Otis College LibGuides: Finding Images and Videos: Image Databases at Otis

Imaging Projects

The Millard Sheets Library has worked on several projects to provide digital images to the Otis College community as well as the public. Here are some of the highlights:

Image Databases

Images are available in many of our research databases. The ones below specialize in images.

Access is limited to the Otis College community.

Otis DID
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UPGRADED MARCH 2020: Otis Digital Image Database (OtisDID) for teaching and learning. Focus is on art and design history. (Otis Community only)
ARTstor
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TRIAL ACCESS EXTENDED UNTIL JUNE 30, 2021. A growing digital image library offering searchable collections of images and descriptive information, encompassing many time periods and world cultures. Includes objects relevant to fields such as architecture, painting, sculpture, photography, decorative arts, design, anthropology, history, ethnographic, and women’s studies; and addresses many other forms of visual culture. Enable browser pop-ups in order to use all the features of Artstor.
VOGUE Archive
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Entire run of Vogue magazine (US edition), from the first issue in 1892 to the current month with photos and ads. All searchable!
WGSN
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Extensive fashion and style related site with trend forecasting. You must first register an account at https://otis.libguides.com/wgsn. (On campus users can register and re-activate accounts at https://www.wgsn.com/accounts/edu)

You must use your Otis email address. Check your spam folder for the activation email. View the FAQ.

Otis Collections

Otis Collections Online
Showcase for Otis collections and a repository for Otis archives. Images and materials from the Library, Galleries, Departments and Faculty.