FamilySearch Library Memory Lane

Memory Lane - The Family Memories Preservation Center
Memory Lane, the Family Memories Preservation Center, is a place where you can convert audio and visual memories into a digital format. The center is a comfortable space filled with up-to-date tools for anyone to preserve and share family memories and artifacts. The center includes various preservation equipment to digitize photos, slides, videos, 8mm and super 8 film reels, audio tapes, reel to reel tapes, scrapbooks and more. This free resource is offered courtesy of the FamilySearch Library.
 * Reservations are recommended but not required. Those with reservations will be given priority. RESERVATIONS can be made on the FamilySearch Library at FamilySearch Library Services.
 * Memory Lane is open during regular FamilySearch Library HOURS. Learn more about the Library hours here.

Preparing for Your Memory Lane Visit
To prepare for your Memory Lane visit: By preparing for your visit to Memory Lane, you will maximize your time and preserve more family memories during your ditizing session.
 * Please arrive on time. Allow sufficient time to park and walk to the Library. Learn more about downtown parking here.
 * Memory Lane is located on the 2nd floor of the FamilySearch Library. Upon arrival check in and the staff will assist you to your reserved station.
 * If you are more than 15 minutes late to your appointment the equipment may no longer be available.
 * You are required to monitor the equipment during the entirety of your digitizing session. Transferring video and film occurs in real time. Bring a laptop or project to work on while the VHS, audio and film transfers.
 * Expand and review the sections below for the specific type of equipment you have reserved.

How to Have a Successful Digitizing Session
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

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

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 - 128 GB is recommended.
 * Become familiar with the equipment before your session. For instructions and specifications click Equipment and Instructions

Bring your slides and negatives to scan into a digital format. Slide Scanning Tips: Negative Scanning Tips:
 * 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 Memory Lane equipment.
 * 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

Bring your VHS or VHS-C tapes to convert into digital format. Video Tape Conversion Tips:
 * Rewind all tapes before arriving for your session. A rewinder is not provided.
 * You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire session. Consider bringing a laptop or other device to work on while the transfer is taking place.
 * 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

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.
 * You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire session. Consider bringing a laptop or other device to work on while the transfer is taking place.
 * 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

Bring your audio tape and micro cassette tapes to convert into MP3 file format. Audio Tape Conversion Tips: link to the chart
 * Tapes may be fragile. Convert at your own risk.
 * You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire session. Consider bringing a laptop or other device to work on while the transfer is taking place.

Bring your reel to reel movies to convert to digital format. Reel to Reel Conversion Tips: link to the chart
 * Tapes may be fragile. Convert at your own risk.
 * You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire session. Consider bringing a laptop or other device to work on while the transfer is taking place.
 * Become familiar with the equipment before your session. For instructions and specifications click Equipment and Instructions

Bring your 8mm and Super8 movies to convert to digital format. Movie Conversion Tips: link to the chart
 * Tapes may be fragile. Convert at your own risk.
 * You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire session. Consider bringing a laptop or other device to work on while the transfer is taking place.
 * 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

Equipment and Instructions

 * Instruction Video - Video


 * 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


 * 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

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.


 * Scanning Photos on the Epson V600 - Video
 * Perfection V800 Photo/V850 Pro User's Guide - Video

The following video link provides helpful information on scanning negatives and slides:
 * Basic Film Scanning on an Epson V850 | BYU Print Lab (Negatives, Slides) - Video

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


 * 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

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


 * Wolverine 8mm and Super8 Movie reels to Digital MovieMaker - Video
 * Wolverine Film Scanner Evaluation and Quality Check - Video
 * Wolverine Film Scanner Second Look - Video
 * Wolverine 8mm & Super * Digitizer! Best Showcase & Review! - Video