About Columbia Photo Library
The public portion of the library can be accessed by all current faculty, students, and staff.
Best Practices
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Columbia Libraries maintains a number of guides on copyright and fair use.
Use this form to secure permission to use images.
Get Help

The Office of Communications and Public Affairs manages the University subscription. Units that would like to purchase space for their team should contact content strategist Monique Berkley.

Columbia-specific filters are designed to help you quickly locate the perfect image for your project. And Jennifer Pellerito, associate director of photo and digital communications, can offer additional guidance.

Canto's extensive library of how-to videos is at your disposal to learn the ins and outs of using this digital asset management system. Watch a tutorial to get started.