Blog | Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Fri, 01/16/2026

Three New Technical Bulletins Available from DHPSNY

Last year, DHPSNY published A Guide to Processing Plans, a technical bulletin designed to help collecting organizations plan and carry out archival processing work. Building on that resource, we are now pleased to announ…

Wed, 12/31/2025

Cheers to 2025! The Annual DHPSNY Newsletter Has Arrived

As the year comes to a close, we’re celebrating the archivists, librarians, and organizations caring for New York State’s archival collections — and the shared work that sustains them. Thank you all!Explore our year-end…

Mon, 12/22/2025

Securing Future Funding: Creating a Strategic Plan

By Sarah WilkinsonDHPSNY, in collaboration with the New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON), facilitates Strategic Planning Assistance to help cultural organizations across New York State build clarity and capacity. In th…

Wed, 12/10/2025

DHPS Tips 2025 Boxed

DHPS Tips 2025 Wrapped BoxedWhat did your playlists look like in 2025? If you’re a Spotify (or Apple Music, or YouTube Music) listener, you’ve probably already scrolled through this year’s “Wrapped”-style recap of your m…