The Unsplash Database of Freely Usable Images Now Includes Items From the British Library, Boston Public Library, Europeana, Library of Congress, New York Public Library, and Others
From an Unsplash Post on Medium:
Back in July, we launched Unsplash for Education — connecting students and teachers everywhere to powerful, inspiring visuals.
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From historical images of soldiers during World War I to baroque paintings, we’re excited that these renowned institutions have shared rich content on Unsplash, making it easier for students and the general public to find new meaning in their archives, creating presentations, artwork, reports, and more. By sharing a selection of their archives on the platform, they are instantly connected to an audience of over 300 million people a month ready to engage with their content.
Learn More, Direct to Complete Blog Post (with Examples of What’s Available)
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See Also: Library Makes an Unsplash (via LOC)
List of Institutions with Material Now Included in Unsplash (with Links to Each Collection)
- Austrian National Library
- Birmingham Museums Trust
- Boston Public Library
- British Library
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Europeana
- Library of Congress
- McGill University Library
- Museums Victoria
- National Cancer Institute
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric (NOAA) Administration Photo Library
- New York Public Library
- United States Geological Survey (USGS)
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