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
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)
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Congrats to our Spring 2025 Planning & Assessment Class!
DHPSNY is pleased to announce that our independent field reviewers have selected 11 organizations to receive free Planning…
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