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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 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 equipment RESERVATIONS can be made from the FamilySearch Library website. [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/library-services FamilySearch Library Services]
*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]
*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 all regular FamilySearch Library HOURS. [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/visit FamilySearch Library hours and directions]


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*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. 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 your reservation may be cancelled.
<br>Preparation suggestions for scanning or conversion sessions are provided below.  
*You are required to stay with your media during the session time.  
===Suggestions for a Successful Scanning and Conversion Session===
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Dropdown title=Scan Photos|}}
Dropdown title=Scan Photos|}}
Bring your photos to scan into digital format. Whether you need a fast photo scanner or large flat bed scanner the FSL can accommodate your needs.   
Bring your photos to scan into digital format. Whether you need a fast photo scanner or large flat bed scanner the FSL can accommodate your needs.   
<br>Tips
<br>Photo Preparation Tips
*Gently clean the photos, front and back.
*Remove all the dust and sticky debris.
*Organize your photos before arriving to maximize scanning time.
*Turn the photos the same direction.
*Turn the photos the same direction.
*Remove all the dust and sticky debris.
*Sort by size.  
*Clean the photos.
*Organize your photos before arriving to maximize scanning time.
*Sort by size for the fast scanner.  
*Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 - 128 GB is recommended.
*Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 - 128 GB is recommended.
*For equipment instructions and specifications click [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions]]
*Become familiar with the equipment before your session. For instructions and specifications click [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions]]
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Dropdown title=Scan Documents|}}
Dropdown title=Scan Documents|}}
Bring your original documents and certificates to scan into a digital format.
Bring your original documents and certificates to scan into a digital format.
<br>Tips
<br>Scanning Preparation Tips
*Organize your documents before arriving to maximize scanning time.
*Organize your documents before arriving to maximize scanning time.
*Sort by size.  
*Sort by size.  
*Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 to 128 GB is recommended.
*Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 - 128 GB is recommended.
*For equipment instructions and specifications click [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions]]
*Become familiar with the equipment before your session. For instructions and specifications click [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions]]
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Dropdown title=Scan Books and Journals|}}
Dropdown title=Scan Books and Journals|}}
Bring your memory books, journals, diaries, scrapbooks and family histories to scan into a digital format.
Bring your memory books, journals, diaries, scrapbooks and family histories to scan into a digital format.
<br>Tips
<br>Scanning Preparation Tips
*Organize your materials before arriving.
*Organize your materials before arriving.
*Sort by size.  
*Sort by size.  
*Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 to 128 GB is recommended.
*Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 to 128 GB is recommended.
*For equipment instructions and specifications click [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions]]
*Become familiar with the equipment before your session. For instructions and specifications click [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions]]
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Dropdown title=Scan Slides and Negatives|}}
Dropdown title=Scan Slides and Negatives|}}
Bring your slides and negatives to scan into a digital format.
Bring your slides and negatives to scan into a digital format.
<br>Tips for slides
<br>Tips for Scanning Slides
*Clean the slides of all dust and debris.
*Clean the slides of all dust and debris.
*Rotate all slides to landscape orientation.
*Rotate all slides to landscape orientation.
*Damaged slides can be captured using a flatbed scanner.
*Damaged slides can be captured using a flatbed scanner.
*Thick plastic should be captured using a flatbed scanner.
*Thick plastic slides can be captured using a flatbed scanner.
*Sort slides by 35mm and by 126mm.
*Sort slides by 35mm and by 126mm.
*Kodak carrousel will work on the equipment.
*Kodak carrousel will work on the equipment.
<br>Tips for negatives
<br>Tips for Scanning Negatives
*Sort negatives with the shinny side forward.
*Sort negatives with the shinny side forward.
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Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 to 128 GB is recommended.
*Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 - 128 GB is recommended.
*For equipment instructions and specifications click [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions]]
*Become familiar with the equipment before your session. For instructions and specifications click [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions]]
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Dropdown title=Transfer VHS to Digital Conversion|}}
Dropdown title=Transfer VHS to Digital Conversion|}}
Bring your VHS or VHS-C tapes to convert into digital format.
Bring your VHS or VHS-C tapes to convert into digital format.
<br>Tips
<br>Tips for Converting Tapes
*Rewind all tapes before arriving for your appointment.
*Rewind all tapes before arriving for your appointment. A rewinder is not provided.
*Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 to 128 GB is recommended.
*Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 - 128 GB is recommended.
*For equipment instructions and specifications click [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions]]
*Become familiar with the equipment before your session. For instructions and specifications click [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions]]
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Dropdown title=Camcorder Conversion|}}
Dropdown title=Camcorder Conversion|}}
Bring your Handycam, regular, or mini cassettes to convert into digital format.
Bring your Handycam, regular, or mini cassettes to convert into digital format.
<br>Tips
<br>Tips for Camcorder Conversion
*Rewind all tapes before arriving for your appointment.
*Rewind all tapes before arriving for your appointment. A rewinder is not provided.
*Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 to 128 GB is recommended.
*Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 - 128 GB is recommended.
*For equipment instructions and specifications click [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions]]
*Become familiar with the equipment before your session. For instructions and specifications click [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions]]
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Dropdown title=Audio Tape Conversion|}}
Dropdown title=Audio Tape Conversion|}}
Bring your audio tape and micro cassette tapes to convert into MP3 file format.
Bring your audio tape and micro cassette tapes to convert into MP3 file format.
<br>Tips
<br>Tips for Audio Conversion
*Tapes may be fragile. Convert at your own risk.
*Tapes may be fragile. Convert at your own risk.
link to the chart
link to the chart
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*Tapes may be fragile. Convert at your own risk.
*Tapes may be fragile. Convert at your own risk.
link to the chart
link to the chart
*For equipment instructions and specifications click [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions]]
*Become familiar with the equipment before your session. For instructions and specifications click [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions]]
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Dropdown title=8mm Movie Conversion|}}
Dropdown title=8mm Movie Conversion|}}
Bring your 8mm and Super8 movies to convert to digital format.
Bring your 8mm and Super8 movies to convert to digital format.
<br>Tips
<br>Tips for Converting Home Movies
*Tapes may be fragile. Convert at your own risk.
*Tapes may be fragile. Convert at your own risk.
*Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 to 128 GB is recommended.
*Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 - 128 GB is recommended.
link to the chart
link to the chart
*For equipment instructions and specifications click [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions]]
*Become familiar with the equipment before your session. For instructions and specifications click [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions]]
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===Equipment and Instructions===
===Equipment and Instructions===

Revision as of 17:48, 31 January 2023

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.

Preparing for Your Memory Lane Visit

Maximize your Memory Lane scanning session.

  • Please arrive on time. Allow sufficient time to park and walk to the Library.
  • Memory Lane is located on the 2nd floor. 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.
  • You are required to stay with your media during the session time.

Suggestions for a Successful Scanning and Conversion Session

Scan Photos

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Bring your photos to scan into digital format. Whether you need a fast photo scanner or large flat bed scanner the FSL can accommodate your needs.
Photo Preparation Tips

  • Gently clean the photos, front and back.
  • Remove all the dust and sticky debris.
  • Organize your photos before arriving to maximize scanning time.
  • Turn the photos the same direction.
  • Sort by size.
  • Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 - 128 GB is recommended.
  • Become familiar with the equipment before your session. For instructions and specifications click Equipment and Instructions


Scan Documents

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Bring your original documents and certificates to scan into a digital format.
Scanning Preparation Tips

  • Organize your documents before arriving to maximize scanning time.
  • Sort by size.
  • Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 - 128 GB is recommended.
  • Become familiar with the equipment before your session. For instructions and specifications click Equipment and Instructions


Scan Books and Journals

[hide]


Bring your memory books, journals, diaries, scrapbooks and family histories to scan into a digital format.
Scanning Preparation Tips

  • Organize your materials before arriving.
  • Sort by size.
  • Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 to 128 GB is recommended.
  • Become familiar with the equipment before your session. For instructions and specifications click Equipment and Instructions


Scan Slides and Negatives

[hide]


Bring your slides and negatives to scan into a digital format.
Tips for Scanning Slides

  • Clean the slides of all dust and debris.
  • Rotate all slides to landscape orientation.
  • Damaged slides can be captured using a flatbed scanner.
  • Thick plastic slides can be captured using a flatbed scanner.
  • Sort slides by 35mm and by 126mm.
  • Kodak carrousel will work on the equipment.


Tips for Scanning Negatives

  • Sort negatives with the shinny side forward.


  • Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 - 128 GB is recommended.
  • Become familiar with the equipment before your session. For instructions and specifications click Equipment and Instructions


Transfer VHS to Digital Conversion

[hide]


Bring your VHS or VHS-C tapes to convert into digital format.
Tips for Converting Tapes

  • Rewind all tapes before arriving for your appointment. A rewinder is not provided.
  • Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 - 128 GB is recommended.
  • Become familiar with the equipment before your session. For instructions and specifications click Equipment and Instructions


Camcorder Conversion

[hide]


Bring your Handycam, regular, or mini cassettes to convert into digital format.
Tips for Camcorder Conversion

  • Rewind all tapes before arriving for your appointment. A rewinder is not provided.
  • Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 - 128 GB is recommended.
  • Become familiar with the equipment before your session. For instructions and specifications click Equipment and Instructions


Audio Tape Conversion

[hide]


Bring your audio tape and micro cassette tapes to convert into MP3 file format.
Tips for Audio Conversion

  • Tapes may be fragile. Convert at your own risk.

link to the chart


Reel to Reel Movie Conversion

[hide]


Bring your reel to reel movies to convert to digital format.
Tips

  • Tapes may be fragile. Convert at your own risk.

link to the chart


8mm Movie Conversion

[hide]


Bring your 8mm and Super8 movies to convert to digital format.
Tips for Converting Home Movies

  • Tapes may be fragile. Convert at your own risk.
  • Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 - 128 GB is recommended.

link to the chart


Equipment and Instructions

Browse scanning and conversion equipment instructions and "how to" videos to help make the most of your Memory Lane visit.

Epson 50000 Scanner

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Epson FF 680W Photo System


Epson V600 Color Scanner


Epson V850 Scanner

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Scanning photographs on the V850 is almost identical to the V600 (the software is the same). You can also read the user’s guide to gain an in-depth understanding of how to use this equipment.

The following video link provides helpful information on scanning negatives and slides:


Reel to Reel and Cassette

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Cassette

  • (the video you have on your sharepoint can be loaded to Youtube and then we can link to it - you might have to clear this with Jennifer, unless you want a "missionary" to do it on their off time and donate it to us to use)
  • (the document we can pdf and upload to the Wiki)

Reel to Reel
(the document we can pdf and upload to the Wiki)


ScanPro 2000 or 3000


SlideSnap Scanner

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(We can upload the pdf if you have rights to it or know who wrote it)


Video Tape Conversion

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Wolverine 8mm Super8 Film to Digital Conversion