[OPLINTECH] [OPLINLIST] VHS → digital conversion service for patron use

[Chad Neeper]

Thanks for the suggestions, Mike! That gives some good food for thought.

I did receive one other response, off-list, from another library I work
with and didn't know offered the service. (I *should* have known; they do
nearly everything imaginable!) Her library is circing what appears to be a
similar converter to your UCEC. I'm not sure the library that's interested
in providing VHS conversion has even really considered the possibility of
providing a solution that patrons could take home with them. I certainly
hadn't. Also she said:    *<snip>We just received the ClearClick Video to
Digital Converter 2.0.  I have tried it and it is also very easy to use.
It does have an instruction video that is easy to follow.  It does NOT
require a computer, but it does require a VHS player.   The file is saved
directly to a USB flash drive or SD card.</snip>*    I'm curious to look
into this one further. It's kind of more along the lines of a simple
computerless arrangement that I maybe didn't realize I was hoping someone
would mention.

Chad
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On Wed, Mar 24, 2021 at 2:22 PM Michael J. Pope Jr. <
mpopejr at geaugalibrary.net> wrote:

> Hi Chad,
>
> We have two Memory Labs that can convert VHS tapes to digital formats.
>
> Our main Memory Lab uses the Ion VCR 2 PC.
> https://www.ionaudio.com/vcr-2-pc-vcr2pcx110
> The hardware and included software are easy to use and we have received
> positive feedback from our patrons about it.  Unfortunately, the unit is no
> longer made but you may be able to find used ones on Amazon and Ebay.
>
> Our Mini Memory Lab uses UCEC All-In-One Video Converter analog to digital
> video transfer hardware/software.
> https://www.amazon.com/UCEC-Capture-Device-Converter-Windows/dp/B07PS2TD9L
> We have paired this with a VCR we had in stock and like the ION it works
> well.  Patrons find the software easy to use and if you already have a VCR
> in stock, it is a much more cost-effective solution.
>
> Before our patrons use our Memory Labs they need to sign up for and attend
> a virtual Memory Lab orientation that shows them the basics of how the
> equipment in the lab works and how to use it.  We also created written and
> video training materials that staff and patrons can reference if they have
> any questions.
> https://divi.geaugalibrary.net/mobile-memory-lab/
>
> Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any further questions.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mike Pope
> GCPL
>
>
>
> *Michael Pope *
>
> IT Services Manager
>
> Geauga County Public Library
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>
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> *Subject:* [OPLINLIST] VHS → digital conversion service for patron use
>
> Cross-posted to OPLINLIST & OPLINTECH:
>
> I work with a library that is interested in providing a DHS→digital
> conversion service for patrons. Generally, the goal would be to allow
> patrons to bring their personally-created VHS tapes and convert them to a
> digital format:  maybe a playable DVD format,  or perhaps save them as a
> file to an external storage device they either bring with them or maybe
> purchase from the library,  or perhaps upload to their preferred cloud
> service. We know there are various DIY hardware+software solutions that can
> do this, each requiring various levels of technical expertise to use well.
> But for any libraries that have a solution that the patrons seem to be able
> to use easily and successfully (preferably with minimal staff assistance),
> we're curious to learn what specific hardware/software you're using. Any
> technical/policy/general tips you've learned from your experience and that
> you might share would also be greatly appreciated!
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Chad
>
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> benefit from them too and perhaps participate in an open
> conversation...which can't occur off-list**.*
>
>
> * Chad Neeper*
> Senior Systems Engineer
>
> *Level 9 Networks*
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> 866-214-6607 (fax)
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