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 that provides service and support for archival and library research collections across the state. As a statewide initiative, DHPSNY offers free planning and education services to collecting institutions — 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: 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…
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)
By…
Upcoming Programs
Aug
14
Thu
From Paper to Pixels: Planning a Successful Digitization Project
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sep
18
Thu
Stories from the Field: Internships at Bethel Woods
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oct
23
Thu
Stories from the Field: Love Canal Interview Redaction
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
