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Fri, 09/13/2024

Congrats to our Summer 2024 Planning & Assessment Class!

We concluded our summer 2024 Planning & Assessment Services application review period this past July, and we're pleased to announce our independent field reviewers have selected 16 institutions to receive DHPSNY services…

Mon, 08/19/2024

Behind the Lens: Foundational Planning Assistance

In this edition of Behind the Lens, we turn our focus to Foundational Planning Assistance. Designed to help organizations prioritize critical goals and set actionable next steps, this service aims to create a robust fram…

Fri, 08/16/2024

DHPS Tips: Recommended Cleaning Products for Collections Spaces

A regular housekeeping program is essential to the preservation of the collections. Maintaining clean conditions is important for long-term collections care and for good emergency preparedness. Dust, dirt, and debris can…

Mon, 08/12/2024

Now Accepting Applications for the DHPSNY Mentorship Program!

We're excited to accounce a new round of the DHPSNY Mentorship Program for cohorts that will meet from September – November 2024. The DHPSNY Mentorship Program establishes mentorship circles to support individuals across…

Thu, 08/08/2024

Announcing Our Fall Workshop: Caring for Photograph Collections

We’re excited to announce our Fall 2024 workshop, Caring for Photograph Collections! Presented at multiple locations throughout New York State, this one-day workshop is designed for collections professionals at all level…

Tue, 08/06/2024

‘Building Digital Collections’ Webinar Recording Now Available

DHPSNY’s most recent webinar took an in-depth look at what defines a successful digital collection. Drawing on examples from New York Heritage Digital Collections and other repositories, Ryan Hughes from RRLC examined cu…

Thu, 07/18/2024

Antiracism Resources: Pursuing Untold Stories of Everyday Experiences

This year's DHPSNY Antiracism Programming takes inspiration from two key resources: the AASLH Making History at 250 Field Guide and the New York State 250th Field Guide. Our guiding question: How do we make our collectin…

Thu, 07/11/2024

DHPS Tips: 10 Tips to Prepare for Hurricane Season

In early July, Hurricane Beryl, the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, rapidly strengthened to a Category 5 storm and continued to dump rain across the country for days after making landfall. The Nati…

Wed, 06/26/2024

DHPS Tips: Emergency Supplies on a Shoestring

All collecting institutions should have some basic emergency supplies to deal with inevitable incidents such as roof leaks, burst pipes, fires, and storm damage. A reasonable question to ask is, how many supplies to have…

Fri, 06/21/2024

Reminder: Apply for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services by Friday, July 12

The deadline for our summer Planning & Assessment Services application round is just three weeks from today! If you and your organization have been thinking about applying, there's still enough time to prepare a strong a…

Tue, 06/11/2024

Antiracism Resources: Placemaking and Place-Based Commemorations

This year's DHPSNY Antiracism Programming takes inspiration from two key resources: the AASLH Making History at 250 Field Guide and the New York State 250th Field Guide. Our guiding question: How do we make our collectin…

Thu, 06/06/2024

Reminder: Apply for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services by Friday, July 12

Navigating library and archival standards can feel daunting, but with DHPSNY, expert guidance is at your fingertips! Rooted in the foundational principle of meeting organizations where they are, DHPSNY Planning & Assessm…