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__**Image Searching:**__

Image searching can be time consuming and frustrating. In addition it is sometimes difficult to determine if the images we are accessing are legal for us to use.

__**Pics for Learning**__ []

Pics4Learning is a copyright-friendly image library for teachers and students. The Pics4Learning collection consists of thousands of images that have been donated by students, teachers, and amateur photographers. Unlike many Internet sites, permission has been granted for teachers and students to use all of the images donated to the Pics4Learning collection.

Visit: [] to get tips on how to improve your results on this page.

__**Wikimedia**__ []

Wikimedia Commons is free. Everyone is allowed to copy, use and modify any files here freely as long as they follow the terms specified by the author; this often means crediting the source and author(s) appropriately and releasing copies/improvements under the same freedom to others. The license conditions of each individual media file can be found on their description page

__**Google Images**__ []

__**Tips:**__

> http://www.google.com/advanced_image_search
 * 1) All the search rules for Google apply here. Be as specific as possible.
 * 2) Always use advanced search. Here you can limit your results to images that are free to use, define the size, type and color of images you are looking for.
 * 1) Decide what kind of image you need. Are you looking for clip art? Color? Small images?
 * 2) Set a time limit. If you can't find in in 15 minutes... try another search engine or take your own picture.

__**Things to be aware of**__: Google has a setting to ensure that you do not stumble across inappropriate images. When searching look to the right hand side of the search bar after you enter your first search. You will see something that says “safesearch”. Ensure that you set your results to moderate or strict.

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What it is good for: Finding images online.

When to use it: When you know exactly what image you want but do not have the search terms to find it with google image search.

__**PicSearch**__

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Picsearch indexes the web for images and is probably the best of the lot. The About Page of the site says that its unique search algorithm is due for a patent. The search engine has indexed more than 3,000,000,000 images. You can set a few preferences like an interface language. Use advanced search to limit results.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0in;">__**Creative Commons Search**__

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0in;">http://search.creativecommons.org/

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">With CC Search, we give you quick and easy access to the freely licensed content available from many of the world's top content providers.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0in;">__**Flickr**__ <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0in;">http://www.flickr.com

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">Another great site that allows you to search for free images for use. Mostly photos here.