Digitization Station

Preserve

Learn how to preserve your memories that are stuck on older media, such as VHS tapes, cassette tapes, records / LPs, 8mm or Super8 film, film slides, and printed photographs.

Timing

The digitization process takes as long as the media plays in real time. Schedule enough time for the whole media to play, along with additional time to transfer the files to your external memory device and to tidy up before you leave.

Storage

We do not keep your digitized files after you are done, so make sure that you have an external memory device like a USB thumb drive or SD card. A USB thumb drive can be purchased at the Service Desk, 32 GB for $10.00.

Caution

Please note that all media (VHS tapes, photos, documents, audiocassettes, movies and records) are susceptible to damage. BWGPL is not responsible for any damage that may occur to your media by using our equipment. Please do not use any media that is damaged, as it may damage the equipment in the Digitization Station or further damage the media.

By using the Digitization Station equipment, you are confirming that you are the copyright holder for all media that you digitize. You also agree that the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library will take no responsibility for any copyright violations that may occur because of using the equipment and/or software. Refer to the copyright poster in the Creative Lab for further information.

Privacy

To respect everyone's privacy and be considerate of others when processing audio and video projects, remember to bring a pair of corded headphones.