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Illustration Sources

Sources of illustrations to use in presentations, etc.

Finding Images

General Subjects

Creative Commons Flickr Images
Images that you can use for free under Creative Commons licenses. The search page explains the Creative Commons system.
Google Advanced Image Search
You can search more specifically by using the Advanced Search page. The Usage Rights lets you filter your search by various "free to use" options.

Special Subjects

Artstor This link opens in a new window
Images of paintings, sculpture, architecture, and photographs.
How to Use (See also Artstor's help page.)

Finding Streaming Video

Films On Demand: Master Academic and Career & Technical Education Package This link opens in a new window
Educational films and documentaries on a wide variety of subjects. Please note: content produced by HBO, A&E, and BBC may not play in older browsers if the video is embedded in eLearn or other websites. If you get an error try a different browser. If the error persists, find and view the video within Films on Demand.
FMG Archival Films & Newsreels Collection This link opens in a new window
Vintage newsreels, documentaries and clips from notable fillms of historical interest.
PBS Video Collection This link opens in a new window
Public Broadcasting Service series including NOVA, Nature, American Experience, and Frontline.

Help Citing Images And Video