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
'Archives Are Not Neutral' Webinar Recording Now Available
While conventional wisdom holds that archivists should refrain from taking subjective stances in their work, there have been increasing…
Preservation Week 2025: Career Tips for Emerging Preservation Professionals
Preservation Week, sponsored by the American Library Association and celebrated during the last week of April, is an annual recognition…
When Disaster Strikes: 3 Lessons from DHPSNY’s Salvage Workshop
Disasters—whether caused by storms, burst pipes, or human error—can wreak havoc on cultural collections in an instant. The key to…
DHPS TIPS: Dusting vs. Vacuuming in Collections Care
Maintaining a clean and safe environment for archival collections is essential for preservation. However, not all cleaning methods are…
Upcoming Programs
May
27
Tue
Basic Salvage Techniques: Elmsford
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Jun
5
Thu
Basic Salvage Techniques: Troy
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Jun
20
Fri
Basic Salvage Techniques: Lockport
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
