John R. Lewis Library: English 9 Nonfiction Research: Finding and citing images

Quick links: Databases

Database passwords - if accessing the databases from home passwords are required.

Quick links: Noodletools

Locating Images for Projects:

Remember that you should use images that are part of the creative commons or available for student use through school purchased databases. Use the resources below!

Database passwords

Britannica Image Quest This link opens in a new window
Millions of rights cleared images for student use.

Excellent source for images for student projects. Wide range of topics from historical to present day.

Citing an image from Britannica Image Quest in Noodletools

Creative Commons and websites with copyright free images

Creative Commons - search multiple locations, plus audio and video
Iconfinder - filter for "free" on the left
Library of Congress - search for all kinds of primary and secondary sources
Pixabay - Free stock photos
Wikimedia Commons - Free images to use, simply make sure to give credit to the photographer.

Several sites provide access to images that are either copyright-free or available for use under certain guidelines. Which ever site you use, you MUST create a citation.

Do not use an image that has a watermark. It is copyright protected. See the example below.