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The FamilySearch Library has several types of [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/photos-and-documents photo scanning equipment] and can accommodate most sizes of photos. Tips for preparing your photos: | The FamilySearch Library has several types of [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/photos-and-documents photo scanning equipment] and can accommodate most sizes of photos. Tips for preparing your photos: | ||
*Gently clean your photos, front and back, removing all dust and debris. Learn how to safely clean photos [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv9a6upaK-E here]. | *Gently clean your photos, front and back, removing all dust and debris. Learn how to safely clean photos [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv9a6upaK-E here]. | ||
*Remove all the sticky residue from old photo albums. Learn how to safely remove sticky residue here | *Remove all the sticky residue from old photo albums. Learn how to safely remove sticky residue [https://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Glue-from-Photoshere. here] | ||
*Sort and organize your photos. | *Sort and organize your photos. | ||
*Make sure the photos face the same direction. | *Make sure the photos face the same direction. | ||
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Dropdown title=Scan Documents|}} | Dropdown title=Scan Certificates and Documents|}} | ||
FamilySearch Memory Lane has a variety of [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/photos-and-documents flatbed scanning equipment] to accommodate your scanning needs. Tips for scanning your documents: | FamilySearch Memory Lane has a variety of [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/photos-and-documents flatbed scanning equipment] to accommodate your scanning needs. Tips for preparing and scanning your documents: | ||
*Gently remove dust and debris from your documents. | *Gently remove dust and debris from your documents. | ||
*Organize and group | *Remove paper clips, staples, tape and other fasteners. | ||
*Straighten your documents. | |||
*Organize and group them by size. Documents of the same size can be scanned, front and back, in a rapid feed scanner. | |||
*Fragile documents are best scanned on a flatbed scanner. | *Fragile documents are best scanned on a flatbed scanner. | ||
*Review instructions on how to use the equipment you reserved [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|here]]. | *Review instructions on how to use the equipment you reserved [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|here]]. | ||
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Dropdown title=Scan Books and Journals|}} | Dropdown title=Scan Books and Journals|}} | ||
The FamilySearch Library has book scanners to accommodate journals, scrapbooks, family histories, photo albums and more. These specialty book scanners do not require a reservation and are located on the 3rd floor. Learn more about our book scanners [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/equipment-reservations here]. Tips for scanning your books and journals: | The FamilySearch Library has book scanners to accommodate journals, scrapbooks, family histories, photo albums and more. These specialty book scanners do not require a reservation and are located on the 3rd floor and the B2 floor. Learn more about our book scanners [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/equipment-reservations here]. Tips for scanning your books and journals: | ||
*Clean, dust and organize your materials. | *Clean, dust and organize your materials. | ||
*Bring a flash drive at least 32 GB. | *Bring a flash drive at least 32 GB. | ||