Photo Credit: NYSA Digital Collections
Photo Credit: NYSA Digital Collections
Photo Credit: NYSA Digital Collections
Photo Credit: NYSA Digital Collections
Photo Credit: NYSA Digital Collections
Welcome
Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York (DHPSNY) is a program of the New York State Archives and New York State Library to provide service and support for the state’s archival and library research collections. DHPSNY provides free planning and education services to collecting institutions across New York State — including archives, libraries, historical societies, museums, and other organizations — that safeguard and ensure access to historical records and library research materials.
OVERVIEW of DHPSNY
What we do:
- Planning & Assessment Services
- Educational programs
- Communications and outreach
Our goals:
- Improved adherence to standards and best practices for preservation and accessibility
- Improved documentation of under-represented populations and topics
- Increased public awareness of the value of New York’s historical records and library research materials and increased use of these resources
Recent News Items
DHPS Tips: 3 Ways to Use the New CCAHA Preservation Glossary in Your Work
Whether you're writing a preservation plan, reviewing a conservation treatment proposal, or attending a training workshop, you’ve…
Behind the Lens: Strategic Planning Assistance
Welcome to Behind the Lens, where we invite you to peer inside the inner workings of DHPSNY Planning & Assessment services to gain a…
Applications Are Open for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services!
Applications for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services are open, with the next submission deadline on Friday, July 11, 2025.…
Getting Started with Participatory and Community Archiving (Dialogue Recap with Recording & Resources)
DHPSNY Dialogue | Collections for the Future of New York
Getting Started with Participatory and Community Archiving (May 8)
By…
Upcoming Programs
Aug
16
Sat
Oct
9
Thu
Arrangement & Description for Future Communities
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Sep
18
Thu
Stories from the Field: Internships at Bethel Woods
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
