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Finding and Using Library Resources

Image Citation

Should I cite images?

  • Yes! In addition to citing written sources (like articles and books), it's good practice to cite image sources as well.

How do I cite images?

  • The handout below, developed by the Writers' Studio, provides guidelines for image citation that are widely accepted at SCAD. The style manuals for APA, MLA, Chicago and Turabian styles can also be consulted regarding image citation.

Image Analysis

Learn what questions to ask when analyzing different types of artwork with the interactive tool created by the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University.

Image Anatomy

T2i - Fish by @Doug888 (CC BY-NC-SA)

Learn about Pixel, Resolution, File Size, Compression & File Format from the University of California/Irvine Libraries.

Visual Literacy: Why We Need It

Brian Kennedy, director of the Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College speaks about the necessity for visual literacy.

Image Research

Infographic showing the 6 steps of image research. Image Research Guidelines based on ACRL Visual Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education. Step 1: Define Image Need. What type and format of image do I need? What keywords describe the image I need? Step 2: Find Images. What are the best sources for the images I need? Are the images I find right for my project? Step 3: Interpret & Analyze. What do the images mean in their original context? What can any related text tell me about the image? Step 4: Evaluate Images: How good is the quality of the images I found? Is the image content accurate and/or appropriate? Step 5: Use Images Effectively. Can I properly edit images (if allowed under copyright)? Am I using the images to communicate effectively? Step 6: Use Images Ethically. Did I give credit when using other people's images? Do I understand restrictions on reusing and modifying images?