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
Climate Resilience & Sustainability: Collections Care for the Future (Dialogue Recap with Recording & Resources)
Each year, DHPSNY Dialogues bring cultural heritage professionals together to engage in meaningful discussions about the challenges and…
'From Paper to Pixels: Planning a Successful Digitization Project' Webinar Recording Now Available!
In our most recent webinar, CCAHA Digital Archives Specialist Kaitlyn Pettingill walked participants through the key steps of planning a…
DHPS Tips: A Practical Guide to Measuring Light in Collections
Light is essential for access, research, and display, but also a leading agent of irreversible damage for cultural heritage materials.…
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…
Upcoming Programs
Sep
15
Mon
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
