Finding Pictures
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Databases
TIP: Don't forget the subject specific databases... start with the general databases and then click on one of the subject displayed down the right side of this page.
TIP: Start out by using the databases in the order they are listed below, especially for Speech. The most useful databases, which include articles, great attention-getters and some images are listed first in this list.
- eLibrary Curriculum
(Tutorial)
- One of the best sources for pictures. Includes charts, graphs, podcast and short video clips.
- Student Research Center
(Tutorial)
- Includes: photos and maps
- Opposing Viewpoints (Tutorial)
- Includes: some charts, graphs and all articles are available as mp3 files.
- SIRS Researcher (Tutorial) (How to Use Guide) (Quick Tips)
- Includes: charts, graphs and pictures, maps that can also be search for by clicking the IMAGES TAB.
- CQ Researcher (Tutorial) (Quick Tips)
- One of the best sources for speeches about topics in the news!
- Includes: charts, graphs and pictures
- Academic Search Complete (Tutorial or Tutorial)
- Articles from over 4,000 newspapers and magazines.Includes a limited but growing number of pictures - these display in a small area to the right side of the screen.
- Wilson OmniFile Full Text, Mega Edition
(Tutorial)
- Includes science, art gallery images, and biographies. Includes: pictures in the Biography Reference Bank. The PDF articles often contain pictures. Do a "print screen" and then copy/paste inside an image editing program if you want a copy of of article pictures for PowerPoint!
- Consumer Health Complete
- Great source of medical images.
Newspapers
- New York Times/Wall Street Journal (including the Historical New York Times). The Historical New York Times contains pdf screenshots of the newspaper.Do a "print screen" and then copy/paste inside an image editing program if you want a copy of of article pictures for PowerPoint!
Specialized Databases
- American History Online (Tutorial)
- More than history - includes information on anything dealing with American life and culture. Includes some pictures.
- Texas Reference Center
- Texas and Dallas history, landmarks, and famous people.Do a "print screen" of PDF articles and then copy/paste inside an image editing program if you want a copy of of article pictures for PowerPoint!
- Facts. com (includes science, history, biographies, country reports, pictures, maps)
- Issues & Controversies (includes many pictures, charts, maps)
TIP: You may want to click on any of the topics displayed on the right side of the screen for more detailed information.
For example, click on MEDICINE for medical information. Health and Wellness Resource Center and Consumer Health Complete contain many medical pictures and videos.
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Copyright Free Image Locators
- Stock Photos from Stock Exchange
- Free Foto Search
- Copyright Friendly Images
- 3DCafe: Free Photography
- Image*After Images
- Morgue Files
- Burning Well Image Search
- Pixel Perfect Digital Free Photos
- Free Images *
- Free Graphics
- ArtFavor: Pictures and Vector Art
- Pictures from Old Books
- Free Photos and Clip Art
- Links: Free Graphics, Photos, Animations, Image Search Engines
- Free Web Phoos from About.com
- Beryl's Free Photos
- DHD Photo Gallery (topic directory)
- Audio, Video, Image Search
Backgrounds & Clip Art Galleries
- Open Clip Art
- Index of Images on the Social Science Data Lab Server
- Web Clipz
- Web Graphics: Links to Sources
- ReallyBig
- Absolute Background Textures Archive
- Backgrounds & Graphics: Links*
- Cool Archive: Icons, Clip Art, Backgrounds, Bullets,Bars, Sounds
- Cool Borders, Buttons, Backgrounds
- 321 Clipart
- A-1 All Free Clipart
- About: Web Clip Art Directory*
- Animation Factory
- Auntie's Free ClipArt
- Encyclopedia of Western Signs and Ideograms
- Free Graphics
- Links to and reviews of free graphic websites, banner creators, photos, fonts...
- Graphic Maps: Free Globes & Maps of All Kinds
- Icon Bazaar
- Image Paradise (Desktop Publishing)
- Millanimations: Animated Gifs
- Prinzess' Graphic Collection*
- Scream Design (buttons, graphics, sound files...)
Tutorials, Tools, and Tips for Graphics and Photograph
- Free Image Editor: Photofiltre
- Graphic Tutorials
- Extensive links to: creating graphics, banners, tips for various software programs...
- Web Design Tips: Graphics
- Pixel Ruler
- Complete Guide to Digital Photography and Cameras
- Optimizing Web Graphics (Information & Tips)
- Gif Cruncher
- JPEG Wizard
The best guide to resources is a librarian who can help you in using the catalog, databases and the Web. A librarian can also assist you in selecting materials appropriate for your needs. Please ask at any service desk for information or assistance!
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