You may request the password online, through your GIL account, or receive the password in person from any GPC Library Reference Desk.
You must have a valid GPC ID to receive the password in person.
Passwords
CANNOT be given out over the phone or through email.
To access GALILEO databases when you are not on campus, you must use the current password.
The password changes
each semester.
Georgia citizens not affiliated with a University of System of Georgia
institution may obtain a password for GALILEO use from their
local public library.
How to request the password online:
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Access the GPC Libraries homepage or
GIL@GPC directly.
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If accessing from the GPC Libraries homepage, go to the column labeled "Find Articles."
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Click on the "Request the GALILEO Password" link.
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Enter your patron barcode or Social Security number and your last name. (Your patron barcode is the
same as the GPC-ID number, or 900#, on your GPC Access Card.)
Then click on the "Logon" button.
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Click "Request" in the top menu.
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If the password does automatically not appear in the drop down menu, select "
GALILEO Password" and press "OK."
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A screen will appear with the current password.
