Ogden Utah FamilySearch Center/Scanners




 * Please bring your own Thumb Drive to save your information.


 * You must also bring your own DVD's if using the VHS to DVD recorder.





Slide Scanning


35mm Slide Digitizer Reservations
'SlideSnap X1' This scanner will automatically capture up to 20 film slides per minute.

Scanners for Photographs and Books


Photo Scanner Reservations
'Kodak Picture Saver Scanning System - PS80' Whole boxes of old and new photos can become JPEG and TIFF files in minutes. Digital images of color and black-and-white photos and documents can be shared via computers, tablets, and cell phones. This scanner accommodates photos and documents up to 8-1/2’’x 14’’. The PS80 scans up to 85 photos per minute.

When scheduling the PS80 you'll be automatically scheduled for the Flat Bed
 'Kodak Picture Saver Scanning System PS80 - Flatbed Accessory' If photos have been in an album for a long time, they may be glued in or covered with plastic protectors. In either case, damage can occur when trying to remove them. A flatbed scanner provides an option to scan these fragile files at no risk of harm and will keep album pages intact. Photos, documents and books with binding up to 8-1/2’’x 14’’ can be scanned. 'The PS80 and the Flat Bed scanner uses the same computer. When scheduling the PS80 you will automatically be schedule for the Flat Bed.'

Convert Paper Documents into PDF Files
 Lexmark Scanner, Printer and Copier This Copier/Scanner/Printer will scan several documents directly to flash drive or print from a flash drive. It has the unique feature of being able to digitize individual documents directly into Family Tree. It will print on standard (8-1/2 "x 11") or legal size (81/2" x 14") paper. It will also perform specialized copy projects.

Video Tape Conversion

Equipment is provided to capture, in real-time, the video from full-size VHS tapes. The Equipment will capture the video and store it on a DVD.

Please bring blank DVD discs (DVD+R or DVD-R types). Recommended brands are Verbatim DVR+R or DVD-R 8x, Maxwell DVD+R 4x/8x/16x or DVD-R 8x/16x, Sony DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, TDK DVD+R 4x/8x/16x. 

Preparing to use the Video Tape Converter
For a successful experience, consider the following:

 Full-size VHS tapes.  Rewind tapes or set at start point before coming, if possible, to maximize time</LI>  Expect about one hour of video content during a session with half hour of setup/wrap up </LI>  <FONT COLOR="red">Please bring an external USB drive with at least 16G or more of available space for a single session</FONT></B> </LI>  A DVD is made from your VHS. </LI>  Plan to complete all efforts within the scheduled time period </LI>  Do not bring tapes with commercial content or copyrighted material, only family-related videos</LI>  <FONT COLOR="red">Please bring your own DVD's</FONT></B> </LI>

The video conversion equipment is to be used only with the assistance of a trained technology missionary. The video conversion station may be reserved for one and a half hour session, with an hour recording and one half hour to finalize the DVD. Considering the large number of patrons desiring to convert video tapes, patrons may only reserve two sessions per week.