Research Guides: Research Help: Finding Images and Videos

Citing Visual Resources

Yes, you need to cite visual sources too!

Here are some helpful links to get you started with citing images and videos in your research projects. You can find more citation info by clicking on the Citations tab above this box.

Images

Need pictures for a project? Try using one of the library's image databases.

ARTStor
A cross-disciplinary collection of over 2 million* rights-cleared images from around the world. The ArtSTOR platform has been migrated to the JSTOR platform. Please visit JSTOR for all the ArtSTOR content. For more information about this change, please visit the ArtSTOR FAQ Guide .

Need more? Additional image resources can be found on the Finding Images Research Guide.

Videos

You also have access to streaming video resources through the library. Here's some commonly used video databases.

Kanopy
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provides access to one of the most unique collections of films in the world including award-winning documentaries, training films and theatrical releases on every topic imaginable. More than 15,000 titles are available from off and on-campus via this streaming service.
Naxos Video Library
The Naxos Video Library is a performing arts video library with over 300 operas, ballets, documentaries, live concerts, and musical tours of historic places. It includes the Naxos DVD label, Opus Arte, Arthaus, Dacapo, EuroArts, among others and is continuously updated to offer the best selection of performing arts videos.
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Swank Streaming Video
Streaming access to more than 30 films, representing some of the top choices for Film Studies, including academy award winners and popular general release classics.

Need more? Additional video resources can also be found on the library's database list.