Ogden Utah FamilySearch Center/Scanners

Please bring a USB drive for scanned images and converted files.  You must also bring your own dvd's if using the VHS to DVD scanners. 

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</B></FONT>

Equipment is provided to capture, in real-time, the video from full-size VHS and Compact VHS (VHS-C) tapes. The captured video files will be in .mpg and .mp4 formats and will be transferred to the patron's personal USB drive to take home. A two-hour video will need about 8G of USB storage for the .mpg format and 2G for the .mp4 format. Other video tape formats can also be captured with the patron's video camera/player and the cables to connect to a TV set (RCA cables (yellow, red, white) or S-Video cable). The video tape can be split into smaller topic-based segments during the conversion - birthday party, vacation, graduation, etc. The result is small subject-based videos that can be uploaded to Social Media (Facebook), loaded on a phone, or easily shared with family & friends.

While the digital video files will provide the best option to play and share video memories, a DVD can be created during the conversion if needed. 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:

<LI> Full-size VHS tapes and compact VHS tapes. Other formats with the patron's camera/player + cable </LI> <LI> Rewind tapes or set at start point before coming, if possible, to maximize time</LI> <LI> Expect about two hours of video content during a session with half hour of setup/wrap up </LI> <LI> <FONT COLOR="red">Bring an external USB drive with at least 16G or more of available space for a single session</FONT></B> </LI> <LI> MP4 video files will be the result of the conversion. DVD is possible if desired but not typical </LI> <LI> Plan to complete all efforts within the scheduled time period </LI> <LI> Do not bring tapes with commercial content or copyrighted material, only family-related videos</LI> <LI> <FONT COLOR="red">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 in two-hour-and-fifteen-minute sessions, plus wrap up time. Considering the large number patrons desiring to convert video tapes, patrons may only reserve two sessions per week. <FONT COLOR="blue"> Download the preparation instructions</FONT>