Research Guides: Finding Images: Library Resources

Library Image Databases

Here are some library databases to find images:

Artstor This link opens in a new window
Artstor is a digital library of nearly one million images in the areas of art, architecture, the humanities, and social sciences with a set of tools to view, present, and manage images for research and pedagogical purposes. Artstor collections comprise contributions from museums, individual photographers, scholars, special collections at libraries, and photo archives.
Image Collection This link opens in a new window
The Image Collection consists of a wide array of photos and maps, with an emphasis on world news and events. Other areas of coverage include contemporary and historical photos of people, places and the natural kingdom.

The Grove encyclopedia of classical art and architecture
The most current and comprehensive reference resource for the visual arts of the Classical period.

National Geographic Virtual Library This link opens in a new window
Covers all issues of the National Geographic magazine published from 1888 to 2015. It covers a range of topics in the areas of science, history, technology, the environment, cultures, and more.