How to Access and Search the CSU Media Library Photographic Archive
Registered User can now preview and download their college’s commissioned archival photographic assets. CSU Guest Users can preview and place order requests for all archival photographic assets. Learn how to register as guest to access the CSU Media Archival Library.
Colorado State University’s photographic archives are now directly available from the CSU Media Library. All digitally archived photographic assets are posted at their highest resolution and download requests are made available in 6 hours or less. Follow the instructions listed below to view the CSU Media Library Photographic Archives.
- Login to the CSU Media Library
- Use the More Searches link at the top of your web browser page, find and click on the Archive Asset Search. You are immediately taken into the photographic archive database where all archived assets display an archive date in red text.
- Use only the Refine Search Panel tools on the left side of your browser window to narrow your search within the Archive Database. You can preview this video for assistance on how to refine your search. See note below regarding the use of top level search aids.
Please note that once in the Archive Database, clicking on any of the links at the top of your web browser including the Home, Dashboard, Assets, More Searches, Categories, Collections, or the Quick Search field will return you to the Contemporary Photographic database containing only the last three years of commissioned and stock photography.
For further information regarding the CSU Media Library Photographic Archive you can search the FAQ list below or contact CSU Photography by email.