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Fri, 10/23/2026

Applications Are Open for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services!

Applications for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services are open, with the next submission deadline on Friday, November 20, 2026. Offered free of cost to collecting organizations in New York State, these services pair acc…

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Thu, 10/22/2026

'The Art of the Ask: Tips for Crafting Compelling Grant Narratives' Webinar Recording Now Available

As grant funds become harder to secure, creating compelling grant narratives that sell your organization has never been more important. Join professional writer Lori Litchman for an informative webinar featuring tips to…

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Thu, 10/22/2026

DHPS Tips: Choosing a Datalogger

One of the simplest things any collecting institution can do to preserve the materials in its collections is to monitor the environment. Heat, cold, light, and humidity all affect collection materials in different ways,…

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Wed, 09/23/2026

DHPS Tips: Do One Thing for Emergency Preparedness

September is National Preparedness Month, making it a good time to check in on your organization’s emergency preparedness. For collecting institutions, emergencies can take many forms, from severe weather and power outag…

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Thu, 08/13/2026

'Funding: New York State Conservation & Preservation (C/P) Grants' Webinar Recording Now Available

This informational webinar provides an overview of the NYS Discretionary Grant Program for the Conservation and Preservation of Library Research Materials. This program serves as a key funding source for collecting insti…

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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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