Types of Information

Abstract Fish Patterns by Lynn Greyling, Public Domain

Where Do You Find Images?

Where can't you find images may be a better question.  They are everywhere, but some are covered under copyright law and can't be used. 

So a better question may be: where can you find images you can use?

Courtesy of Sue Lyon-Jones

Public Domain vs. Creative Commons

Public Domain

• A creative work that is not protected by copyright and which may be freely used by everyone. 

• There are sites devoted to providing images that are in public domain. 
• Additionally, all works created by the U.S. government are in the public domain.
• For more information on Public Domain, go here.

Creative Commons

•  "Creative Commons is a nonprofit organization that enables the sharing and use of creativity and knowledge through free legal tools" (Creative Commons website).
• By using images from the Creative Commons, it allows you to use images for free with some restrictions such as giving credit (attribution) to the original creator.
• For more information on Creative Commons, go here.

Copyright-friendly Image Websites