Frequently Asked QusetionsHow do I search for pictures?To browse, click on any of our collections or themes listed on the home page. To search for specific images, enter your keyword or keywords in the search box on the right hand side of the screen, then click search or press enter on your keyboard. If you already know your image ID number (eg: 0003320001), enter this number into the search box to view the thumbnail image. You can refine your search by ticking 'search within these results' from the search results page and you can also use the orientation filter (horizontal or vertical). The Preview pageTo view the images in more detail and to see the full caption information either click on the image itself, or on the magnifying glass icon below the thumbnail. Are all the images in the Picture Library available online?No, but we are adding new pictures on a regular basis. If you cannot find a particular image on the website please refer to our contact us page. If we have a digital version of the image we may be able to add it to the website. If the image does not exist digitally we will refer you to the relevant department in the Museum and the request will be carried out by them. How do I use lightboxes?Lightboxes are like folders for organising your images. If you are a registered user you may save them to revisit on another day. You can create, copy, delete, view, email and print a lightbox from the bottom frame of the search results page. Advanced LightboxThe Advanced lightbox allows you to rearrange images in a lightbox, move or copy images from a lightbox to another lightbox, add a note to each image and add a comment to a selection. How much do our pictures cost?Please refer to how to buy. How do I use the shopping basket?Please refer to how to buy. How do I credit pictures from BM Images?Our credit line is © The Trustees of the British Museum. This is an essential part of the agreement and a stipulation of your Reproduction Licence. |
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