Las Vegas Nevada FamilySearch Center/Links

We Offer DIGITIZING EQUIPMENT

 * The LVFSL provides Free conversion equipment that will preserve those old audio and video recordings into a format that will be accessible for years to come.
 * We do not provide flash drives. Bring your own 8 - 16 GB flash drive.
 * Sort and organize your images and documents at home.
 * We will teach you how to operate the equipment.  We will be available throughout your visit to answer your questions.

Reserving Digitizing Equipment

 * It is best to call ahead to reserve specific digitizing equipment. Call 702-382-9695
 * You may reserve one piece of equipment for a 2 hour block.  If no one has reserved this same equipment after your reservation you may continue to use the equipment for 1 more hour or move to other available equipment.
 * Look at Available Equipment below to view a list of all our digitizing equipment.

We offer a VIDEO RECORDING STUDIO

 * Preserve your stories, your faces, and your voices in our recording studio.
 * The studio is designed with audio and video technology. You will leave with your experience preserved on your 8-16 GM flash drive.
 * The studio can hold a group of 10-15 persons. Our microphones and lighting provide for a successful recording experience.
 * Using prepared interview questions helps the interviewee to focus on dates, places, events, and people which creates an invaluable oral history.

Reserving Video Recording Session

 * You may reserve a recording event for up to 1 hour.
 * Groups may relate their story about a recent event such as a service project or youth conference.
 * Family members share memories and record grandma’s voice and smile as she tells her own story.
 * Remember to bring your own 16 GB flash drive on which your completed video will be transferred.
 * Call the Library to make a reservation in the video recording studio.  702-382-9695



Available Digitizing Equipment


Please call the library to schedule the use of any of the equipment or rooms listed below. 702-382-9695 Please bring a USB drive with at least 8Gb of available space per session. (USB-3 drive is strongly recommended).



1 Large Book and Large Document Scanner

 * The Epson scanner has a 16” x 24” glass plate and a maximum dpi of 1200dpi
 * Bound books would be opened and placed face down on the glass.
 * The glass is large enough for portrait photographs or pages from large photo albums.



2 Photo Scanners
The Epson PS80 is a rapid photo scanner digitizing 60 photos per minute. The Epson 8.5” x 14” flatbed photo and document scanner can be used for very small or very large images.



3 Slide Scanners
Slide scanners convert slides to digital images.



3 Video Tape Conversion Equipment
This equipment will convert your VHS and Compact VHS tapes to an MP4 file and Hi8 and Super 8 video. The conversion time is equal to the running time of the tape.



1 Reel to Reel Tape Conversion
This equipment converts reel to reel tapes to MP4 digital files.



1 Audio Cassette & Micro Cassette Tape Converter
Preserve the voice from old audion recording devices



Wolvering 8mm and Super 8
This is a fully automated digitizer to convert old 8mm and Super 8 movie reels Into digital videos support up to 5" reels and 720P. Frame by frame digitizing. Conversion time - A 3” in diameter film will take approximately 45 minutes to convert.

Lexmark Rapid Scanner


Will convert your journals and letters and save them as PDF files. The pages must be of equal size, without staples, or scotch tape/glue. We can cut the binding off of a journal so the loose pages can be put into the auto feed and converted in minutes..

Video Recording Studio


The Las Vegas FamilySearch Library Video Recording Studiois available to record your family's stories. Designed with audio and video technology for recording into audio and mp4, digital movies. Our qualified staff will provide all technical support for your recording session.


 * Video camera and microphones and lighting
 * Studio capacity of 10-15 persons
 * Transfer of a 30 minute video film to your flash drive takes about 7 minutes.