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: Before You Start A Digitization Project
Many institutions reach a point where they decide it's time to digitize a collection. The challenge is that "digitization" can mean very…
‘Introduction to Risk Assessment for Collecting Institutions’ Webinar Recording Now Available
In DHPSNY's June webinar, presenter Maddie Cooper provides a concise introduction to risk assessment for cultural collections.…
DHPS Tips: Recognizing the Ten Agents During a Collections Walkthrough
The Ten Agents of Deterioration are one of the most widely used frameworks in preservation. Most people working with collections have…
We're Hiring: DHPSNY Preservation Specialist Position
The Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) in Philadelphia is seeking a Preservation Specialist for the…
Upcoming Programs
Aug
13
Thu
Practical Digitization: Planning, Handling, Imaging - Greece
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Dec
9
Wed
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Jul
8
Wed
Policies, Procedures & Collection Management Planning
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM