Welcome

Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York (DHPSNY) is a program of the New York State Archives and New York State Library that provides service and support for archival and library research collections across the state. As a statewide initiative, DHPSNY offers free planning and education services to collecting institutions — including archives, libraries, historical societies, museums, and other organizations — that safeguard and ensure access to historical records and library research materials.

OVERVIEW of DHPSNY


What we do:

  • Planning & Assessment Services
  • Educational programs
  • Communications and outreach

Our goals:

  • Improved adherence to standards and best practices for preservation and accessibility
  • Improved documentation of under-represented populations and topics
  • Increased public awareness of the value of New York’s historical records and library research materials and increased use of these resources

Recent News Items

DHPS Tips: 3 Ways to Use the New CCAHA Preservation Glossary in Your Work 

Whether you're writing a preservation plan, reviewing a conservation treatment proposal, or attending a training workshop, you’ve…

Behind the Lens: Strategic Planning Assistance

Welcome to Behind the Lens, where we invite you to peer inside the inner workings of DHPSNY Planning & Assessment services to gain a…

Applications Are Open for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services!

Applications for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services are open, with the next submission deadline on Friday, July 11, 2025.…

Getting Started with Participatory and Community Archiving (Dialogue Recap with Recording & Resources)

DHPSNY Dialogue | Collections for the Future of New York
Getting Started with Participatory and Community Archiving (May 8) 

By…