Randy Coleman Memory Lab

Memory Lab

The San Rafael Public Library provides the Memory Lab as a valuable resource to assist patrons in creating digital copies of cherished photographs, slides, documents, and negatives. The Memory Lab is situated at the Downtown branch at 1100 E Street and is accessible to the public by appointment.

New users are required to attend a brief orientation session to become acquainted with the equipment. This initiative has been generously funded through a donation in honor of Randy Coleman, a former resident of San Rafael and esteemed library patron.

Returning users will need to make an appointment for each session.

Please request an appointment here. Please allow 48 hours for a staff member to reach out to you.

Available equipment includes:

• Video conversion software for transferring VHS tapes and personal DVDs to digital format
• Epson Expression 12000XL flatbed scanner for high-resolution scanning of photographs, slides, and film negatives
• Book/document scanner for converting bound materials or loose papers into digital files
• 8mm and Super 8 film converter for transferring home movies to digital format
• Cassette tape converter for converting audio cassette recordings into MP3 files

Please note: Patrons must bring their own USB flash drive, SD card, or external hard drive to save digital files. The library does not provide storage devices. Or send to the cloud.