Blog | Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York

Thu, 06/01/2023

DHPS Tips: What Does 'Archival Quality' Really Mean?

Welcome to our blog series on preservation tips, tailored specifically for collecting institutions dedicated to safeguarding our shared cultural heritage. In this series, we will delve into the essential strategies, best…

Tue, 05/23/2023

Antiracism Resources: Using Cultural Celebrations to Center Indigenous Experiences and Perspectives

This month, in conjunction with DHPSNY, Aria and her co-facilitators explored the relationships between non-Native-led museums, archives and libraries, and contemporary Native makers, artists, academics, and researchers.…

Fri, 05/19/2023

“Not-So-Impossible Choices: Determining Priorities for Collection Salvage” Webinar Recording Now Available

Identifying collections materials that are priorities for salvage is an important part of an organization’s emergency preparedness and response plan. Often in an emergency, we cannot save it all, and decisions will have…

Wed, 05/17/2023

Introducing DHPSNY Remote Office Hours: Get Expert Preservation Assistance from Anywhere!

Are you in need of preservation guidance, but aren’t sure where to turn? Or perhaps you simply prefer the personal touch of a conversation? Look no further — DHPSNY has got you covered! Starting this month, DHPSNY will b…

Thu, 05/11/2023

Announcing the DHPSNY Summer 2023 Planning & Assessment Deadline

We're excited to announce that applications are open for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services, and the next submission deadline is Friday, July 7, 2023! Conducted in-person or virtually, each DHPSNY service aims to impr…

Wed, 05/03/2023

Find Answers to Preservation Questions!

“What is a basic inventory?,” “What collections management system is recommended?,” “How do we choose a data logger?,” “Who can help?” Preservation Week 2023 is here and we want to help you and your institution better pr…

Mon, 05/01/2023

May 1 is MayDay! Boost Your Emergency Preparedness

MayDay, an annual grassroots effort dedicated to preserving archives and cultural heritage collections during times of emergency, is underway! Its genesis can be traced back to the Heritage Health Index report, which was…

Wed, 03/29/2023

Join Us this Spring for Preservation 101!

Preservation 101 is a 2-week asynchronous course intended for individuals who manage cultural collections, with a focus on individuals who are new to preservation practices, who may not have had formal preservation train…

Thu, 03/23/2023

Introducing DHPSNY Preservation Specialist Kate Jacus!

We are thrilled to welcome our newest team member, DHPSNY Preservation Specialist Kate Jacus! In her role at DHPSNY, Kate will help to administer Planning & Assessment Services as well as develop and present educational…

Tue, 03/21/2023

“Choose Your Own Adventure: A Metadata Assessment Tool for Oral History Projects” Webinar Recording Now Available!

Since 2013, the Oral History Association Metadata Task Force (MTF) has developed tools for archivists and other practitioners to describe oral histories in their collections and to make informed metadata choices for lega…

Thu, 02/23/2023

DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Application Deadline EXTENDED!

We're excited to announce that the deadline to apply for our Spring 2023 Planning & Assessment Services Round has been extended, and we will now be accepting applications until midnight EST on Friday, March 24. Start an…

Tue, 02/14/2023

Apply for Planning & Assessment Services by March 10!

Put your organization on a fast track to reaching program goals and becoming even better stewards of the collections in your care by participating in DHPSNY services — now offered in person or virtually. With just under…