Introducing the Retro Tech Lab: Digitally Preserving Family History In-Person / Online
Learn about Arlington Public Library's experience of pitching, creating, and operating our new Retro Technology Lab and about personal digital archiving in general. Includes a demonstration of some of the equipment and software used (for converting audio and video tapes, 8mm & Super8 film, photos, negatives, slides, etc. to digital files) interspersed with lessons we've learned so far. The presentation concludes with stories of our most memorable patron encounters and heart-warming moments of family memories preserved. Speaker is Mark Dellenbaugh, MA, MLIS, Genealogy and Local History Librarian at the Arlington Public Library
This lecture is available online or in-person at the Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library Campus. Registration is required.
This is the fourth speaker in the daylong Genealogy Day at Clayton event held October 18th. No recordings will be available after the event.
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These programs are provided by the Genealogy Network of Texas (GNT), a state-wide initiative to connect libraries, genealogical societies, and genealogists with research and educational resources. Co-sponsors include the Genealogy Center of the Waco-McLennan County Library, the Central Texas Genealogical Society, and the Texas State Genealogical Society.
- Date:
- Friday, October 18, 2024
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 1:45pm
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Meeting Room - Carriage House
- Location:
- Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library Campus
- Age Group:
- Adults
- Categories:
- History Research Centers Spotlight Events