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Streaming and Digital Media Student Guide: Useful Search Tools

Links to resources and tips on using in your assignments: streaming movies, open access books, videos, audio, eBooks, copyright restrictions, and more

Google Image Search - Filter by Copyright License

Go to https://images.google.com to reach the Google Image Search page.  Enter your search words.  From the results page, click on "Tools":   

Notice the additional search filters that have appeared.  By clicking on "Usage Rights", you can filter your results by license type: 

google image tools option

 

Creative Commons Search

Visit search.creativecommons.org to find online content with Creative Commons licenses by utilizing multiple search services simultaneously.

 

YouTube Search - Filter by Creative Commons Works

Go to https://www.youtube.com to search for online videos on YouTube.  Enter your search words.  From the results page, click on "Filters":

youtube filter

Notice the additional search filters that have appeared.  By clicking on "Creative Commons", you can filter your results to only those with a CC license: