Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York |

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

Antiracism Resources: Archival Technology and Intentional Decisions

Throughout this blog series on antiracism resources, we have shared many digital projects, exhibitions, and initiatives that center on ...
Join Us for April Webinars!

DHPSNY is excited to offer two new webinars this April! Museum Chartering 101: What is Chartering? will provide an...
Antiracism Resources: Finding Untold Stories in the Archive

As Women’s History Month draws to a close, it’s important to continue amplifying the voices of BIPOC women in archives.
Reminder: Planning & Assessment Services Applications Due March 26!

The deadline for DHPSNY's Spring 2021 Planning & Assessment Services...