Creation Stations
The library provides three “Creation Stations” that allow you to convert photographs, videotapes, cassette tapes, and vinyl records into digital formats free of charge.
Preserve & Create Through Digitization
Then, after you’ve preserved your media by making digital copies, you can access a suite of audio, video, and graphics software loaded onto each station in order to get creative with your newly-digitized files. For example, you can design flyers, brochures, and other types of graphics-heavy work featuring your scanned photos or create a video compilation or promo with your now accessible footage.
You are welcome to use Creation Stations for a maximum of two hours each visit. Extensions may be granted on a case-by-case basis, depending on availability.
Find the Creation Stations on the second floor of the Main Branch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials can I digitize?
Vinyl records (LPs and 45s)- Cassette tapes
- VHS tapes
Photographs and slides- Film, including 35mm negatives, 110 film/slides, Super 8 film (stills only)
Scanner and vinyl turntable are unavailable at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.
What equipment do you have available?
VHS: JVC HR-XVC11BJ- Vinyl: Audio-Technica AT-LP60-USB Stereo Turntable
Photo Scanner: Epson FF-68W FastFoto- Cassette converter: Ion Tape Express
- Slide Scanner: Magnasonic FS50 – all in one high resolution 22mp film scanner
Scanner and vinyl turntable are unavailable at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.
What software do you have available?
Conversion Software
- Audacity
- VIDBOX
- Epson FastFoto
Creative Editing Software
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Premiere Rush
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Media Encoder
- Adobe Bridge
Office Productivity Software
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Publisher
- MS OneNote
How do I save or store my digital files?
You can store files and projects on your USB memory stick or in your cloud-based account.
How can I learn about copyright?
In Canada, copyright is governed by the Copyright Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-42), which regulates the use and reproduction of intellectual and artistic creations.
Copyright protects works from being copied, performed or distributed without the permission of the copyright holder, usually the author or the creator of the work, and provides exceptions for special circumstances.
Copyright automatically applies to original works such as books, articles, videos, music, paintings, photographs, digital works, broadcasts and performances.
The length of copyright is usually 50 years after the death of the creator. Some types of works such as sound recordings and some photographs and films may have a different length of copyright. After copyright expires, a work becomes part of the public domain and may be freely copied and distributed.
Do you offer training?
Our staff can provide a set of detailed handouts to help you get started.
Additionally, you could check out LinkedIn Learning (log in for free with your library card and PIN) to watch some software-specific courses, such as:
Additional questions? Contact us.