The San Jose Public Library (SJPL) is made up of 23 branches that serve a large population with diverse backgrounds and information needs. SJPL strives to provide services that are relevant to the community’s needs and empower individuals to learn new skills in an increasingly digital world. I have identified a community need for access to personal archiving technology and services. The city of San Jose lacks local businesses that offer photo labs and archiving services. Many retailer chains such as Target and Costco no longer offer these services. As a library support staff member at SJPL, I have noticed patrons frequently inquiring about where and how to digitize their files and documents, including VHS tapes and photographs.
Implementing personal digital archival and file management programs at SJPL will support the library’s mission of improving community access to technology, supporting the development of digital skills, and providing services relevant to the community’s needs.
View the full plan for implementing personal digital archiving programs at SJPL here:
Personal Digital Archiving and File Management at SJPL
Love the very 80’s design.
This has appeal to a large swath of the population. A lot of boomers are still storing so much physical media, but once they move to smaller homes and assisted living, it all has to go, leaving their kids and grandkids with acres of family memories and nowhere to put it. Even Gen X still has a project digitizing the media of their youth. A friend had a 40th birthday party last month and spent a week scanning her childhood photos for a slideshow. It has to be done, but anything that can make that process easier is a welcome addition. Our kids will be so grateful, they just might help.