Image Resources
This convenient search area allows users to search several websites for images, videos and other media.
Search for images that have been published on Flickr with a Creative Commons license.
New York Public Library Digital Collections
Explore NYPL's digitized collection of prints, photographs, maps, and more.
Use this site to search for public domain images. After searching, be sure to select the filter "Public Domain Only."
Use this site to search for images. After searching, be sure to select the filter "Free Re-Use" under "Can I Use It?"
Audio Resources
Powered by the Internet Archive, this site features various audio files. Remember to check each file for information about licensing.
This convenient search area allows users to search several websites for audio, videos and other media.
This archive offers a variety of audio downloads. Be sure to check each file for license information.
Public Domain Project: Audio Files
Search this site for public domain audio files. After searching, be sure to select the "Public Domain Only" filter.
Video Resources
This convenient search area allows users to search several websites for images, videos and other media.
Powered by the Internet Archive, this site features a variety of films available for view and download. Be sure to check each video for information about licensing and permissions.
This repository features a number of open access videos and clips for educational use.
Public Domain Project: Video Footage
Search this site for public domain videos. After searching, be sure to select the filter "Public Domain Only."
Searching Creative Commons
Use CC Search to find images and media provided by other organizations, including Flickr, Google Images, and YouTube.
When you use Creative Commons, remember that not all of the results displayed on these other websites will have Creative Commons licenses. Be sure to check each file for permissions and license information.
The Flickr image displayed above is licensed with Creative Commons, but includes a "Some rights reserved" link. Upon clicking this link, you'll see that if you use the image, you must attribute it to the author. This is just one example of the importance of checking each image, video or audio file for rights information.