Name: Backup to the Future: Preserving Analog Memories at the Library
Start: 2019-03-20T15:30:00-0500
End: 2019-03-20T16:30:00-0500

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Backup to the Future: Preserving Analog Memories at the Library

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Having audio/video trapped in extinct formats (VHS, Betamax, 8mm film, reel-to-reel tape, etc,.) is almost the same as not having it at all. Rochester Public Library purchased some old and new equipment that allows patrons to digitize their video, film, audio and images in a self-serve Digital Conversion Lab so that future generations (and the current one) can enjoy them today. See what it takes to set up a conversion lab and hear about the challenges we faced at each stage of the process.

Speakers

Brian Lind

Reference Librarian, Rochester Public Library

Reference Librarian, Rochester Public LibraryBrian Lind has been a Reference Librarian at Rochester Public Library since 2006. In addition to his reference work, he is in charge of periodicals and the library's self-serve digital conversion space (a.k.a. the "Convert-O-Lab") and enjoys... Read More →

Lib Tech 2019 Backup To The Future pdf

ConvertOLab Release Form docx

FINAL Vinyl Cassette Reel 2 Reel Microcassette Recording docx

FINAL VHS SVHS Betamax Video Recording docx

FINAL Printed Photos to Digital Epson Fast Foto docx

FINAL MiniDV Recording Sony Handycam docx

FINAL Digital 8 Recording Sony Handycam docx

FINAL Creating Video DVD docx

FINAL Creating Audio CD docx

Wednesday March 20, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Olin-Rice 150

60-minute Presentation