Finding images on the Web
The quickest way to find an image on the Web is to type a
name or keyword into Google
Image Search, however, these images may be protected
by copyright. If you would like to use any of these
images, we advise contacting the site owner to obtain permission.
There are many other resources available for finding images,
photographs and graphics for use in teaching and learning
materials. Following are a list of just a few:
Free (public domain) image collections
Swinburne image collections
Databases Swinburne library subscribes
to
Further information on finding images
Free (public domain) image collections
A comprehensive list of Public Domain images for a wide range of subject areas can be found at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain_images. Although theses images do not require the copyright owner's approval, be sure to check the site's terms and conditions to ensure that your use and purpose are covered and don't forget to include any appropriate acknowledgements
or copyright statements as required by the source.
You could
also try searching the Web using the following keywords: free, copyright-free, royalty-free [together with
the terms] images, graphics, photosclipart.
Swinburne image collections
Swinburne has a number of online image collections available.
Some of these images may be available for educational use.
Check the terms and conditions of use on each site and if
in doubt contact the web site manager.
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Swinburne
Image Bank
Historical photographs relating to Swinburne in its various
manifestations from its early years into the 1980s. This
archive, and other Australian image collections, can be
searched through PictureAustralia.
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Swinburne
News
A twice-yearly publication that showcases Swinburne's
research, achievements and activities, as well as providing
alumni news and profiles. Includes lots of pictures.
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Swinburne
Web logos
The logos available on this page are for use in publications,
or with other design work, and on web pages. Logos should
not be manipulated or changed prior to use. They may be
re-sized, as needed, but re-sizing should be done proportionally
so that the artwork is not distorted.
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Swinburne
Press Design Studio
Provides a broad range of design and desktop publishing
services.
Databases Swinburne Library subscribes
to
The Library subscribes to two databases which include images.
If you are using these databases off-campus, you will be prompted
for a username and password before accessing. Be sure to read
the agreement sections for usage; essentially all educational
use is allowed.
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Ebsco
Image Collections (accessed via Academic Search Premier)
This collection contains a variety of images of people,
places or objects and includes photographs, maps and flags.
Use of images is for research or personal educational
purposes only. If you want to use the image in any other
context you must contact the supplier.
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Elibrary Australia
An on-line reference library that includes thousands of
maps and pictures. Use of these maps and pictures is for
research or personal educational purposes only. If you
want to use the image in any other context you must contact
the supplier.
Further information on finding images
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How
to search for images on the web using Google and EBSCOhost
(Swinburne Library Guide)
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Searching
the Internet for Images
The Technical Advisory Service for Images (TASI) has put
together a detailed guide to finding image resources on
the Internet. The first half provides general tips and
advice on finding images; the second, specific pointers
to: stock photographs, historical images, art images and
scientific images. More than 100 key links that lead on
to thousands of other image resources.
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