Use this guide as a starting point for copyright education. Reach out to libcopyright@boisestate.edu for more information. Nothing in this guide is legal advice.
A search engine is a good place to start to find public domain content. Here are some tips to help with your search and to accurately identify what is or is not in the public domain.
add "public domain" to your search
determine the origin of the image to ensure authority
check for attribution requirements
It is important to read the descriptions and metadata to determine use parameters. Reliable resources include details about the content, including author, publication, date, and other information. To determine whether content is available for public use, look for phrases such as: