Media Digitisation Station

Darwin City Library has a self-service Media Digitisation Station for you to use to preserve your precious items.

You can digitise:

You will need to have intermediate computer skills to operate a Windows PC and the various software at the station. If you are not confident using technology, we recommend bringing someone with the necessary skills to assist you.
Remember to bring your own storage device.
It's your responsibility to check the copyright of photos you want to digitise. You can contact the Australian Copyright Council if you need advice on copyright laws.
We advise booking a time to use the station. Customers are limited to a 2-hour session per day.

To book, please call 8930 0230 during library opening hours.

Items to digitise
Something to store your digital copies to take home (USB memory drive, or portable hard drive).
Headphones if there is an audio component to what you are digitising.

Prioritise what you want to digitise - is it photos, negatives or slides? Digitising takes time and you may not get through all your items in one session.
Put each of your items in order so that the most important ones are ready to digitise first.
If your item is fragile or very precious, consider taking it to a professional.

Instruction manuals are available for all of the devices and software to assist you.
If you get stuck, a library staff member will be able to provide some guidance to resolve the issue.
If you would like a demonstration from a staff member, please book an appointment with a staff member along with your Media Digitisation Station booking.

Digitise Photos, Movies, and Music