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The Q&A about the shared images from the Library of Congress Photos on Flickr Frequently Asked Questions which is available as well.
Q: Why is the Library placing pictures on Flickr?
A: We have several goals:
- To share photographs from the Library’s collections with people who enjoy images but might not visit the Library’s own Web site.
- To gain a better understanding of how social tagging and community input could benefit both the Library and users of the collections.
- To gain experience participating in Web communities that are interested in the kinds of materials in the Library’s collections.
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Q: Can I reuse the photos the Library has made available on Flickr? What are the rights and permissions on these? Can I reproduce these pictures?
A: Although the Library of Congress does not grant or deny permission to use photos, the Library knows of no copyright restrictions on the publication, distribution, or re-use of these photos. Privacy rights may apply. For further information see the rights, see the Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Collection color photographs rights information and the George Grantham Bain Collection rights information.
