Image Collections
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April 2009: We are in the process of creating a new way to access our digital collections. All of the digital images that are accessed via this page are now also available via VIRGObeta. VIRGObeta will soon become the only access point for all U.Va. Library digital texts and images. Watch this space and the U.Va. Library Pressroom for updates!
Use this form to search across image collections in a more focused manner.
- Enter a word or words into the search box.
- You may use the default "anywhere" to search across all categories of data.
- Limit the search by using the drop-down box to select a specific data category of search (title, name, subject, etc.).
- Compound Searching: You may also combine up to three searches by selecting the functions "and" (must include) or "or" (either/or) to further broaden or narrow your query.
- By Collection: You may limit the scope of your search to any of the identified sub-collections, such as the UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History or Jefferson Country architecture. The default will search all collections.
- It is not necessary use to all the boxes.
See Help for more detailed instructions.
The images in the Repository may also be searched alongside the other digital collections in a cross-collection catalog search.
Authentication: Many items in the Digital Collections are restricted to the UVa community - users must be on Grounds, or authenticated through UVa Anywhere.
Software Requirements: Please review the software requirements