Research Guides: Visual Literacy: Library Databases with Graphics

Databases where you can find information graphics

Most info. graphics are embedded into articles and are not confined to any one particular database or field. The following databases will help you get started...

Academic Search Complete
Limit searches by "Image Quick View" or specific "Image Quick View Types," e.g., Black and White Photograph, Chart, Color Photograph, Diagram, Graph, Illustration, or Map.
American Fact Finder
Community, economic and population information provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
CQ Global Researcher
Most of the more current articles include images and photos. Many also have a section "Maps/Graphs." It's not possible, though, to search specifically for these by subject or keyword.
CQ Researcher
Most of the more current articles include images and photos. Many also have a section "Maps/Graphs." It's not possible, though, to search specifically for these by subject or keyword.
Google Images
Searchable by keyword. Retrieved images can be limited by several parameters including size, aspect ratio, type (face, photo, line drawing, clip art), site or domain, color or black & white, filetype, country, usage rights, and adult content.
Infographics Online Directory
A resource for data visualization and infographics. Includes a few infographic design tools.
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Examples of illustrations: Evolution of Higher Education, Wage Gap Between CEOs and Employees, Personal Trainer Salary Snapshot, and The Truth About Alcoholism.
International Index of Performing Arts
select link in "connect to" box that reads "restricted to uc campuses". Then select "search articles". Scroll down to document type field and select chart or graph and then conduct your search.
iPoll
A comprehensive, up-to-date source for US nationwide public opinion. Part of the Roper Center for Public Opinion. Graphics are used to display the results on many polls and surveys.
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Example: The results of a poll on the Likelihood of Terrorist Attack in the Near Future are displayed in a 3d bar graph and pie charts.
NY Times Multimedia Search
Use the Multimedia Search to find interactive graphics, photos, tables, etc.