Digitisation Station

Digitise your memories using the Digitisation Station at the Armadale Library.

What formats can be converted?

  • 35mm negatives
  • 50mm slides (from 35mm film)
  • VHS cassettes
  • Audio cassettes
  • Vinyl records (33, 45, 78)
  • 3 ¼“ floppy disks

Is there a cost?

There is no cost. However, you will need to supply your own:

  • USB or portable hard drive to save your files.
  • Wired headphones to listen to audio / video.

What skills do I need to use the equipment?

You need intermediate computer skills on a Windows 10 computer. If you are not confident using computers, we recommend you bring someone to help you.

There are step-by-step instructions at the Digitisation Station to help you use the equipment. Library staff can only provide limited advice.

How long does it take to scan an item?

Scanning and saving files from negatives and slides takes around one minute per item. Audio cassettes and VHS tapes need to play through in real time to be recorded. 

How to make a booking

Bookings must be made at least a week before you wish to use the Digitisation Station.

Phone Armadale Library on 9394 5125 to check that the Digitisation Station (Podcast Room) is available at the date and time you require (you will need this information for the Booking Form).

Then complete and submit the Booking Form.

Please Note: Your booking is not confirmed until you have heard from the library. Staff may ask to sight your ID to confirm details.

Important Information

  1. Check copyright
    It is your responsibility to ensure you have appropriate copyright approval to reproduce and digitise your items. Visit the Australian Copyright Council website for further information and fact sheets.
     
  2. Liability
    Be aware that use of a Digitisation Station is at your risk. The City of Armadale Library Service is not liable for any damage to, loss or erasure of data from any media you bring to digitise.

If your materials are fragile or precious, please consider taking them to a professional digitising service. A professional service provider may also be better suited to a larger collection of items

Conditions of Use

These conditions are designed to ensure the comfort and safety of all users of the Digitisation Station. They have been produced in addition to the Terms & Conditions of Library Use.

  • Applicants must be 18 years or over to book the Digitisation Station.
  • Room hire is approved on the strict understanding that activities in the room will not interfere with the comfort, security or safety of other library patrons.
  • Library staff do not provide support for software being used, or for any issues relating to compatibility with our equipment/software.
  • City of Armadale Library Services take no responsibility for any loss of, or damage to, data or cassettes / vinyl / negatives / slides etc while utilising our equipment.
  • The hirer is responsible to take due care of the equipment whilst in their use and must report any damage incurred during their booking to a staff member.
  • Please take care of your property, as the Library cannot take responsibility for any theft or damage to items which occurs while using the room.
  • Please leave the room clean and tidy after use.  
  • For reasons of safety and security, it is important that you inform library staff when vacating the premises at any time during and at the end of the hire period.
  • Cancellations should be made at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Two or more consecutive ‘no shows’ may result in forfeiting future bookings.
  • Please ensure the safety of children in your care while using the room.
  • Eating, smoking, alcohol, and animals are not permitted in this space.
  • Library staff have the right to end any session.