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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 Exploration in 19th Century America. DHPSNY's webinar Stories from the Field: Transcribing the John Torrey Papers at the New York Botanical Garden highlights the process of this project; including the grant received, project goals, staffing, crowdsourcing process, and some of the pitfalls.

This webinar is a part of the "What Did You Do? Stories from the Field"…

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.  

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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 the opportunity to put their knowledge to task in an interactive exercise simulating a real collections emergency.

Dates: Monday, November 6 - Friday, November 17
Instructors: Kate Jacus, Preservation Specialist, DHPSNY; Liyah Desher, Education & Outreach Specialist, DHPSNY
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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 your institution have been thinking about applying, now is the perfect time to start an application.

DHPSNY services connect your organization with our expert team to discuss your current practices, offer valuable recommendations, and establish personalized goals aligned with your unique needs.

Why Apply for DHPSNY Services?

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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of American Archivists leads the celebration of American Archives Month, emphasizing the significance of preserving historical documents and records.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 reminder of the vital role that archives and archivists play in safeguarding our collective heritage and making it accessible. It’s a popular time for institutions to increase awareness about their collections. 

[Want to take a minute to learn about what archives are around us here in…

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, was joined by Jordan Jace of the Archives Partner Trust and Lavada Nahon of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for the DHPSNY webinar Antiracist Approaches to Collections Accessibility.

Click here for the recording.
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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 recommendations, and establish personalized goals aligned with your unique needs. Whether you are a library, archive, museum, or historical society, DHPSNY can provide the guidance and resources you need to ensure the long-term preservation of your collections.

Why Apply for DHPSNY Services?

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 DHPSNY services.

Read the full press release.

We commend these organizations for their dedication to enhancing their preservation programs and practices, and it is with great honor that we embark on this journey alongside them.…

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 to determine what resources are most needed by New York’s cultural heritage community. Your input is essential to ensure that our work is continually useful!  

In 2022, a total of 150 respondents answered the…

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's webinar, Back to the Basics: An Introduction to Environmental Monitoring, explored the importance of managing the collections environment and covered the steps needed to implement an environmental monitoring program.

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