Henry Ford Centennial Library
Digitization Lab
Schedule
Tuesday
10:00 - 1:00 p.m.
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday
10:00 - 1:00 p.m.
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday
10:00 - 1:00 p.m.
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
What is the D-Lab?
The D-Lab is the Dearborn Library's digitization lab. It's purpose is to take old forms of media such as home movies or printed pictures and digitize them for safekeeping.
We can help with:
- Image conversion (photographs, slides, negatives, prints) to digital image formats
- Audio conversion (audio cassettes, vinyl records) to digital audio formats
- Video conversion (VHS, VHS-C, DVD) to digital video formats
How to use the Digitization Lab:
- An initial in-person appointment is needed to assess the materials, scope, and establish a release waiver for any digitization project.Â
- Bring in your original media as well as digital storage media (flash drive, DVDs, etc). DVDs and flash drives will be available for purchase at the checkout desk.
- The Digitization Lab is a drop-off service. Users will be contacted once their materials are ready to be picked up.
Appointments can be made by calling the HFCL Reference desk at 313-943-2330, option 4. Appointments must be made at least 1 day ahead of time and are scheduled for a 1-hour maximum duration.
The D Lab is located on the third floor of the Henry Ford Centennial Library.
You will need a Dearborn library card in good standing to use the digitization service.
Keep in Mind
Dearborn Public Library will not be responsible for any damage to materials or errors in conversion and is not liable for any copyright infringement. Each patron assumes full responsibility for complying with copyright laws and all other applicable regulations when using Library equipment.
The Library reserves the right to refuse any request for conversion services if staff believe the request may result in a violation of the law, or if the materials provided are in unsanitary condition or pose a potential risk to the health or safety of staff or the public.