FamilySearch Library Memory Lane

Memory Lane
A resource center for conversion of your audio and visual memories into digital format.
 * There is no charge for you to use the Memory Lane area equipment.
 * Memory Lane equipment reservations can be made from the FamilySearch Library website.
 * Memory Lane is open during all regular FamilySearch hours.

Preparing for your Memory Lane Visit
Bring your photos to scan into a 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.
 * Sort by size for the fast scanner.
 * Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 to 128 GB is recommended.

Bring your original documents and certificates to scan into a digital format. Tips
 * Organize your documents before arriving.
 * Sort by size.
 * Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 to 128 GB is recommended

Bring your memory books, journals for 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

Bring your slides and negatives to scan into a digital format. Tips for slides Tips for negatives. Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 to 128 GB is recommended.
 * 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.
 * Sort negatives with the shinny side forward.

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.

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.

Bring your audio tape and micro cassette tapes to convert into MP3 file format. Tips link to the chart
 * Tapes may be fragile. Convert at your own risk.

Bring your reel to reel movies to convert to digital format. Tips link to the chart
 * Tapes may be fragile. Convert at your own risk.

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

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