Digital Media Conversion
Library Branch
Please allow a minimum of two hours for digital media conversion appointments. Requests for any available time slots displayed below that are less than this minimum will not be accepted.
For the most efficient service, please speak with Makerspace staff before booking your appointment.
There is currently equipment available for the digital conversion of the following media : CDs, Cassette Tapes, DVDs, Negatives, Photographs, Slides, VHS Tapes, VHS-C Tapes, and Vinyl Records
Most Media Conversion will be processed by recording in real time and then saving a copy of the recorded media. Please take into consideration the length of your media when requesting an appointment.
Equipment
Bring your own materials. CDs and DVDs are usually available for purchase in the Makerspace ($1.00 per piece), but you can bring your own storage such as discs, a USB/flash drive, or an external hard drive. When digitizing video for DVD, we recommend 4.7GB DVD+R storage media for videos shorter than one hour and 8.5GB DVD+R storage media for videos longer than one hour.
Makerspace Business Hours:
- Tuesdays & Thursdays: 11am-8pm (staff break from 3-4pm)
- Wednesdays & Fridays: 9am-5pm (staff break from 1-2pm)
- First Saturdays: 9am-5pm (staff break from 1-2pm)
- Second Saturdays: 10am-2pm