.html#Government

For a list of reputable academic search engines and helpful information on using search engines, go to: http://www.aug.edu/libbi/search_engine.html

The Reese Library provides excellent support service for your reference searches. For help in:

• How to find a book
• How to find a journal article
• How to get a GALILEO password for home use
• How to get Research or Reference help
• Self paced tutorials: For Reese Library & For Internet Searching
• How to contact the library
• Search for rare books on the Internet (Acquisitions)