Layton Utah FamilySearch Center/Cancellations

Layton FamilySearch Center Menu LOCATION 915 Gordon Avenue Layton, Utah 84041 (801) 784-2100 Map Email: ut_layton@familyhistorymail.org The Center is now open! For up-to-date hours of operations, click on the link below: Click here to go to the new Layton FamilySearch Center website LINKS Home About Us Online & In person Classes Guides & Class Handouts Staff Training

The Layton FamilySearch Center has three High-Speed Photo Scanners. Each of the scanners also has a flat-bed scanner attached. We also have an over-sized flat-bed scanner for those projects that are too large for a standard-size scanner. Click on the "Reserve" button below to make a reservation.

Please reserve only one time slot per visit. However, special arrangements can be made for those traveling longer distances to the Center. Please contact the Center at 801-784-2100 for further information regarding this issue.

Copyright Notice:

The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. The person using this equipment is liable for any infringement.

Please be on time for your reservation. The reservation will only be held for 15 minutes after which the it will be cancelled.

Please plan on the last 10 minutes of your reserved time to save your photos. Be sure you finish up on time so that the person following you can have their full time. Preparing to Use a Photo Scanner

The following is recommended:

1. Prepare before coming to the Center. Remove photographs from albums and any sticky tabs if necessary. If older pictures are mounted on cardboard, they can be scanned separately on the flatbed.
2. Pictures should be sorted by size and direction. They must be fed into the scanner in groups of the same size thus avoiding jamming the scanner. The photos are inserted into the scanner face-up with the top of the photo inserted upside down. After sorting by size, sort again by direction. In order to save time, it is best if portrait-oriented pictures are separated from landscape-oriented ones.
3. Scanners are capable of scanning both sides of a photo or document. It is suggested that photos or documents with content on both sides be separated out into their own group.
4. A flash drive is needed for storing the digitized images created. It is recommended that a flash drive be dedicated just for scanning documents and photos. Eight GB or larger of free space is suggested.
5. Trained staff are available upon request.