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Tue, 08/24/2021

Antiracism Resources: Annual Check-in and Update

This month marks one full year that DHPSNY has been coordinating, writing about, and sharing antiracism resources for collecting institutions in this blog series. We have compiled a lot of ideas and projects from around…

Thu, 08/19/2021

Flood Warning: Tropical Storm Henri to Move Up East Coast

Tropical Storm Henri is expected to strengthen into a hurricane over the western Atlantic by Friday, potentially continuing on a path that could affect northeastern states from Long Island to Cape Cod. Here are some tips…

Mon, 08/16/2021

Introducing Foundational Planning Assistance!

DHPSNY is excited to announce a new addition to our Planning & Assessment Services—Foundational Planning Assistance! Foundational Planning Assistance is geared towards organizations that may not feel they are ready for D…

Tue, 08/10/2021

Antiracism Resources: Inclusive Vendors in the Archives & Conservation Field

One of the most direct ways to drive change in a community can be deciding where to spend your money. Shopping at BIPOC-, LGBTQ+-, and women-owned and/or operated businesses are great ways to make a difference by support…

Thu, 07/29/2021

Antiracism Resources: Institutions Share Their Conscious Editing Practices

Just a few weeks ago in this series, we discussed the importance of conscious editing and reparative description, and some resources to help engage in this work internally. There has been a lot of discussion lately aroun…

Wed, 07/28/2021

DHPSNY Mentorship Applications Now Open!

We're excited to announce a new round of DHPSNY's Mentorship Program! The current application is for cohorts that will meet from September 2021 through February 2022. Applications for this round must be received by Augus…

Tue, 07/20/2021

“Understanding and Managing Liability Insurance” Webinar Recording Now Available!

In our most recent live webinar presentation, Andrew Marietta, VP, Regional Development, New York Council of Nonprofits, presented an overview on the role of insurance, the various types and considerations for risk manag…

Thu, 07/15/2021

Deadline EXTENDED: Applications for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services Due Friday, July 23

The deadline to apply for DHPSNY’s Summer 2021 Planning & Assessment Services Round has been extended! We will now be accepting applications until midnight EST on Friday, July 23. Applicants will be notified of their app…

Wed, 07/14/2021

“Environmental Monitoring: Getting Started” Webinar Recording Now Available!

In our most recent live webinar presentation, Chloe Houseman, Paper Conservator at the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts, explored the importance of managing the environment in collections spaces and offer…

Wed, 07/07/2021

Antiracism Resources: Digitization of Native American Materials in Collections

This week, we offer a guest post from our colleague Maggie Downing, Manager of Digital Imaging at the Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts. In the past year and a half, as everyone abruptly shifted to exper…

Tue, 07/06/2021

"Identifying Endangered Media Formats" Webinar Recording Now Available!

In our most recent live webinar presentation, Julia Novakovic, Archivist at the Strong Museum of Play, discussed caring for endangered media formats such as floppy disks, u-matic tapes, and data tapes, which pose difficu…

Tue, 06/29/2021

Antiracism Resources: Conscious Editing Initiatives

Since the language we use to describe archival materials has such manifold effects on the way those materials are discovered, accessed, and used, inclusive descriptive practices are an important tool in making collection…