Memory Lab – photo digitisation
The Kalamaja Library (Kotzebue 9) has a Memory Lab, where you can digitise old photos, documents, photo negatives and positives for free.
Equipment
- Film scanner Kodak Scanza Digital (with Samsung 32GB SD card) – suitable for digitising 35 mm, 126, 110, Super 8 and 8 mm negatives and slides individually.
- Film, photo and document scanner EPSON Perfection V850 Pro – scans up to A4 documents and photos. Capable of digitising up to twelve 35mm positives and up to three 35mm negatives (3×6 frames) at a time. It comes with two scanning trays (203×254 mm and 60×200 mm for positives).
- PC
- GIMP and IrfanView programs
Usage
- Book an appointment either on the spot, by calling 683 0970 or by writing to kalamaja@tln.lib.ee. If equipment is available, you can use it without booking.
- To use the devices, present your reader card or ID card (if you use your ID card as a reader card).
- Please have a look at the Memory Lab-s usage regulations ↓ and equipment guidelines.
One-on-one training sessions
You can learn for free in the Memory Lab:
- Kodak Scanza Digital – user training
- EPSON Perfection V850 Pro – Basic Training
- Kivike database – an overview of the Estonian Literature Museum’s archival information system and repository
- Muis, AIS and FOTIS – Introduction to the Estonian Museums Web Portal, the Archive Information System and the National Archives Photo Information System (FOTIS).
- Museumbox and museum websites – service introduction and museum ticket search on ESTER
- A trip to the website of Muis and Estonian folk costumes – exploring the digital repository of museum objects
- The ABC of family tree research – basic knowledge for constructing a family tree
Agree on a training time on the spot, by calling 683 0970 or by writing to kalamaja@tln.lib.ee