Library: Creative Commons: How to Attribute

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Example of Proper Attribution

Proper Attribution - Example

Recommended attribution for this image is

"Strawberry Ice Cream with Strawberries" by Lotus Head is licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0

Because:

Title = "Strawberry Ice Cream with Strawberries"

Author = Lotus Head - Includes link to the author's profile page

Source = Image title is linked to the Wikimedia Commons page for image

License = CC-BY-SA 3.0 - linked to license information

Tools

OER Attribution Builder
Assign appropriate attribution to resources you create, including derivatives of other works.

Creative Commons Image Search

Creative commons image search
Search for free content in the public domain and under Creative Commons licenses.
CC Search Browser Extension
Install the CC browser extension for an easy to use CC search & attribution tool.
Flickr
Use the license filter to find images that are labeled CC.
Wikimedia Commons
Wikimedia Commons is a media file repository making available public domain and freely-licensed educational media content
Pixabay
Search over 1.6 million royalty free stock photos and videos.
Google Image search
Use the filter under Tools -> Usage rights to filter image results in google. Please note that verifying license of image from original source is recommended when using Google images to search for CC and public domain images.
Archive.org Images
This library contains digital images uploaded by Archive users which range from maps to astronomical imagery to photographs of artwork. Many of these images are available for free download. Verify license status before use.