Web-based and Multimedia Objects - Copyright
Multimedia Objects
Multimedia objects, including those on the Internet, are protected by copyright. However, there is no collective which exists that provides easy access and permissions to web-based or other multimedia objects.
The user must seek permission directly from the rights holder to clear rights for the use of graphics, images, sound, text, and other web-based objects, unless otherwise stated on the website.
Copyright-Friendly Multimedia
As an alternative, here are a few websites which provide copyright-friendly multimedia:
- LIFE Photo Archive
- Microsoft Office Clipart & Media
Images and sound clips for use in Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher documents. Can only be used for College materials.
- Pics4Learning
Copyright-free images for educational use by students and teachers.
- elated.com
Free tools, including graphics, for building your website. Find out more about using their content in their Usage Agreement.
- Google's Advanced Search
Look for the "Usage Rights" option to search for copyright-free materials.
- Creative Commons
"Non-profit organization that offers flexible copyright licenses for creative works." The website also lists audio, images, video, text and education materials that use creative commons licensing. There is also a Canadian version called Creative Commons Canada.
Other Formats
Find out how to use copyright-protected work in the following formats: