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Wed, 07/22/2026

Congrats to Our Spring 2026 Planning & Assessment Class!

We are excited to announce that 11 collecting institutions have been selected by our independent field reviewers to receive free DHPSNY services. We commend these institutions for their commitment to strengthening their…

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Wed, 07/22/2026

DHPS Tips: Making the Most of Your Collections Shelving

For many collecting institutions, existing storage furniture is often a patchwork of what has been available over the years. Shelving may have been inherited from a previous occupant, donated by another organization, or…

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Fri, 07/17/2026

'Policies, Procedures & Collection Management Planning’ Webinar Recording Now Available

Policies and procedures are essential tools for managing and caring for collections, but getting started can feel overwhelming. This webinar provides a practical introduction to the core documents collecting institutions…

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Thu, 07/09/2026

Welcome to the New DHPSNY Website!

You may have noticed that DHPSNY.org looks a little different.Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York (DHPSNY), a collaborative program of the New York State Archives and New York State Library, conne…

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Tue, 06/23/2026

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 different things to different people. For some, it means scanning a few photographs…

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Wed, 05/27/2026

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 encountered them in some form, including water, light, pests, and other common risks.…

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Tue, 05/26/2026

We're Hiring: DHPSNY Preservation Specialist Position

The Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) in Philadelphia is seeking a Preservation Specialist for the Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York (DHPSNY) program.The DHPSNY Preservati…

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Fri, 04/24/2026

Preservation Week 2026: Is This Thing On?

Preservation Week is an annual initiative led by the American Library Association that highlights the importance of preserving personal, family, and community collections. Held each spring, it encourages libraries, archi…

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Fri, 03/20/2026

DHPS Tips: Exhibiting Archival Materials Safely

Exhibits are one of the most effective ways cultural heritage organizations connect with their communities. They bring collections out of storage, tell stories, and make history visible and meaningful. At the same time,…

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Fri, 02/20/2026

DHPS Tips: Choosing a CMS Starts with Asking the Right Questions

For many archives, libraries, museums, and historical organizations, deciding to adopt a collections management system (CMS) feels like a milestone. It can signal growth, increased professionalism, or a long-needed step…

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Fri, 02/13/2026

Congrats to Our Winter 2025 Planning & Assessment Class!

We are excited to announce that 14 collecting institutions have been selected by our independent field reviewers to receive free DHPSNY services. We commend these institutions for their commitment to strengthening their…

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Wed, 01/21/2026

DHPS Tips: A Basic Inventory Is the Most Powerful Preservation Tool You Have

For many collecting institutions, understanding what they hold is shaped by years or decades of growth, changing staff and volunteers, and evolving recordkeeping practices. Important materials may be well cared for but d…

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