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Fri, 03/11/2022

DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Application Deadline EXTENDED!

If you’re getting a little jealous reading about our different services and want your turn, you’re in luck! The deadline to apply for our Spring 2022 Planning & Assessment Services Round has been extended, and we will no…

Mon, 03/07/2022

Antiracism Resources: Long Island ‘Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Toolbox’

This blog has previously discussed antiracism and equity work within developing cultural heritage collections, in the specific field of conservation, and in workplaces more generally. In this post, we want to highlight o…

Thu, 02/24/2022

"Forget the Best: Good and Better Approaches to Preservation" Webinar Now Avaiable!

While having a top-tier collections care program that adheres to best practices might be seen as a goal for your institution, the reality is that there are often barriers related to time, money, and staffing that prevent…

Wed, 02/16/2022

DHPSNY Spring Planning & Assessment Applications Due March 18

Conducted virtually, DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services are tailored to your organization’s unique circumstances. Each service aims to improve adherence to preservation best practices and can be utilized to obtain add…

Mon, 02/14/2022

Antiracism Resources: Black History Month in NYS

To celebrate Black History Month, we want to highlight some specific resources and events that are happening around New York State. While we believe in centering and promoting Black history throughout the year, this is a…

Wed, 02/09/2022

Congrats to our Fall 2021 Planning & Assessment Class!

We're excited to announce a new Planning & Assessment Services class from our fall 2021 application round as well as a new cohort of Foundational Planning Assistance awardees! We look forward to beginning virtual site vi…

Tue, 02/01/2022

Antiracism Resources: DHPSNY Dialogue Follow-Up, Exploring “Our Role as Collecting Organizations: Antiracism, Inclusion, and Making Sense of Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Justice in our Field”

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for the first DHPSNY Dialogue session on January 13, 2022. The Dialogue was facilitated by the team at ARIA Strategies LLC, including Aria Camaione-Lind, Ashley Gantt, and Am…

Mon, 01/24/2022

"Keeping Current: Tips & Tricks for Policy Updates" Webinar Recording Now Available!

In our most recent live webinar presentation, Amanda Shepp, Coordinator of Special Collections and Archives, SUNY Fredonia, explored the intricacies of updating existing policies and procedures and how to start the proce…

Wed, 01/19/2022

Introducing Our NEW Online Course: Preservation 101!

Preservation 101 is a 3-week hybrid course. The course is intended for individuals who manage cultural collections, with a focus on individuals who are new to preservation practices, may not have had formal preservation…

Mon, 01/10/2022

Antiracism Resources: Inclusive and Equitable Language

Language is important — whether written or spoken, the words we use to convey our thoughts and ideas have an impact on those who read and hear them. The Purdue Online Writing Lab addresses the use of academic language by…

Thu, 12/16/2021

Antiracism Resources Update: New Resources List on DHPSNY.org

As we wrap up this calendar year, we wanted to follow up on the Annual Check-In post for this blog series, from August of this year, to let readers know that the DHPSNY website Resources page has been updated to include…

Wed, 12/15/2021

The Latest Issue of "DHPSNY News" - Hot Off the Press!

We're excited to present the Fall 2021 issue of DHPSNY News, our annual publication. This year’s issue chronicles the DHPSNY team's adventures delivering free programs and services in The Empire State, including highligh…