Do you have boxes of old photographs in storage? Home movies on VHS or film? Mixed tapes on cassette or favorite vinyl records? Have you ever wanted to convert them to a digital format that you can easily store in the Cloud or share online with family? Now you can—for free at your Library!
# Preserve your priceless memories and mementos
Jacksonville Public Library’s Memory Lab is available for self-directed use (don’t worry, we’ll help), during regular library hours, in Special Collections on the fourth floor of the Main Library. A library card is required. If you are a Duval County resident, click here to sign up for FREE online or apply in person with valid ID. Note: Guest passes and non-resident cards are also available for a fee.
With this easy-to-use equipment, you can:
- scan, edit, and restore old photos, slides, film, and documents
- convert old VHS tapes, audio cassette tapes, and vinyl records
Services available by appointment only* (staff assistance is required):
- transfer 16mm, 8mm, and Super8 film
- transfer reel-to-reel audio
Click the buttons below to learn more about the different formats you can digitize.
Planning ahead
While walk-ins are welcome, if you want to make sure a station is available for you when you arrive or have questions about what to bring, please call us at (904) 255-BOOK to schedule your appointment or for more information. Appointments are strongly recommended if you plan to visit on a Saturday.
*For services like genealogy research, map tours, and digitizing analog film, you will need to book a one-on-one appointment with one of our friendly and knowledgeable Special Collections Librarians.
Please fill out the form below and a staff person will be in touch soon!
Book a Memory Lab Appointment
The Memory Lab was funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Florida’s LSTA program is administered by the Department of State’s Division of Library and Information Services.
