Education
DHPSNY’s educational programs address the needs of professionals and volunteers responsible for the care and handling of historical records and unique library research materials. Programs are presented free of charge and focus on emerging issues and best practices, with content scaled to apply to small- and medium-sized organizations with limited resources.
Workshops
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TUESDAY August 11 10:00am – 4:00pm Southern Tier Library System
Practical Digitization: Planning, Handling, Imaging - Painted Post
This workshop covers best practices for safely handling and preparing collection materials for digitization. Participants will learn how to assess materials prior to digitization, identify common risks, and apply appropr…
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THURSDAY August 13 10:00am – 4:00pm Greece Historical Society
Practical Digitization: Planning, Handling, Imaging - Greece
This workshop covers best practices for safely handling and preparing collection materials for digitization. Participants will learn how to assess materials prior to digitization, identify common risks, and apply appropr…
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THURSDAY September 17 10:00am – 4:00pm Northern New York Library Network
Red Flag! Identifying Preservation Needs While Working with Collections - Potsdam
This hands-on workshop helps participants recognize common preservation issues or “red flags,” in paper, book, and photographic materials. Participants will learn how to identify signs of physical damage, environmental c…
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Webinars
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WEDNESDAY August 12 12:00 – 1:00pm Live Online
Funding: New York State Conservation & Preservation (C/P) Grants
This informational webinar provides an overview of the NYS Discretionary Grant Program for the Conservation and Preservation of Library Research Materials. This program serves as a key funding source for collecting insti…
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FRIDAY September 18 12:00 – 1:30pm
Stories from the Field: Digital Preservation, Web and Community Archiving
Join us to hear from members of the Community Webs NY Cohort on how they’ve successfully launched digital initiatives for their organizations. Community Webs is a collaborative program of the Internet Archive that suppor…
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THURSDAY October 22 12:00 – 1:00pm Live Online
The Art of the Ask: Tips for Crafting Compelling Grant Narratives
As grant funds become harder to secure, creating compelling grant narratives that sell your organization has never been more important. Join professional writer Lori Litchman for an informative webinar featuring tips to…
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Online Courses
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MONDAY November 9 8:00am – 6:00pm Online, live
Writing an Emergency Plan for Collecting Institutions
This online course aims to prepare participants to create a clear, practical emergency plan for their organization. Participants will learn how to take identified collection risks and translate them into actionable respo…
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