About Copyright
Most images online are copyright protected and using an image without permission may be copyright infringement. To learn more about when you can use images for school assignments, please visit
- Copyright for Students - Educational Use of Images from the Library
Image Databases
Library Services lists databases that permit the use of electronic images for educational purposes, provided that the image is properly cited and referenced. To access the databases, please visit
- Image Databases from the Library
What is a Creative Commons Licensed Image?
Some creators allow you to copy their work, such as images, without asking for permission. When creators want you to copy their work, they will often give their work a Creative Commons license. To learn more about Creative Commons, please visit
- What is Creative Commons? by the Library
Note. When citing Creative Commons licensed images, include a CC licensing statement at the end of the caption. Add the shortened version of the CC license and, if possible, embed a link back to the license and original image.