Find millions of photographs, artworks, maps, and historical documents through both free web collections and specialized academic databases. Understanding different types of sources and their usage rights helps you find exactly what you need while avoiding copyright problems.
Museums, libraries, and archives worldwide have digitized millions of items from their collections, making them freely available for research and education. These cultural institutions provide authoritative historical documentation and artistic works that support academic research and classroom instruction.
Through library subscriptions, you have access to high-quality art and photography databases with scholarly-grade images and detailed metadata.
These collections offer superior image resolution, academic cataloging, and clear educational use permissions.
Our digital collections include unique visual materials documenting Loyola history, Chicago area history, and specialized research collections. All materials are freely available online with detailed metadata for academic citation.
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Different image sources have different usage permissions:
Educational use (generally permitted):
Commercial or public use (may require special permission):
Always check licensing information provided with each image and contact the source institution for questions about usage rights. See our main Copyright Guide for more information.
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