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Wed, 10/23/2024
Antiracism Resources: Changing Interpretations - Using Treaty Documents to Understand Evolving Perspectives on New York’s Indigenous Communities
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…
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Wed, 10/09/2024
DHPS Tips: Integrated Pest Management
The Joanine Library at the University of Coimbra in Portugal houses almost 60,000 volumes—and a colony of bats that keep harmful insects at bay: “In the daytime—as scholars lean over historic works and visitors admire th…
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Thu, 09/19/2024
Announcing Our Fall 2024 Planning & Assessment Deadline!
We're excited to announce that we are accepting applications for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services, and the next submission deadline is Friday, November 22, 2024. Offered free of cost to New York State collecting ins…
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Tue, 09/17/2024
‘Digital Preservation Planning’ Webinar Recording Now Available
Successful digital preservation programs go beyond just technical solutions. Effective planning and documentation are key to ensuring long-term preservation of digital content. In our most recent DHPSNY webinar, Digital…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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