Guide for Using Digital Images in Teaching and Learning

The University of Reading has created an excellent online guide to using digital images in teaching and learning. The online guide provides information on how to create images, use them in presentations, and manage them on your computer. It is a great reference for learning how to size images for PowerPoint and print, as well as how to name files and choose file formats. The guide also helps users get started with image management software such as Picasa and iPhoto.

Featured Collection: New York Public Library Digital Gallery

Every month I will be highlighting an on-line digital image collection. This month's featured collection is the New York Public Library's 'Digital Gallery'. The NYPL Digital Gallery is a searchable database of over 700,000 digital images available for free download.

The collection includes illuminated manuscripts, vintage posters, rare prints, historical maps and more. Browsable headings include: arts & literature; cities & buildings; culture & society; and industry & technology, among others.