Digitizing Physical Media: Hands-on Help with David Needham
Schedule
Mon Feb 16 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
200 W Green St, Champaign, IL, United States, Illinois 61820 | Champaign, IL
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Got old photos, slides, or documents you’ve been meaning to scan? This hands-on workshop will guide you through the process using equipment you can access locally—no tech degree required.You’ll learn how to choose the right resolution, file formats, and scanner settings, and get practical advice on organizing and naming files so they’re easy to find, share, and safely back up. We’ll talk about creating digital copies you can access anytime from your phone or computer, giving you both convenience and peace of mind. You’ll also learn how to handle trickier formats like photo negatives and slides, and we’ll explain what’s involved in digitizing home movies like VHS tapes, 8mm cassettes, and other footage.
Bring at least one photo or document to digitize yourself: a 4×6 photo, an 8.5×11 document, a 35mm slide, or a photo negative. We’ll provide the tools—you bring the memories.
Reserve your spot by calling (217) 403-2070 or sign up online at https://champaign.org/event/digitizing-physical-media-15019709
Part of our Specialty Tech series.
About the Presenter: David Needham is on the Board of Trustees of the Champaign County History Museum and volunteers in the library's Studio space with middle schoolers doing 3D printing, crafts, and D&D. David Needham is the founder of Story Tech Media where he helps families capture their stories and preserve their history through family interviews, videography, and digitizing vintage media.
Library events are always free!
champaign.org/events
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