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The Digital Media Lab is located on the first floor near the Reference Desk. With a generous grant from the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge, the Library provides the following digital conversion equipment that you can use to preserve your family history and home memories.

Only personal memories may be converted. Copyright protected material may not be recorded using library equipment. 

Elgato VHS to digital video converter

 

 

 

 Elgato Video Capture - Transfer video from a VCR or other analog video source to a digital movie.

 

ion tape 2 PC equipment, converts audio cassette to digital audio file

 

 

 

 

ION Audio Tape 2 PC - Transfer audio cassette tape to MP3 format

 

 

Wolverine Titan 8-in-1 High Resolution Film to Digital Converter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Wolverine Titan 8-in-1 High Resolution Film to Digital Converter - Convert 35mm, 127 (1.5x1. 5"), 126Kpk, 110, Advantex APS slides & negatives into digital

 

 

Wolverine 8mm and Super 8 Film Reel Converter Scanner

 

 

 

 

Wolverine Movie Maker -  Frame by Frame Scanning to Convert 3 inch and 5 inch 8mm Super 8 Film reels into 720P digital video.

 

 

View a list of frequently asked questions below.

  • What can be converted?

    Only personal memories may be converted. Copyright protected material may not be recorded using library equipment.

    • VHS to digital video.
    • Cassette tape to mp3 audio.
    • 35 mm, 127, 126, 110, APS, 8mm film to digital picture
    • 8mm and Super 8 to digital video

     

    By using this equipment, you agree that the Library will not be held liable for any damage that arise or result in any way from its use. The Library retains the right to refuse service for any reason.

  • What do I need to bring?

    For all formats:

    • Source material (VHS, audio cassette, etc.) that belongs to you or your family that is NOT protected by copyright.
    • At minimum, an 8 GB USB drive on which to store your digital files. This is the most stable format for storing your videos, mp3, or photos.
    • NOTE: CD and DVD discs are slowly becoming obsolete and many new computers do not include disc drives. The media lab computer does not have a disc drive, but if needed, the library can provide use of a disc adapter.

     

    For audio cassettes & VHS:

    • Bring headphones if you want to listen to the video as it is being recorded. Ear buds can be purchased from the circulation desk for $1.00.
    • NOTE: The library does not own an adapter to fit smaller video cartridges into the VCR player. If you have tapes from a camcorder, the camcorder must be used during the conversion process.

     

    For reel to reel converting film to digital, you need an SD card (up to 32 GB maximum) to store your files.

  • Can I come any time?

    You must schedule time in advance and go through equipment orientation with a Librarian. The conversion process happens in real-time, so a 2-hour home video will take at minimum 2 hours to convert. You can book an appointment by calling the Library (540.332.3902) and asking for the Reference Desk.

  • Will you do it for me?

    Library staff will not convert your materials. After your equipment orientation, you will be able to schedule appointments to convert materials using the equipment yourself.

  • Does it cost money?

    Use of the equipment is free and you do not need to have a Staunton Public Library card. Donations to the Friends of the Staunton Library are welcome. This equipment has been provided by a grant from the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge.