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Wed, 12/20/2023
Announcing the DHPSNY Spring 2024 Planning & Assessment Deadline

We're excited to announce that applications are open for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services, and the next submission deadline is Friday, March 8, 2024. Planning & Assessment services pair accepted organizations with D…
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Thu, 12/14/2023
‘Stories from the Field: Transcribing the John Torrey Papers at the New York Botanical Garden’ Webinar Recording Now Available!

In an effort to make the correspondence of Dr. John Torrey more accessible to researchers, the New York Botanical Garden initiated a project called Digitizing and Transcribing the John Torrey Papers: Natural Science and…
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Wed, 12/13/2023
DHPS Tips: Capturing Family Memories During the Holidays

As we head into the last few weeks of the year, perhaps the cadence of work is slowing. Many of us have time off on the calendar and plans to see family. https://twitter.com/adweak And while we spend our days taking care…
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Thu, 10/26/2023
Don't Miss Intro to Emergency Planning Online Course

This November, join us for a 2-week immersive learning experience that will set your institution up for success in times of crisis. Participants will not only learn the essentials of emergency preparedness, but also have…
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Tue, 10/17/2023
DHPSNY Fall Planning & Assessment Deadline EXTENDED!

We are excited to announce that the deadline to apply to our fall 2023 Planning & Assessment Services round has been extended — we will now be accepting applications until midnight EST on Friday, November 17. If you and…
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Sun, 10/15/2023
DHPS Tips: Celebrating American Archives Month with Collections Advocacy

Each October, the Society of American Archivists leads the celebration of American Archives Month, emphasizing the significance of preserving historical documents and records. This observance serves as a poignant reminde…
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Wed, 10/11/2023
Antiracism Resources: Creating Meaningful and Accessible Collections the Antiracist Way

Processes and approaches are one of the most efficient ways for our organizations to shift our practices and culture to an antiracism lens. On September 14, our antiracism education series facilitator, Aria Camaione-Lind…
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Wed, 10/11/2023
Don't Miss Out! Apply Now for DHPSNY Services – Deadline November 3

Strengthen your organization's preservation capacity with DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services. DHPSNY services connect your organization with our expert team to discuss your current practices, offer valuable recommenda…
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Mon, 10/09/2023
Congrats to our Summer 2023 Planning & Assessment Class!

We concluded our Summer 2023 Planning & Assessment Services application review period this past July, and we're pleased to announce our independent field reviewers have selected seven collecting institutions to receive D…
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Tue, 09/19/2023
Take the 2023 DHPSNY Constituent Needs Survey and Explore Insights from Last Year's Data

It’s once again that time of year when the DHPSNY team is asking you to share your thoughts, concerns, and emerging needs through our short annual survey. DHPSNY staff use this data to plan programming and services, and…
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Mon, 09/18/2023
“Back to the Basics: An Introduction to Environmental Monitoring” Webinar Recording Now Available!

Providing environmental controls is one of the greatest single steps an institution can take in preserving its collections. From mitigating environmentally-driven deterioration to understanding mechanical systems, DHPSNY…
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Thu, 09/14/2023
Apply Now for Spring Planning & Assessment Services

Applications are open for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services, and the next submission deadline is Friday, November 3, 2023. Planning & Assessment services pair accepted organizations with DHPSNY staff to discuss curre…
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