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 statewide program that provides free planning and education services to support the vast network of collecting institutions such as archives, libraries, historical societies, museums, and other organizations that safeguard and ensure access to New York's 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 | The Great Glove Debate: Best Practices for Handling Cultural Heritage Objects
When it comes to handling cultural heritage objects, few topics spark as much debate as the use of gloves. Should you wear them? If so,…
Congrats to Our Newest Planning & Assessment Class!
We're pleased to announce our independent field reviewers have selected 13 institutions to receive DHPSNY services. We commend the…
Antiracism Resources: Understanding Our Changing Communities
Each year, DHPSNY Dialogues bring cultural heritage professionals together to engage in meaningful discussions about the challenges and…
Behind the Lens: Condition Surveys
Welcome to Behind the Lens, where we offer an inside look at DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services. Through this series, you’ll gain…
Upcoming Programs
