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==Memory Lane - The Family Memories Preservation Center==
==Memory Lane - The Family Memories Preservation Center==
Memory Lane is a resource center for converting audio and visual memories into digital format. The center is a comfortable space filled with up-to-date tools for the public to preserve and update formats of family memories and artifacts. The area stations provide preservation equipment for photos of all kinds and sizes, slides, videos, old family super 8 movies, audio tapes, reel to reel tapes, scrapbooks and more. There is no charge to use the Memory Lane preservation center.
Memory Lane, the Family Memories Preservation Center, is a place where you can convert audio and visual memories into a digital format. The center is a comfortable space filled with up-to-date tools for anyone to preserve and share family memories and artifacts. The center includes various preservation equipment to digitize photos, slides, videos, 8mm and super 8 film reels, audio tapes, reel to reel tapes, scrapbooks and more. This free resource is offered courtesy of the FamilySearch Library.
*Reservations are suggested. Memory Lane equipment RESERVATIONS can be made from the FamilySearch Library website. [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/library-services FamilySearch Library Services]
*Reservations are recommended but not required. Those with reservations will be given priority. RESERVATIONS can be made on the FamilySearch Library at [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/library-services FamilySearch Library Services].
*Memory Lane is open during all regular FamilySearch Library HOURS. [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/visit FamilySearch Library hours and directions]
*Memory Lane is open during regular FamilySearch Library HOURS. Learn more about the Library hours [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/visit here].


===Preparing for Your Memory Lane Visit===
===Preparing for Your Memory Lane Visit===


Maximize your Memory Lane scanning session.
To prepare for your Memory Lane visit:
*Please arrive on time. Allow sufficient time to park and walk to the Library.  
*Please arrive on time. Allow sufficient time to park and walk to the Library. Learn more about downtown parking [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/visit here].
*Memory Lane is located on the 2nd floor. Upon arrival check in and the staff will assist you to your reserved station.  
*Memory Lane is located on the 2nd floor of the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/visit FamilySearch Library]. Upon arrival check in and the staff will assist you to your reserved station.  
*If you are more than 15 minutes late your reservation may be cancelled.
*If you are more than 15 minutes late to your appointment the equipment may no longer be available.  
*You are required to stay with your media during the entire session time. Consider bringing a laptop or other device to work on while transfer of VHS, audio and film takes place.
*You are required to monitor the equipment during the entirety of your digitizing session. Transferring video and film occurs in real time. Bring a laptop or project to work on while the VHS, audio and film transfers.
*Read the Suggestions for a Successful Scanning and Conversion Session below for specific instructions and tips pertaining to your media transfer session.  
*Expand and review the sections below for the specific type of equipment you have reserved.
===Suggestions for a Successful Scanning and Conversion Session===  
By preparing for your visit to Memory Lane, you will maximize your time and preserve more family memories during your ditizing session.  
===Suggestions for a Successful Digitizing Session===  
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