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Thu, 07/13/2023

DHPS Tips: 5 Tips for Protecting Collections this Summer 

Remember how hot it was in April? While that month in our state is not known for its amazing weather, this year there were a few days when the temperatures climbed into the 80s and 90s (°F). Notwithstanding the larger cl…

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Mon, 07/10/2023

The Precipitation Problem: Responding to Flooding in Collections

If your institution has experienced flooding, there are a number of organizations and resources that can provide help. For immediate assistance, contact the CCAHA 24/7 Disaster Hotline at (215) 545-0613, the New York Sta…

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Fri, 06/09/2023

Congrats to Our Spring 2023 Planning & Assessment Class!

We concluded our spring Planning & Assessment Services application round this past March, and the response was amazing! From a competitive pool of applicants, our independent field reviewers selected 15 collecting organi…

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Wed, 06/07/2023

DHPSNY Summer 2023 Planning & Assessment Applications Due July 7

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 improve adherence to preservation b…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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