FamilySearch Library Memory Lane
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 equipment RESERVATIONS can be made from the FamilySearch Library website. FamilySearch Library Services
- Memory Lane is open during all regular FamilySearch Library HOURS. FamilySearch Library hours and directions
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.
Preparation suggestions for scanning or conversion sessions are provided below.
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.
Tips
- Turn the photos the same direction.
- Remove all the dust and sticky debris.
- 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.
- For equipment 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.
Tips
- Organize your documents before arriving to maximize scanning time.
- Sort by size.
- Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 to 128 GB is recommended.
- For equipment instructions and specifications click Equipment and Instructions
Scan Books and Journals
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Bring your memory books, journals, diaries, scrapbooks and family histories to scan into a digital format.
Tips
- Organize your materials before arriving.
- Sort by size.
- Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 to 128 GB is recommended.
- For equipment instructions and specifications click Equipment and Instructions
Scan Slides and Negatives
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Bring your slides and negatives to scan into a digital format.
Tips for 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 should be captured using a flatbed scanner.
- Sort slides by 35mm and by 126mm.
- Kodak carrousel will work on the equipment.
Tips for negatives
- Sort negatives with the shinny side forward.
Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 to 128 GB is recommended.
- For equipment instructions and specifications click Equipment and Instructions
Transfer VHS to Digital Conversion
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Bring your VHS or VHS-C tapes to convert into digital format.
Tips
- Rewind all tapes before arriving for your appointment.
- Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 to 128 GB is recommended.
- For equipment instructions and specifications click Equipment and Instructions
Camcorder Conversion
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Bring your Handycam, regular, or mini cassettes to convert into digital format.
Tips
- Rewind all tapes before arriving for your appointment.
- Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 to 128 GB is recommended.
- For equipment instructions and specifications click Equipment and Instructions
Audio Tape Conversion
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Bring your audio tape and micro cassette tapes to convert into MP3 file format.
Tips
- Tapes may be fragile. Convert at your own risk.
link to the chart
Reel to Reel Movie Conversion
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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
- For equipment instructions and specifications click Equipment and Instructions
8mm Movie Conversion
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Bring your 8mm and Super8 movies to convert to digital format.
Tips
- Tapes may be fragile. Convert at your own risk.
- Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 to 128 GB is recommended.
link to the chart
- For equipment instructions and specifications click Equipment and Instructions
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
Epson FF 680W Photo System
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- How to Load Your Photos - Video
- How to Scan Special Photos - Video
- How to Scan Documents - Video
- How to Scan and Organize Your Photos - Video
- How to Share Your Photos Using Windows - Video
- Best Way to Scan 2,500 Photos - Video
- How to Clean Inside Your Scanner - Video
Epson V600 Color Scanner
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- Scanning Photos, Negatives, and Slides Using the Epson V600 - Video
- Scanning Slides with the Epson V600 - Video
- Epson V600 Fladbed Scanner How to Scan 35mm Slides - Video
- How I Edit and Scan Color Negative Film – Epson V600 - Video
- Epson V600 Tutorial – Scanning Photo Prints - Video
- Scan LARGE Negative on Any Scanner - Video
- Scanning Film with Epson V600 - Video
- Let’s Compare a 24 Bit vs. 48 Bit Scan - Video
- Scanning OLD 6x9, 6x8, 6x6 and 645 Negatives - Video
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
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- Loading Microfilm on a ScanPro 2000 Machine - Video
- ScanPro 2200 Auto Fiche Carrier – Automatic Microfiche Scanning - Video
- ScanPro All In One Microfiom & Microfiche Scanner - Video
- ScanPro Microfilm Scanner - Video
- Using ScanPro at Brooks - Video
- How to Load Microfilm Into The ScanPro 2000 - Video
- Using the ScanPro 3000 Microfilm Reader - Video
- ScanPro 3000 Ultra High Resolution Microfilm Scanner – 26MP Camera - Video
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