We're excited to announce that we are accepting applications for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services, and the next submission deadline is Friday, March 14, 2025. Offered free of cost to New York State collecting institutions, Planning & Assessment Services pair accepted sites with our specialists to assess preservation practices, create customized recommendations, and develop actionable plans tailored to each organization's specific needs.
We are accepting…
What songs were on your Spotify Wrapped for 2024? Wrapped is the annual compilation of the five artists, songs, and genres that users listened to the most on music streaming platform Spotify throughout the previous year. As we eagerly awaited our results, we also thought it would be fun to do a DHPS Tips Wrapped. Here are the top five six songs blog posts that got the most listens reads.
As 2024 comes to a close, we want to express our heartfelt thanks to New York State’s cultural heritage community. Your dedication to preserving and sharing the state’s archival collections and library research materials has been a constant source of inspiration for us. Together, we’ve achieved so much this year, and we’re excited to continue this important work with you in 2025.
We're proud to share this year’s issue of DHPSNY News, spotlighting the programs, services, and stories that defined 2024. Inside, you’ll find highlights from…
This year's DHPSNY Antiracism Programming takes inspiration from two key resources: the AASLH Making History at 250 Field Guide and the New York State 250th Field Guide. Our guiding question: How do we make our collecting organizations interdisciplinary and representative of the realities of our many New York histories…
Winter in New York State brings unique challenges to the preservation of paper and photographic collections. While cozy fires and snowy landscapes may be picturesque, the cold season poses significant risks to these delicate materials due to fluctuating environmental conditions, increased reliance on heating systems, and seasonal hazards like water leaks. This post delves into these risks and provides strategies to mitigate them, ensuring your collections stay safe through winter’s chill.
Environmental Fluctuations …
We’re approaching the finish line for 2024 Planning & Assessment Services, but there’s still time to complete an application for the final round of the year! To be considered for the fall review period, be sure to submit your application by 11:59 PM EST on Friday, November 22. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status by January 2025.
If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help! You can contact us at info@dhpsny.…
This year's DHPSNY Antiracism Programming takes inspiration from two key resources: the AASLH Making History at 250 Field Guide and the New York State 250th Field Guide. Our guiding question: How do we make our collecting organizations interdisciplinary and representative of the realities of our many New York histories?
In September, DHPSNY presented …
The Joanine Library at the University of Coimbra in Portugal houses almost 60,000 volumes—and a colony of bats that keep harmful insects at bay:
“In the daytime—as scholars lean over historic works and visitors admire the architecture—the bats roost quietly behind the two-story bookshelves. At night, they swoop around the darkened building, eating the beetles and moths that would otherwise do a number on all that old paper and binding glue.” - Atlas…
We're excited to announce that we are accepting applications for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services, and the next submission deadline is Friday, November 22, 2024. Offered free of cost to New York State collecting institutions, Planning & Assessment Services pair accepted sites with our specialists to assess preservation practices, create customized recommendations, and develop actionable plans tailored to each organization's specific needs. Final…
Successful digital preservation programs go beyond just technical solutions. Effective planning and documentation are key to ensuring long-term preservation of digital content. In our most recent DHPSNY webinar, Digital Preservation Planning, presenter Jennifer Palmentiero, Digital Services Manager at the Southeastern New York Library Resources Council, guided participants through the essential first steps of establishing a digital preservation program. Jennifer shared valuable insights on how to assess an organization's digital preservation needs, develop a digital asset…