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Yesterday marked our first webinar hosted by DHPSNY Archives Specialist Amelia Parks, and it was packed with essential information for anyone charged with establishing a clear and consistent system to process, arrange, and locate archival materials. The presentation introduced key terms and concepts while highlighting portions of the Society of American Archivists' publication, Describing Archives: A Content Standard.

If you missed the live webcast, you can view a recording at the link below. Visit GoToWebinar to fill out the registration form, and…

Great news! The deadline to apply for a travel grant to attend NYAC 2017 in Utica has been extended to Thursday, May 4th at 5 PM. The New York Archives Conference, John A. Woods, and Larry Naukam will offer multiple $125 professional development grants to enable archives students, archivists, librarians, and others with archives or records management responsibilities to attend the conference.

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Yesterday's webinar, Introduction to Integrated Pest Management, was not for the insectophobic, but it did contain tons of valuable information for those in charge of safeguarding archival collections. DHPSNY Preservation Specialist Gillian Marcus took us on a guided tour of the various pest species that inhabit New York State and supplied viewers with comprehensive strategies to identify pest activity and mitigate damage. Thanks again to everyone who attended and took part in the Q&A. If you missed the presentation, you can download it, along with a copy of…

Thanks to everyone who attended today's Security for Collections webinar. DHPSNY's Preservation Specialist Gillian Marcus introduced us to the basics of security for libraries and archives, with many helpful examples of common security risks and strategies to assess and mitigate them.

As always, if you missed the webcast, you can view a recording at the link below. Visit GoToWebinar to fill out the registration form, and you will be directed to the video.
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Join us this year as we deliver three new workshops on a range of collections management topics, presented at fifteen locations across New York State! Always free of charge, DHPSNY’s programs address the needs of professionals and volunteers responsible for the care and handling of historical records. The registration deadline for all workshops is two weeks before each program date. Learn more and register below or at our workshops page.

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Due to the major snowstorm forecast to impact parts of the East Coast throughout the day tomorrow, our Security for Collections webinar has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 21, at 10 AM. If you have already registered, we apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your flexibility! If you haven't registered, there's still space available. Learn more and register below. For more on DHPSNY's upcoming April and May webinars, click here.  

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We just added three new webinars to our spring education schedule! Read more and register below or visit our webinars page for more information. Free for New York institutions, DHPSNY’s education programs promote interactive learning, networking, and collaboration while addressing the needs of professionals and volunteers responsible for the care and handling of historical records.

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The first DHPSNY workshop of the year, Essential Policies and Procedures for Cultural Institutions, is coming up next week on Tuesday, March 7, at New York's Explorers Club. Space is limited, and registration closes at the end of the day on Tuesday, February 28. If you're unable to join us in New York City, there's still time to register for upcoming presentations of the same workshop in Binghamton and Syracuse. Registration for those dates…

There are just a few days left to apply for the current round of DHPSNY's free Planning & Assessment Services! Applications must be postmarked or received via email by Wednesday, March 1, 2017. DHPSNY awards services to a limited number of institutions in three areas: Archival Needs Assesments, Preservation & Conservation Surveys, and Strategic Planning assistance. Visit our Planning & Assessment page to learn more…

Thanks to everyone who joined us Wednesday afternoon for our latest webinar, Know Your Collections: Collections Management. Special thanks to Dyani Feige, CCAHA's Director of Preservation Services, for giving such a comprehesive presentation on a broad range of important collections management topics, such as acquisition, appraisal, documentation and deeds of gift, inventory, and deaccessioning.

If you missed the live webcast, you can view a recording at the link below. Just visit GoToWebinar to fill out the registration form, and you will…