Looking for content for podcasts, web pages, PowerPoint presentations, posters, or other uses that do not qualify as educational fair use? This page lists a few starting points for you. The sources listed here may have just what you're looking for. Do remember to be sure to check each source for allowable uses. Some ask that you credit the author, others may be in the public domain.

Sources for images

 

Flickr: Search for images by keyword and then use the Advanced Search feature to "Only search within Creative Commons-licensed content."

 

Digital Collections and Services from the Library of Congress: Please note this cautionary statement from the Library of Congress—"While the Library is not aware of any copyrights or other rights associated with this material, the written permission of any copyright owners and/or other rights holders (such as publicity and/or privacy rights) is required for reproduction, distribution, or other use of any protected items beyond that allowed by fair use or other statutory exemptions."

 

Library of Congress Photos on Flickr: A collection of over 3,000 images that have no known restrictions on publication or distribution.

Sources for audio

 

ccMixter: This is "community music site featuring remixes licensed under Creative Commons where you can listen to, sample, mash-up, or interact with music in whatever way you want."

 

Creative Commons Legal Music for Videos: Lists several sites that offer music published with a Creative Commons license. Be sure to read the section titled Can I use any song with a CC license on it? It has information about which uses are legal and which are not.

 

The Freesound Project: If you need sound effects, this is the place to begin your search. Do be sure to check the Rules page to learn how to use the sounds legally.

 

PodSafeAudio: "This site aims to provide a location where musicians can upload music under the Creative Commons license for use in Podcasts, Mashups, Shoutcasts, Webcasts and every other kind of 'casting' that exists on the 'net."

Sources for video

 

Stock Footage for Free: Requires free registration, offers broadcast quality clips.

 

Creative Commons Video: Lists a few sites that offer either public domain or Creative Commons licensed video.

 

Prelinger Archives: Over 2,000 films that are in the public domain.