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Mon, 04/13/2020
Presenting the DHPSNY COVID-19 Information Aggregate!

We are excited to introduce the DHPSNY COVID-19 Information Aggregate, a weekly updated collection of resources to support New York's collecting institutions. To help institutions navigate this period of uncertainty, thi…
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Wed, 04/08/2020
"Condition Issues in Paper Collections" Webinar Recording Now Available

If you missed last week's webinar Common Collection Conditions: Assessing the Condition of Your Paper-Based Collections, the recording is now available to view below as well as on our Webinars page and YouTube channel. I…
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Fri, 04/03/2020
Update: Spring Conversations on Local History to Move Online

In light of COVID-19, DHSPNY and NYCON are working to pivot the upcoming Conversations on Local History to be hosted online. We are appreciative of the positive response so far, from those who have registered, expressed…
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Mon, 03/30/2020
Let Us Know How We Can Help: Take the DHPSNY Programming Survey

Your safety and well-being is our highest priority as we respond to COVID-19 and its effects on New York communities. Although many of our events and services must be canceled, postponed, or moved online, please know tha…
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Thu, 03/26/2020
"The Process of Processing" Webinar Recording Now Available

DHPSNY Archives Specialist Kate Philipson gave a compelling case for utilizing processing plans in last week’s presentation The Process of Processing: Creating and Implementing Processing Plans. After giving an overview…
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Mon, 03/23/2020
Guidance from the NYS Department of Health

We are sharing the following guidance from the New York State Department of Health regarding public gatherings, public spaces and private sector organizations in order to keep the community of NYS collecting institutions…
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Thu, 03/19/2020
“Internal Advocacy” Webinar Recording Now Available

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our second webinar of 2020, Internal Advocacy! In last week’s presentation, CCAHA Director of Preservation Services Dyani Feige guided viewers through different routes of advocacy and…
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Tue, 03/17/2020
Deadline EXTENDED: Applications for DHPSNY Planning and Assessment Services Due Friday, March 27

As we closely monitor the evolving COVID-19 outbreak and its effect on New York communities, we will continue to accept applications for DHPSNY’s Planning & Assessment Services. To help offset recent disruptions to your…
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Mon, 03/16/2020
Coronavirus: Spring Programming Updates

DHPSNY has been closely monitoring the evolving situation around COVID-19 over the past week. Based on recommendations being set by state, federal, and international health organizations, we have made the difficult decis…
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Fri, 03/13/2020
Coronavirus in New York State

Dear DHPSNY Community, We wanted to assure you that DHPSNY is closely monitoring the evolving situation around COVID-19 and implications for our upcoming programs, include the Spring Workshop Series, Essential Policies &…
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Tue, 03/10/2020
DHPSNY Statewide Documentation Planning: Conversations on Local History

Whose identities are represented within our collections? Who is missing from the historical record? The DHPSNY Statewide Documentation Planning project aims to address these questions and to create clear strategies for b…
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Fri, 03/06/2020
Managing Your Digital Collection Webinar Recording Now Available!

This week’s webinar, Managing Your Digital Collection, is now available to view here and on our Webinars page! In Tuesday’s presentation, Maggie Downing, Manager of Digital Imaging at the Conservation Center for Art & Hi…
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