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We have high speed photo scanners, flatbed scanners up to 11" x 17", slide scanners, and a book scanner. | We have high speed photo scanners, flatbed scanners up to 11" x 17", slide scanners, and a book scanner. | ||
[[Sumner_Washington_FamilySearch_Center/Scanning_Equipment |'''Click to reserve the Scanning Equipment''']] | Visitors should bring their own flash drives for scanning photos and documents and converting VHS tapes to digital files. [[Sumner_Washington_FamilySearch_Center/Scanning_Equipment |'''Click to reserve the Scanning Equipment''']] | ||
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We have VHS/8mm Video Tape converters, 8mm/Super 8 film converters, and Standard Audio Cassette converters. | We have VHS/8mm Video Tape converters, 8mm/Super 8 film converters, and Standard Audio Cassette converters. | ||
[[Sumner_Washington_FamilySearch_Center/Audio-Video_Converters |'''Click to reserve the Audio and Video Converters''']] | Visitors should bring their own flash drives for scanning photos and documents and converting VHS tapes to digital files. [[Sumner_Washington_FamilySearch_Center/Audio-Video_Converters |'''Click to reserve the Audio and Video Converters''']] | ||
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The Center provides '''free '''use of several family history research websites that normally require a subscription fee for access. Visit the Center to see a listing of the available sites. | The Center provides '''free '''use of several family history research websites that normally require a subscription fee for access. Visit the Center to see a listing of the available sites. | ||
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The Center has over 150 missionary and volunteer workers available to assist patrons. They can provide personal help with the many aspects of genealogical research and record keeping. | The Center has over 150 missionary and volunteer workers available to assist patrons. They can provide personal help with the many aspects of genealogical research and record keeping. | ||
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The Center is equipped with printers and copiers that are available to patrons at no charge. Both black-and-white and color printing and copying are offered. Many printing and copying options are available to assist in document preservation and recording. The Center's printers can serve as flatbed scanners in black and white or color up to 11 inch x 17 inch originals. | The Center is equipped with printers and copiers that are available to patrons at no charge. Both black-and-white and color printing and copying are offered. Many printing and copying options are available to assist in document preservation and recording. The Center's printers can serve as flatbed scanners in black and white or color up to 11 inch x 17 inch originals. | ||
The Riverton FamilySearch Center does not charge for prints or copies made at the Center. Only single copies of family history related printing will be allowed. Personal or extensive printing should be taken to a commercial copy center. | |||
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Available Resources
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The Riverton FamilySearch Center provides many resources for Family History and Genealogical Research.
Scanning Equipment[edit | edit source]
We have high speed photo scanners, flatbed scanners up to 11" x 17", slide scanners, and a book scanner.
Visitors should bring their own flash drives for scanning photos and documents and converting VHS tapes to digital files. Click to reserve the Scanning Equipment
Audio/Video Converters[edit | edit source]
We have VHS/8mm Video Tape converters, 8mm/Super 8 film converters, and Standard Audio Cassette converters.
Visitors should bring their own flash drives for scanning photos and documents and converting VHS tapes to digital files. Click to reserve the Audio and Video Converters
Computers and Internet Access[edit | edit source]
The Center has 128 desktop computers in the main Center area, with an additional 24 computers in Training Room 1 and 22 in Training Room 2 to accommodate hands-on instruction. All Center computers have Internet access. Personal laptops can also be connected to the Internet. Many helpful research resources are available from the desktop of the Center computers and include free use of many subscription websites, use of popular data management programs, and direct Internet links to other resources.
Free Subscription Websites[edit | edit source]
The Center provides free use of several family history research websites that normally require a subscription fee for access. Visit the Center to see a listing of the available sites.
Personal Assistance[edit | edit source]
The Center has over 150 missionary and volunteer workers available to assist patrons. They can provide personal help with the many aspects of genealogical research and record keeping.
Printers, Scanners, and Copiers[edit | edit source]
The Center is equipped with printers and copiers that are available to patrons at no charge. Both black-and-white and color printing and copying are offered. Many printing and copying options are available to assist in document preservation and recording. The Center's printers can serve as flatbed scanners in black and white or color up to 11 inch x 17 inch originals.
The Riverton FamilySearch Center does not charge for prints or copies made at the Center. Only single copies of family history related printing will be allowed. Personal or extensive printing should be taken to a commercial copy center.
Last modified: 12/21/21