Thursday, February 21, 2008

New Database---EBSCO Images

EBSCO Images, an interface for searching images contained in multiple EBSCOHost databases, has now been added to our database listings on the Tarver and Regional Academic Center web sites. EBSCO Images is also available through the GALILEO interface.

"EBSCO Images consists of over 100,000 images from Academic Search Premier, Academic Search Elite, MasterFILE Premier and Middle Search Plus, in the following categories:

  • 70,000+ photos
  • 30,000+ images from Canadian Press
  • 1,200+ maps from MapQuest
  • 500+ photos from public domain sources

The images consist of a wide array of photos and maps, with an emphasis on world news and events. Other areas of coverage include contemporary and historical photos of people, places and the natural kingdom.

Results can be filtered by various categories including:
  • Photos of people
  • Natural science photos
  • Photos of places
  • Historical photos
  • Maps
  • Flags"

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