Image Resources from PCC Guide
For a more comprehensive set of options for finding images, please check out this special research guide.
Citations for Images and Media
- Make sure that you use the appropriate citation style to cite any images and media (Youtube videos, streaming videos from a library database, etc.).
- The PCC Library's databases has citation options for some of the most common citation styles (MLA and APA).
- If accessing images and media outside of Library databases, there are free citation generators available on the Internet that can help. (Make sure to double check the format using the Write & Cite tab above or consult a librarian.)
Image Quest
The best education images all in one place
Access approximately three million rights-cleared images from the best collections in the world
- Image Quest This link opens in a new windowOver 2.5 million copyright-cleared images for educational use at Pima Community College
ArtSTOR Image Database
JSTOR offers "high-quality primary sources and images from around the world, including artworks, maps, photographs, and more."
Curated Image Databases on the Web
Europeana Digital Image Collection
- 14.6 million digital resources from Europe's museums, libraries, archives and audio-visual collections
- Images - paintings, drawings, maps, photos and pictures of museum objects
- Texts - books, newspapers, letters, diaries and archival papers
- Sounds - music and spoken word from cylinders, tapes, discs and radio broadcasts
- Videos - films, newsreels and TV broadcasts
Image Collections
Search tips...
- If you search from Google's homepage, click on "Images" located at the upper left
- Enter your word (no quotes needed) or search term (more than one word, quotes needed). Example: "gothic art"
- Remember that not all of your results will necessarily be pertinent
- Cite any images you use in assignments!
Open-access Image Sites
Films on Demand
Films on Demand offers streaming videos on a variety of topics. When accessing the videos from off campus, you will be asked to input you MyPima username and password.
Kanopy
- Kanopy This link opens in a new windowOnline videos and documentaries. Click on the link provided, then click on the dropdown arrow next to "Browse" to see a list of subject areas.
