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Fri, 03/05/2021

Antiracism Resources: Equity & Inclusion in Conservation

A few weeks ago, we shared resources focused on creating workplaces that actively support diversity and inclusion. Today, we’re sharing resources focused on the discussion of race, diversity, and inclusion in the field o…

Tue, 03/02/2021

Join Us on March 11th for "DHPSNY's Planning & Assessments: A Crash Course"

The DHPSNY team is excited to continue to offer Planning & Assessment Services in 2021, having spent time in 2020 perfecting our approach to a safe, virtual delivery. On March 10, Join Program Manager Anastasia Matijkiw…

Fri, 02/26/2021

It’s Official: DHPSNY to Provide Free Programs and Services to NYS Collecting Institutions Through 2025

This month, DHPSNY shared an official press release about the program's five-year extension. In the announcement, State Archivist Tom Ruller commented on the good news, stressing DHPSNY's important role in helping to ens…

Thu, 02/18/2021

Antiracism Resources: Black History Collections and Projects in NY State

To continue our focus on Black History Month, we are building on our last blog post about educational resources by highlighting some of the unique Black History collections and projects throughout New York State. From de…

Tue, 02/16/2021

Introducing Our Newest Team Member, Liyah Desher!

Introducing our newest team member, DHPSNY Education & Outreach Specialist Liyah Desher (and cat, Bandit)! Liyah joins us from the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts, where she served as Preservation Servic…

Wed, 02/10/2021

Time to Dive In: DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services Deadline Fast-Approaching!

We are just over six weeks away from the Friday, March 26 deadline to submit your application for DHPSNY's Spring 2021 Planning & Assessment Services Round. With just a little time and effort, your institution can submit…

Mon, 02/01/2021

Antiracism Resources: Black History Month Education Resources

Part of a history educator's responsibility is to ensure that their students see themselves reflected in history classes. As we begin Black History Month, we wanted to share a selection of education resources that aim to…

Mon, 01/25/2021

Applications Open for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services

We are excited to announce that applications are now open for DHPSNY's Spring 2021 Planning & Assessment Services Round! This application round includes important COVID-19 safety precautions. Most significantly, these se…

Wed, 01/13/2021

Antiracism Resources: New York State Historical Records Advisory Board Statement of Principles

To increase the knowledge of the histories and cultures of this extraordinarily diverse state, the New York State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) is committed to supporting the collection, preservation, and acc…

Tue, 12/08/2020

Antiracism Resources: Buffalo East Side History Project

Documenting marginalized communities in New York State is a complicated undertaking that requires careful planning, an openness to meaningful collaboration, and an understanding that successful documentation is more than…

Mon, 11/16/2020

Antiracism Resources: Meta-Resources for Antiracism Work

For the past few months, we've shared and summarized specific resources that relate to antiracism work across all aspects of archives, museums, and libraries. In today's post, we hope to broaden the scope and showcase so…

Thu, 10/29/2020

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

DHPSNY is happy to share the Fall 2020 issue of DHPSNY News, our annual publication, chronicling the DHPSNY team's adventures delivering free programs and services in the Empire State. Take a look at our recap of the pas…