LibGuides: Copyright Do's and Don'ts: Photos and Music You Can Use

Music You Can Use

Musopen
Musopen is a non-profit focused on improving access and exposure to music by creating free resources and educational materials. They provide recordings, sheet music, and textbooks to the public for free, without copyright restrictions

Here are links to sites containing music and sounds that you can use in your own projects. Be sure to check to see if you need to attribute the creator! The site will explain to you what their particular rules are.

(Image courtesy of Idea go / Freedigitalphoto.net)

Jamendo
A site where artists allow you to download and share their music. Be sure to read the specific authorizations for each piece!

Photos You Can Use

Creative Commons
Creative Commons is a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing creativity and knowledge using free and legal tools. This site offers different kinds of licenses for each work available, and explains how you can use it for your own works and projects. Be sure to follow the licensing rules specific to each work, which often includes attributing the author.

Here are links to sites containing photos that you can use in your own projects. Be sure to check to see if you need to attribute the creator! The site will explain to you what their particular rules are.

(Image courtesy of Evgeni Dinev / Freedigitalphotos.net)

Earth Science World Image Bank
Geoscience images available for educational use.
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Image Database
Images in public domain of animals, geography, and cultures.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Digital Library
Public domain media related to wildlife.
FreeDigitalPhotos.Net
Stock photos available for use. Usually the smallest size of the photo is available for free download, while larger sizes cost a few dollars. Be sure to use the correct attribution!

Subject Guide

Jenny McBurney