Blog | Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York

Tue, 06/03/2025

Behind the Lens: Strategic Planning Assistance

Welcome to Behind the Lens, where we invite you to peer inside the inner workings of DHPSNY Planning & Assessment services to gain a deeper understanding of the assessment process and outcomes. You’ll also hear first-han…

Tue, 06/03/2025

Applications Are Open for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services!

Applications for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services are open, with the next submission deadline on Friday, July 11, 2025. Offered free of cost to collecting organizations in New York State, these services connect acce…

Thu, 05/22/2025

Getting Started with Participatory and Community Archiving (Dialogue Recap with Recording & Resources)

DHPSNY Dialogue | Collections for the Future of New YorkGetting Started with Participatory and Community Archiving (May 8) By co-facilitator Marie Lascu, Dialogue Community Archiving Workshop (CAW) Collective MemberThe g…

Thu, 05/08/2025

Congrats to our Spring 2025 Planning & Assessment Class!

DHPSNY is pleased to announce that our independent field reviewers have selected 11 organizations to receive free Planning & Assessment Services. We commend the following organizations for their dedication to enhancing t…

Tue, 05/06/2025

Register for the 2025 Virtual New York Archives Conference

Join archivists, local historians, records managers, and archives enthusiasts for the 2025 New York Archives Conference, taking place on Friday, June 13 — live online! This year’s program features a full day of sessions…

Mon, 04/28/2025

'Archives Are Not Neutral' Webinar Recording Now Available

While conventional wisdom holds that archivists should refrain from taking subjective stances in their work, there have been increasing calls in the field to recognize that the historical record from which archives are d…

Tue, 04/22/2025

Preservation Week 2025: Career Tips for Emerging Preservation Professionals

Preservation Week, sponsored by the American Library Association and celebrated during the last week of April, is an annual recognition of the importance of preserving our cultural heritage. This year’s theme, Preserve t…

Mon, 04/07/2025

When Disaster Strikes: 3 Lessons from DHPSNY’s Salvage Workshop

Disasters—whether caused by storms, burst pipes, or human error—can wreak havoc on cultural collections in an instant. The key to minimizing loss isn’t just how fast you respond, but how well you’re prepared. That’s the…

Fri, 03/21/2025

DHPS TIPS: Dusting vs. Vacuuming in Collections Care

Maintaining a clean and safe environment for archival collections is essential for preservation. However, not all cleaning methods are equally suitable for every situation. A common question is determining when to dust v…

Tue, 03/04/2025

'Preservation in Exhibits' Webinar Recording Now Available!

In our most recent webinar, DHPSNY's Preservation Specialist, Kate Jacus, provides a comprehensive overview of strategies for planning and installing exhibits of archival collections while prioritizing their long-term pr…

Thu, 02/20/2025

DHPS Tips | The Great Glove Debate: Best Practices for Handling Cultural Heritage Objects

When it comes to handling cultural heritage objects, few topics spark as much debate as the use of gloves. Should you wear them? If so, which kind? If not, why? The answers to these questions are not as clear-cut as one…

Wed, 02/05/2025

Congrats to Our Newest Planning & Assessment Class!

We're pleased to announce our independent field reviewers have selected 13 institutions to receive DHPSNY services. We commend the following organizations for their dedication to enhancing their preservation programs and…