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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…

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…

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…

Mon, 05/02/2022

'Making Your Website Accessible" Webinar Recording Now Available!

How accessible is your institution’s website? Removing barriers to people with physical and situational limitations can help make your institutional website open to a large variety of users, researchers, and potential vi…

Thu, 04/28/2022

Antiracism Resources: Environmental Justice and Sustainability

Preservation Week, April 24 – 30, 2022, promotes the role of cultural institutions in preserving personal and public collections and treasures. This year, the theme of Preservation Week is “Preservation in the Face of Cl…

Thu, 04/14/2022

Introducing Our New Online Course: Essential Policies & Procedures for Collecting Organizations

Join us on Tuesday, June 14 - Friday, July 15 for our next online course: Essential Policies & Procedures for Collecting Organizations. An institution’s collections care practices are defined by its written policies and…

Wed, 03/23/2022

Antiracism Resources: AASLH’s Reframing History

In February 2022, the American Association for State and Local History introduced Reframing History, a new set of strategies for more effectively communicating about history. The resources from this project — including a…

Thu, 03/17/2022

"Understanding Antiracism as Collecting Organizations" Webinar Recording Now Available!

Our most recent webinar presentation covered very basics of what anti-racism is, how we talk about it, its history, and how we can use the principles of anti-racism to create more robust and engaging organizations. The p…

Fri, 03/11/2022

DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Application Deadline EXTENDED!

If you’re getting a little jealous reading about our different services and want your turn, you’re in luck! The deadline to apply for our Spring 2022 Planning & Assessment Services Round has been extended, and we will no…

Mon, 03/07/2022

Antiracism Resources: Long Island ‘Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Toolbox’

This blog has previously discussed antiracism and equity work within developing cultural heritage collections, in the specific field of conservation, and in workplaces more generally. In this post, we want to highlight o…

Thu, 02/24/2022

"Forget the Best: Good and Better Approaches to Preservation" Webinar Now Avaiable!

While having a top-tier collections care program that adheres to best practices might be seen as a goal for your institution, the reality is that there are often barriers related to time, money, and staffing that prevent…

Wed, 02/16/2022

DHPSNY Spring Planning & Assessment Applications Due March 18

Conducted virtually, DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services are tailored to your organization’s unique circumstances. Each service aims to improve adherence to preservation best practices and can be utilized to obtain add…