Library Media Center/Technology
Page Navigation
-
HELPFUL REMINDERS
- Before you use any multimedia files in your project, make sure you are aware of any copyright limitations and rules. You can visit this page for a helpful refresher! You can also visit this page to view a cute "Disney" video that explains copyright.
- Search Google for copyright-friendly images by following these steps:
- Search for an image
- Click on "Tools" and "Usage rights"
- Choose "Creative Commons licenses"
TIP - If you use your cell phone to record videos for projects, make sure you install the Google Drive app on your phone. This is the easiest way to transfer large files from your phone to your school device!
- Before you use any multimedia files in your project, make sure you are aware of any copyright limitations and rules. You can visit this page for a helpful refresher! You can also visit this page to view a cute "Disney" video that explains copyright.
Music Links
-
CC mixter
This site offers a library of legal, copyright-safe, free music available for download and use.
Video Links
-
WeVideo
This is a wonderful free-to-use tool to create and edit videos. There is, however, a 5 minute/month limit and a watermark is placed on your finished video.
Image Links
-
Library of Congress - Digital Collections
The digital collections comprise millions of items including books, newspapers, manuscripts, prints and photos, maps, musical scores, films, sound recordings and more. Whenever possible, each collection has its own rights statement which should be consulted for guidance on use.
-
Free to use and reuse...and animate! A Parade of Posters
This set of posters features travel, commercial products, war propaganda, entertainment, and more. The selections represent a collaboration with Poster House, a new museum which opened in 2019.
-
Pics4Learning
Pics4Learning is a curated image library that is safe and free for education. Teachers and students can use the copyright-friendly photos and illustrations for classroom projects, web sites, videos, portfolios, or any other projects in an educational setting.