Finding images for a research paper, a course assignment or for sharing online can be challenging. This guide will walk you through what to consider when finding and using images. Elements to consider:
Here is an example of citing an image with a Creative Commons (CC) license:
Title: Mermaid Cove Sunrise
Creator: Jerry Meadon
Source: Flikr https://bit.ly/2GMYajl
Copyright Information: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)
Note: The use of digital images is often subject to copyright and/or licensing restrictions. Consult each site's information on rights and reproductions, especially if you plan to use an image in a publication. It is equally important that you cite images properly. For more guidance on how to cite images in a research paper, see the How to Cite section of this guide.
Listed below are few image resources. For many more resources, explore the menu topics to the left.
For help finding, viewing, and downloading images in ARTstor, please see the helpful video below.
A quick look at how to use reverse image searches on Google.
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Visit one of UBC Library's branch websites to find out the ways in which we can help.
Alternatively, use BC's provincial AskAway Service below.
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