ECASD LibGuides: Databases & Research Links: Multimedia

Multimedia Sources

Many of our library databases have photos, charts, graphs, videos, and sound recordings. Start with them because you'll know the information is accurate and reliable, and the citations are provided.

Multimedia Databases

Britannica School
After you search, click the "Images" or "Videos" tab.
TO LOG IN: Access in Clever
Gale Power Search (MHS)
After you search, select the media type you want at the top of your search results.
TO LOG IN: Access in Clever
or
GALE SIGN IN: memorial
Infobase: Credo Reference (MHS)
After you search, click on the "Images" tab.
INFOBASE LOGIN: Username: mhsec Password: mhsec
ProQuest: CultureGrams
Photos, slideshows, videos, interviews, customs, recipes, flags, graphs, infographics, line/political/physical maps, reports and more of the US and countries around the world.
MHS LOGIN: Username: ecmhs Password: oldabes
NHS LOGIN - Username: nhs Password: huskies
Discovery Education
A library of videos and virtual field trips. Search for your topic, then limit to "9-12" and "Videos." To login: click Log In button > Student > Sign in With Clever.

Copyright-Friendly Multimedia Sources

Canva | clipart, video, audio, photos for design
Creative Commons | search for free content in the public domain and under Creative Commons licenses; follow the licensing statement for the images you use
PBS Learning Media | the full range of PBS documentaries and shows
Storyboard That - Photos for Class | school-appropriate photos with automatic citations and Creative Commons licenses
Wikimedia Commons | more creative commons images; read the licensing information for the images you use
Unsplash | Freely-usable images
Pixabay's audio collection | features instrumental recordings across a wide range of genres
Dig CC Mixter | offers thousands of songs that are Creative Commons licensed
Bensound | offers a few hundred music tracks that you can download for free