How do I import analog files (tape, vinyl)

It's time to start digitizing a mountain of vinyl and tape...I have a turntable (traditional, non-usb) and a deck, but that's as far as I've gotten. I'd like to end up with ordinary tracks playable in iTunes. I'm not seeing anything in the archives on this. Any hints on how to get started? Thanks much.

http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/Tutorials/TransferringLPs.html
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/FAQPages/RecordCassette.html

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