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Tue, 10/18/2022
Antiracism Resources: Annual Recap and Series Transition

As DHPSNY has been working towards a return to in-person Planning & Assessment services, and increasing the direct webinars and conversations around antiracism work for collecting institutions with Aria Strategies, we al…
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Tue, 10/04/2022
We Need Your Help: Take the DHPSNY Constituent Needs Survey!

Dear DHPSNY Community, DHPSNY is continually evaluating our services to ensure we are meeting the needs of collecting institutions across New York State. We have developed this short survey for you to share your thought…
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Mon, 10/03/2022
“An Introduction to Antiracist Policies” Webinar Recording Now Available!

In our most recent webinar presentation co-facilitators Aria Camaione-Lind and Meredith Horsford used the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum Alliance as a case study to explore organizational policy that yields antiracist results.…
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Thu, 09/29/2022
Congratulations to our Summer 2022 Planning & Assessment Class!

We're excited to announce our summer 2022 Planning & Assessment class! We look forward to beginning site visits for the following institutions in the coming weeks. Application materials for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment S…
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Thu, 09/15/2022
Antiracism Resources: Hispanic Heritage Month

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month we are highlighting a project that is successfully preserving the history of the Puerto Rican community and the larger Hispanic community on Long Island. In 2021, the New York St…
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Tue, 08/30/2022
Announcing Our Fall 2022 Planning & Assessment Deadline!

A special thanks to everyone who applied during our summer Planning & Assessment Services application round. Applicants will be notified of their status by this September. For those who missed the chance to apply, we're…
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Fri, 08/12/2022
Prepare for the Height of Hurricane Season!

Hurricane season is ramping up, with the first major outbreak expected to occur soon. This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a seventh consecutive above-average season, based on cl…
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Thu, 08/11/2022
"An Introduction to the EmpireADC Tool" Webinar Recording Now Available!

In our most recent webinar presentation, Jennifer Palmentiero, Digital Services Manager at Southeaster New York Library Resources Council, walked attendees through the new Empire Archival Discovery Cooperative (EmpireADC…
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Fri, 07/22/2022
Antiracism Resources: Preservation Glossary

This Preservation Glossary is a resource with text and images that explains useful preservation language and illustrates examples. It includes three sections, focusing on the terms for describing damages and conditions,…
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Wed, 07/13/2022
Now Accepting Applications for the DHPSNY Mentorship Program

We're excited to announce a new round of DHPSNY's Mentorship Program! The current application is for cohorts that will meet twice a month from September 2022 through November 2022. Applications for this round must be rec…
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Thu, 07/07/2022
In-Person DHPSNY Services Return, Summer Planning & Assessment Deadline Extended to July 29!

DHPSNY is excited to announce the return of in-person Planning & Assessment Services! Starting this application round, accepted sites will have the option of choosing in-person services, including Archival Needs Assessme…
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Thu, 06/23/2022
DHPSNY Summer 2022 Planning & Assessment Deadline Fast-Approaching!

This summer, put your organization on a fast track to reaching program goals and becoming even better stewards of the collections in your care by participating in DHPSNY services! With a month to go before our next deadl…
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