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Tue, 06/29/2021

Antiracism Resources: Conscious Editing Initiatives

Since the language we use to describe archival materials has such manifold effects on the way those materials are discovered, accessed, and used, inclusive descriptive practices are an important tool in making collection…

Thu, 06/24/2021

Guest Article: Madeline Davis LGBTQ+ Archives

In celebration of Pride, we are pleased to feature projects that focus on recording the history of LGBTQ+ people. This week, we offer a guest post from Dan DiLandro at SUNY Buffalo State on The Dr. Madeline Davis Lesbian…

Wed, 06/23/2021

Apply for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services by July 16!

The summer of 2021 is officially here and COVID-19 restrictions are lifting—what’s in store for your institution? An excellent way to fast-track your program goals and become even better stewards of the collections in yo…

Tue, 06/22/2021

Call for Proposals New York Archives Week 2021 Symposium

Symposium Date: Thursday-Friday, October 21-22, 2021 Location: Zoom Archivists Roundtable of Metropolitan NY invites session proposals for the 2021 New York Archives Week Symposium. This year’s New York Archives Week Sym…

Thu, 06/10/2021

Planning & Assessment Applications Due Friday, July 16!

As we approach the summer of 2021 and start settling into the new normal, an excellent way to get your institution on a fast track to reaching program goals is to take part in one of DHPSNY’s Planning & Assessment Servic…

Tue, 06/08/2021

Antiracism Resources: Reassessing Library of Congress Subject Headings

A subject heading is a word or group of words used to describe a topic or concept. Since 1898, the Library of Congress has maintained the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), a thesaurus for use in bibliographic…

Fri, 06/04/2021

Museum Chartering 101: Mergers, Consolidations, and Dissolutions Webinar Recording Now Available!

In DHPSNY’s most recent live webinar presentation, Lauren Lyons, Chartering Coordinator, New York State Museum, discussed the differences between consolidating and merging a museum charter in New York State, what these a…

Thu, 06/03/2021

Congratulations to Our Spring 2021 Planning & Assessment Class!

We're excited to announce a new Planning & Assessment Services class from our first application round of 2021! We look forward to beginning virtual site visits for the following institutions in the coming weeks. Click he…

Wed, 05/26/2021

Guest Article: Orchard Park Historical Society

As we head into our Summer 2021 Planning and Assessment Services Application Round and prepare for a new class of awardees, we decided to step back and reach out to some of our 2020 sites to learn more about their virtua…

Mon, 05/24/2021

Antiracism Resources: Asian/Pacific/American Institute at New York University

In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month we are pleased to feature projects that focus on recording the history of Asian Americans in New York State and Nationwide. This week, we offer our…

Wed, 05/19/2021

Announcing DHPSNY's Summer 2021 Planning & Assessment Deadline!

Applications are open for DHPSNY's free Planning & Assessment Services, and the next submission deadline is Friday, July 16, 2021. If you have been thinking about applying, now is a great time to start! We are currently…

Wed, 05/12/2021

Announcing Archives 101 Online Course!

The winter months are officially behind us, and SPRING has sprung. In order to make sure you have access to valuable information, helpful resources, and opportunities to develop and grow, DHPSNY is excited to provide new…