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The SmartImage Database provides images for health needs.
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Tips to locating and using nontraditional material in your research
How do I search for photography?
NX = Photography as an art formTR = Technical aspects of photography
For a subject heading use Photography. Pictures refers to another medium
Library resources for photography include
Encyclopedia of Nineteenth-century Photography Ref TR.H25 2008
Dictionary of photography and digital imaging Ref.TR9.A54 2002
How do I search for audioCall numbers vary according to the area in which sound is being studied. See the subject headings for suggestions as to kinds of sounds available.
Subject headings includeSoundArchitectural AcousticsElectro AcousticsMusic--Acoustics and PhysicsNoisePodcastingVibration
Free Sound http://www.freesound.org/ - focus is only on sound not songs. Registration required.
CC Mixter http://ccmixter.org/ - Creative Commons songs and sounds you can use.
Behold - A database to find Creative Commons images for Websites.
Top Documentary Films -- Free documentary films on a variety of topics.
How do I search for motion pictures?
TR845-899 = Cinematography & motion pictures
Use Motion Pictures or Cinematography Not Movies for best results.
Library Resources for Motion Pictures include
The New Biographical Dictionary of Film Ref PN1998.2.T49 2002The Film Encyclopedia Ref PN1993.45.K34 2005Masters of Lens and Light Ref PN1998.D285 1991VideoHound Series 1999-2003 Ref PN1998.