Hancock Library Media Lab

The Hancock School Public Library is thrilled to announce the opening of a new media lab for the school district’s students and residents. Funding awarded from the Hancock Schools Foundation aided in the purchasing of a 3D printer, podcast recording equipment, a green screen kit and digital camcorder, analog conversion equipment and more.

The new analog conversion equipment allows users to convert photographs, slides, negatives, VHS tapes, cassette tapes, and vinyl records into digital files. Sometimes referred to as a memory station, this type of equipment can help preserve home videos, original photographic prints, music albums on vinyl and more.

“We are excited to be able to provide these media tools for both students and public patrons,” said Boni Ashburn, library manager. “From a do-it-yourself opportunity to digitally convert, preserve and share memories, to the fast-evolving fields of video creation, podcasting and 3D-printing, we cover a lot of bases within the one room. We can’t wait to see how people use it!”