Train-the-trainer session to help patrons, whether at the desk or in a class, find information, images, and primary sources on their city or county history through Georgia history and genealogy resources in GALILEO. Presented at GaCOMO12 by Courtney McGough.

1.  New Georgia Encyclopedia
http://www.galileo.usg.edu/express?link=ngen
An authoritative source on people, places, events, history, and other topics
about this state. See the Cities and Counties section to learn more
about your area.
 Digital Library of Georgia
http://www.galileo.usg.edu/express?link=dlg1
A gateway to Georgia’s history and culture. Choose Browse by County to
see collections related to your area, or choose Browse by Media Type
to find historical newspapers, school yearbooks, and more. Collections
of note: Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps and Vanishing Georgia
 GeorgiaInfo
http://www.galileo.usg.edu/express?link=gnfo
GeorgiaInfo offers current and historical information on the state of
Georgia. Check out the Counties and Cities sections to find all types of
resources for your area. Search for Place Names for current and
historical names for cities.
 HeritageQuest Online (public libraries)
http://www.galileo.usg.edu/express?link=zuhq
Offers census records, local and family histories, and more. For historical
state maps, go to Search Census and then choose Browse to see a
particular year and state. The View State Map link will appear when
you choose the state. Search Books or Serial Set by place or name.
 Ancestry Library Edition (public and academic libraries)
http://www.galileo.usg.edu/express?link=zual
Offers a variety of records, images, and more. Go to the “all databases” link
at the bottom of the home page to filter collections by location. (Only
available inside the library)