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Wed, 06/26/2024

DHPS Tips: Emergency Supplies on a Shoestring 

All collecting institutions should have some basic emergency supplies to deal with inevitable incidents such as roof leaks, burst pipes, fires, and storm damage. A reasonable question to ask is, how many supplies to have…

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Fri, 06/21/2024

Reminder: Apply for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services by Friday, July 12

The deadline for our summer Planning & Assessment Services application round is just three weeks from today! If you and your organization have been thinking about applying, there's still enough time to prepare a strong a…

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Tue, 06/11/2024

Antiracism Resources: Placemaking and Place-Based Commemorations

This year's DHPSNY Antiracism Programming takes inspiration from two key resources: the AASLH Making History at 250 Field Guide and the New York State 250th Field Guide. Our guiding question: How do we make our collectin…

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Thu, 06/06/2024

Reminder: Apply for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services by Friday, July 12

Navigating library and archival standards can feel daunting, but with DHPSNY, expert guidance is at your fingertips! Rooted in the foundational principle of meeting organizations where they are, DHPSNY Planning & Assessm…

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Tue, 06/04/2024

Help the Field: Take the 2024 DHPSNY Constituent Needs Survey

Dear DHPSNY Community, DHPSNY is continually evaluating our services to ensure we are meeting the needs of collecting institutions across New York State. We have developed this short survey for you to share your thought…

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Wed, 05/22/2024

Interview: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Nestled amidst the tranquil landscapes of Bethel, New York, lies a time capsule of the 1960s, echoing the spirit of a generation that dared to dream. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, home to the iconic Museum at Bethel…

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Tue, 05/21/2024

'Understanding Dew Point" Webinar Recording Now Available

Dew point is a term we occasionally hear on the weather report, but did you know it's a critical measurement for storing and exhibiting collections? In this recent DHPSNY webinar, Kelly Krish, Preventive Conservation and…

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Wed, 05/08/2024

Congrats to Our Spring 2024 Planning & Assessment Class!

We concluded our spring 2024 Planning & Assessment Services application review period earlier this season, and we're pleased to announce that our independent field reviewers have selected eight collecting institutions to…

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Tue, 05/07/2024

'Stories from the Field: Oral History Exhibition at the Reher Center' Webinar Recording Now Available!

In this recent DHPSNY webinar, staff from the Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History spoke about their experience in creating the Hudson Valley Immigrant Oral History Project and resulting exhibition, Taking Root…

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Thu, 04/25/2024

Announcing the DHPSNY Summer 2024 Planning & Assessment Deadline!

We're excited to announce that applications are open for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services, and the next submission deadline is Friday, July 12, 2024. Planning & Assessment services pair accepted organizations with D…

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Wed, 03/06/2024

‘Emergency Planning: Working with First Responders’ Webinar Recording Now Available

When an emergency strikes the simplest tasks can seem overwhelming, even when you have a clear preparedness and response plan in place for your collections. While you cannot prepare for everything, understanding how loca…

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Tue, 02/20/2024

Antiracism Resources: Indigenous History is New York’s History

On February 1, we kicked off our 2024 antiracism Dialogue series with a program to introduce the 250th commemoration field guides from AASLH and APHNYS/Office of the New York State Historian: Building an Inclusive 250th:…

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