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Regional Scan Center
The Regional Scan Center is available for members to convert materials to digital files. We have equipment available on site to convert the following types of materials:
- Paper based materials (documents & maps)
- Photographs, negatives and slides
- Microfilm and Microfiche
- LPs (33rpm, 45rpm, and 78rpm records)
- VHS tapes
- CDs and DVDs
- Large format items
- Fragile items
Please contact Mona Boyd (mboyd@lilrc.org) for any questions. Complete the form (login required) to request an appointment to use the center.
Scan Center Policies
We will scan a limited number of items for members also.
Digitization Equipment
| Item | Model | Demo Video |
Description |
Borrow | |
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Audio Cassette Player |
Marantz Professional PMD-300CP Dual Cassette Deck with USB |
It supports both normal and CrO2 tapes and features dynamic noise reduction to reduce hiss and artifacts. | On site use only |
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| CD/DVD Reader |
External CD Drive USB 3.0 Portable CD DVD +/-RW Drive DVD/CD ROM Rewriter Burner Writer | On site use only |
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Copy Stand |
Kaiser R2N CP Image Capturing Set |
The R2N CP Image Capturing Set from Kaiser includes a portable camera stand and an RB 218N HF lighting unit. The hand-cranked height adjustment of the camera arm is offered by friction drive in plastic bearings. You can also adjust the camera arm horizontally and move it at a distance of approximately 2.7” (7cm) back and forth from the column. A 1/4” mounting thread is used for attaching the camera to the arm. The column folds down on the baseboard. The RB 218N HF Lighting unit comes with a high-frequency operating system. It features 2 small light banks, each equipped with a cold-light fluorescent lamp. Each of the light banks is tiltable and adjustable in height. The angle of vertical arms can be adjusted by a lock joint. The lighting units are mounted on strong die-cast clamp bases with a width of up to 1.9” (48mm). Canon EOS 5DS R DSLR Camera is available for use with this stand. |
On site use only for the larger stand. A smaller traveling stand is available to borrow. Request to Borrow (login required) |
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Large Format Scanner |
Epson Expression 12000XL Photo Scanner | Watch Demo |
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On site use only |
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LP Player |
Audio-Technica LP-120XUSB |
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On site use only |
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Microfilm/ Microfiche Scanner |
Viewscan 4 |
Watch Demo |
High resolution microfilm and microfiche scanner. |
On site use only |
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Photo/Document Scanner |
Epson Perfection V600 Photo Scanner | The Epson Perfection V600 Photo delivers outstanding quality scans from photos, film, slides and everyday documents. With 6400 x 9600 dpi resolution, this high performance scanner ensures precision film scanning for sharp, vivid reproductions up to 17" x 22" |
Request to Borrow (login required) | |
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Photo/Document Scanner |
Epson Perfection V370 Photo Scanner | The Perfection V370 Scanner from Epson features a 4800dpi optical resolution and a CCD sensor with ReadyScan LED technology. The scanner's high resolution is ideal for scanning both photos and documents and its 48-bit color depth and 3.2 Dmax provide accurate color rendition for all your scans. In addition to scanning documents, the scanner features a built-in transparency unit and includes a film holder so you can scan 35mm film and slides as well. Easily convert your old negatives and slides to digital images. This includes a cable for a USB connection to the computer. | Request to Borrow (login required) | |
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VHS Player |
JVC HRA591U 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR | Stereo VHS recording and playback with quasi-S-VHS playback (plays Super-VHS tapes at standard-VHS resolution) |
On site use only |