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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 to learn more about DHPSNY’s Planning & Assessment Services, including what virtual assessments entail, how to apply, and more.

Webinar
DHPSNY's Planning & Assessments: A Crash Course
Presenter: Anastasia Matijkiw, Program Manager, Documentary Heritage and preservation Services for New York
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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 ensure "collecting institutions across the state continue to have access to the tools they need to preserve and make available the essential materials that tell the story of New York and its people."

The announcement also includes quotes from State Librarian Lauren Moore and Council of State Archivists Chair Daniel DiLandro and provides an outline of the programs and…

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 developing curriculums to creating digital humanities projects and anything in between, public archival materials celebrate all aspects of Black History. Keep in mind that the following are only a small fraction of collections out there worth exploring.…

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 Services Assistant. She holds a BA in Communication and History from Drexel University and…

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 a strong application and be on track to becoming even better stewards of the collections in your care! 

Taking part in DHPSNY's Planning & Assessment Services can help your organization:

• Secure future grants and other funding opportunities…

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 ensure that Black History is understood as American History and increase the potential for students of color to be reflected in that history. The New York State Archives Partnership Trust has produced a number of online educator guides building on historical resources held by the State Archives and collecting institutions across the State. These include:…

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 services will only be offered virtually to ensure personal safety. The DHPSNY team spent a majority of 2020 perfecting our approach to virtual delivery, and are excited to safely offer our assistance across the State once again!

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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 accessibility of historical records documenting the life experiences of all New Yorkers. As part of this effort, the NY SHRAB has published a statement of principles that aim to assess and address the impact of systemic racism on the historical records community and associated professions in New York State. …

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 collection development and acquisition. The Buffalo East Side History Project is an outstanding example of this balance, a collaboration between the University at Buffalo Center for Urban Studies and the Buffalo State College Butler Library…

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 some of the wider organizations that have compiled excellent resources and are working to expand the conversation. These encompass everything from structured syllabi to crowd-sourced lists. Professional organizations and local professional networks are also great resources to turn to when seeking additional information. For those looking to expand their reading list, here are…