Digitizing Physical Media
Hands-On Help Preserving Memories
Monday, October 27
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library
The StudioGot old photos, slides, or documents you’ve been meaning to scan? This hands-on workshop will guide you through the process using equipment you can access locally—no tech degree required.
You’ll learn how to choose the right resolution, file formats, and scanner settings, and get practical advice on organizing and naming files so they’re easy to find, share, and safely back up. We’ll talk about creating digital copies you can access anytime from your phone or computer, giving you both convenience and peace of mind. You’ll also learn how to handle trickier formats like photo negatives and slides, and we’ll explain what’s involved in digitizing home movies like VHS tapes, 8mm cassettes, and other footage.
Bring at least one photo or document to digitize yourself: a 4×6 photo, an 8.5×11 document, a 35mm slide, or a photo negative. We’ll provide the tools—you bring the memories.
Reserve your spot. Sign up online or by calling (217) 403-2070. (15 participants)
Part of our Specialty Tech series
About the Presenter
David Needham is on the Board of Trustees of the Champaign County History Museum and volunteers in the library's Studio space with middle schoolers doing 3D printing, crafts, and D&D. David Needham is the founder of Story Tech Media where he helps families capture their stories and preserve their history through family interviews, videography, and digitizing vintage media.
Main Library
Our beautiful, state-of-the-art Main Library opened on January 6, 2008. You’ll find a wide variety of books, movies, and music, as well as free events for all ages. Looking for tech options? We offer free Wifi, dozens of public computers with internet access, and public meeting rooms.