Images found in select resources through the Library may be used for research and/or educational purposes, provided permission is obtained from the copyright holder and credit is given as per copyright holder instructions.
If you have any questions regarding the use of images from any Library resource (books, ebooks, journals, databases, etc.), please contact the Library for guidance or the publisher of the material in question for permission/instruction.
In reality, using online images is complicated because some images:
It can be very difficult to determine who actually owns the copyright of online images.
All images are protected by copyright, and it is always your responsibility to find out if and how you are permitted to reproduce them legally and ethically.
We’ve created an infographic to help you with reusing and/or adapting images in your work.
What is Creative Commons?
Creative Commons is a non-profit organization that facilitates sharing and use of content.
The organization has created licenses that standardize and convey how content can be used. Conditions of use are determined by the creator.
If you want to use content governed by a Creative Commons license you must follow the conditions set by the creator.
If you can't find an image to suit your purposes that you are able to safely use, you may be able to create your own image.