Blog | Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York

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…
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Thu, 12/09/2021
"Photographs in the Archive: Photo Album Preservation" Webinar Recording Now Available!

In our final webinar presentation of 2021, Barbara Lemmen, Senior Photograph Conservator at the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts, explored the unique challenges that occur when preserving photo albums. Th…
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Mon, 11/29/2021
"Collections, Catalogs, and Clouds: How to Choose a Collections Management System" Webinar Recording Now Available!

In our most recent live webinar presentation, Julie Kemper, Curator for Object Learning, Kentucky Historical Society and Bill Bright, Curator, International Museum of the Horse, discussed steps to take when choosing a Co…
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Mon, 11/22/2021
"Creating Physical Access: Setting Handling Guidelines" Webinar Recording Now Available!

In our recent live webinar presentation titled “Creating Physical Access: Setting Handling Guidelines,” Amanda Murray, Preservation Specialist, DHPSNY, discussed writing handling guidelines, training both staff and resea…
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Wed, 11/17/2021
Antiracism Resources — Interview: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, dedicated to preserving the Mohawk’s dynamic, influential culture, was awarded Strategic Planning Assistance in 2019 and became the first Federally Recognized Tribe to receive DHPSNY service…
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Tue, 11/16/2021
Introducing DHPSNY Webinars with Spanish Subtitles

Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York (DHPSNY) is Introducing DHPSNY Webinars in Spanish Connected by subject matter, the webinars “Finding Aid Basics: An Introduction to DACS” (April 26, 2017) and…
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Thu, 11/11/2021
"Get a Move On: How to Relocate Collections" Webinar Recording Now Available!

Whether your relocation project requires moving objects within your building, to temporary storage, or to a new institution; moving collections can be a big undertaking for institutions. In this presentation, Maria Holde…
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Mon, 11/01/2021
Help Improve and Shape DHPSNY Services: Take Our Evaluation Survey!

Dear Collecting Institution, The New York State Archives and New York State Library are asking for your feedback regarding the programs and services offered through the Documentary Heritage & Preservation Services for Ne…
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Tue, 10/26/2021
Antiracism Resources: Equitable Recruitment and Hiring Practices

To ensure equity and diversity in all areas of our work, it is important to implement equitable recruitment and hiring processes. Many cultural heritage organizations have successfully integrated new steps into their rec…
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Wed, 10/06/2021
DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Applications Due Friday, Nov. 5!

October is here, and — with four weeks left before the November 5, 2021 deadline — it’s a perfect time to start an application for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services! Not only are our services designed to help the ins…
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Mon, 10/04/2021
Introducing our Newest Online Course—Preservation Planning: A Primer

Effective preservation planning is key in ensuring time and resources are budgeted adequately in support of the collections. A Preservation Plan is an essential institutional document that helps collecting institutions t…
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Mon, 09/20/2021
Antiracism Resources: METRO Equity in Action Grant Program

The Metropolitan New York Library Council, known as METRO, has recently announced a second cycle of the Equity in Action grant program. While eligibility is open only to METRO member institutions, or an institution that…
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