Blog | Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York

Thu, 08/11/2022
"An Introduction to the EmpireADC Tool" Webinar Recording Now Available!

In our most recent webinar presentation, Jennifer Palmentiero, Digital Services Manager at Southeaster New York Library Resources Council, walked attendees through the new Empire Archival Discovery Cooperative (EmpireADC…
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Fri, 07/22/2022
Antiracism Resources: Preservation Glossary

This Preservation Glossary is a resource with text and images that explains useful preservation language and illustrates examples. It includes three sections, focusing on the terms for describing damages and conditions,…
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Wed, 07/13/2022
Now Accepting Applications for the DHPSNY Mentorship Program

We're excited to announce a new round of DHPSNY's Mentorship Program! The current application is for cohorts that will meet twice a month from September 2022 through November 2022. Applications for this round must be rec…
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Thu, 07/07/2022
In-Person DHPSNY Services Return, Summer Planning & Assessment Deadline Extended to July 29!

DHPSNY is excited to announce the return of in-person Planning & Assessment Services! Starting this application round, accepted sites will have the option of choosing in-person services, including Archival Needs Assessme…
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Thu, 06/23/2022
DHPSNY Summer 2022 Planning & Assessment Deadline Fast-Approaching!

This summer, 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! With a month to go before our next deadl…
Read more — DHPSNY Summer 2022 Planning & Assessment Deadline Fast-Approaching!
Wed, 06/15/2022
DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Applications Due Friday, July 15

This summer, 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! With a month to go before our next deadl…
Read more — DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Applications Due Friday, July 15
Thu, 06/02/2022
“Photographs in the Archive: Digitizing your Photographic Collections” Webinar Recording Now Available!

Digitizing photographic collections can improve access and minimize handling of fragile materials, but certain collections materials such as photo albums and scrapbooks can present unique challenges. In our most recent w…
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Fri, 05/20/2022
Congrats to our Spring 2022 Planning & Assessment Class!

We're thrilled to announce our spring 2022 Planning & Assessment class! We look forward to beginning virtual site visits for the following institutions in the coming weeks. Application materials for DHPSNY Planning & Ass…
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Mon, 05/16/2022
Antiracism Resources: Third Season of Queens Memory Podcast

In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month we are pleased to feature projects that focus on recording the history of Asian Americans in New York State and nationwide. The Queens Memory Podcas…
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Thu, 05/12/2022
“Stories from the Field: Oral Histories at Queens Memory Project” Webinar Recording Now Available!

Founded in 2010, Queens Memory is a community archiving program supported by Queens Public Library and Queens College, CUNY that focuses on building their current archives by collecting oral histories from Queens residen…
Read more — “Stories from the Field: Oral Histories at Queens Memory Project” Webinar Recording Now Available!
Mon, 05/09/2022
Announcing the DHPSNY Summer 2022 Planning & Assessment Deadline!

Applications are open for our Planning & Assessment Services, and the next submission deadline is Friday, July 15, 2022. Conducted virtually, DHPSNY services are tailored to your organization’s unique circumstances. Each…
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Mon, 05/09/2022
The Dialogue Continues: Join Us on 5/12 for a Discussion on Antiracism and Engagement!

Join us on Thursday, May 12 from Noon to 1:30 PM, for our second DHPSNY Dialogue: Antiracism and Engagement. Co-facilitators Aria Camaione-Lind, Ashley Gantt, and Amanda Smith will invite participants into a conversation…
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