Space Availability - Main Branch

The Digital Memory Lab provides hardware & software so you can easily convert VHS tapes, audio cassettes, vinyl, 8mm & super 8 reels, documents, photographs, slides, and negatives to a digital form.

A microfilm reader is also available in the space. To view our microfilm holdings visit mywinterhaven.com/DocumentCenter/View/813

What You'll Need

Please bring a device to save your project. Review the room equipment information to determine which storage devices you are able to use. We do not provide any method to save your files.

Using the Lab

• Sessions are 120-minute per day.
• There is a 10-minute grace period before reservations are automatically cancelled.
• Reservations must be made and used by Polk County cardholders, age 18 and older.
• The individual who reserves the Lab will be considered the main user and is responsible for any damages or misuse of equipment.
• Users assume the risk to personal items when using equipment; the library will not be responsible for any damages to personal materials.
• The computer shuts off and erases all data stored to it when a session expires.
• Food and drink are NOT allowed in the Lab.
• The Lab is a do-it-yourself space. Staff can provide basic information about the Lab's resources.

Please Remember

Cassette, CD, Vinyl record, 8mm, Super 8, and VHS conversion are all done in real time—meaning a 90-minute VHS takes 90 minutes to convert. Visitors must be present at all times while projects are digitizing and/or rendering. The conditions of the media need to be sufficient and clear for digitizing.

Patrons are responsible for handling and digitizing their own materials. The library will not be responsible for any errors in conversions. Reproducing copyrighted materials is a violation of federal copyright law and is not allowed.

Equipment for use:

• Elgato Video Capture – USB Drive, external hard drive, access to Cloud Storage
• Epson FastFoto Scanner – USB Drive, external hard drive, access to Cloud Storage
• Epson V600 Flatbed Scanner – USB Drive, external hard drive, access to Cloud Storage
• LoopTone 4-in-1 Player – SD Card, USB Drive
• Wolverine Film2Digital Movie Maker – SD Card (32GB max)

Storage notes:

• A 4x6 image will use approximately 5MB of space.
• A 32GB card can hold more than 6,000 feet of film recordings.
• 1 hour of video will use 1GB of space.
• 1 hour of audio uses about 620 MB of space.