What songs were on your Spotify Wrapped for 2024? Wrapped is the annual compilation of the five artists, songs, and genres that users listened to the most on music streaming platform Spotify throughout the previous year. As we eagerly awaited our results, we also thought it would be fun to do a DHPS Tips Wrapped. Here are the top five six songs blog posts that got the most listens reads.
1. Sticking to the Budget
DHPS Tips: Emergency Supplies on a Shoestring
Budget constraints shouldn’t limit preparedness. This post suggests affordable emergency supplies to help safeguard collections during crises. From repurposed household items to cost-effective sourcing, DHPSNY ensures every institution can develop a robust disaster kit.
2. Beat the Heat
DHPS Tips: 5 Tips for Protecting Collections this Summer
Higher heat and humidity mean increased threats to susceptible collections, including chemical degradation, mold growth, and pest infestation. Collecting institutions should be especially vigilant during the summer months. Here are five tips to help protect collections.
And because we're currently in the thick of it here in NYS, check out DHPS Tips: Safeguarding Collections Over the Winter.
3. Glued to the Weather Channel
DHPS Tips: 10 Tips to Prepare for Hurricane Season
Natural disasters pose significant threats to cultural collections. This post offers actionable steps, including creating emergency plans, maintaining up-to-date inventories, and storing collections in secure enclosures to mitigate hurricane damage.
4. Put Down the Pen
DHPS Tips: Pencils in the Archive
In archives, libraries, and other collecting institutions, having a stash of pencils is not limited to the new school year! They are a year-round must-have; one of the most important tools for working with collections. Discover why pens, markers, and highlighters are a risk to collections that pencils can mitigate.
5. Maybe Next Year
DHPS Tips: Capturing Family Memories During the Holidays
Since we spend our days taking care of collections and history for the public, don’t forget about your history. This post outlines ways to capture your own family’s stories during the holidays. But they apply any time of the year!
6. A Bug’s Life
DHPS Tips: Integrated Pest Management
Pests can wreak havoc on heritage collections. This post explores strategies for identifying and mitigating pest infestations, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and using non-toxic deterrents in storage areas.
Whether preparing for emergencies, maintaining optimal environments, or managing seasonal challenges, these posts are a testament to DHPSNY's dedication to supporting New York’s cultural heritage institutions. Bookmark these resources for expert advice to keep your collections safe all year round. That’s a wrap...
Do you have a preservation topic, question, or creative solution you would like us to cover in this series? Reach us by email at info@DHPSNY.org, or connect with us on the DHPSNY Facebook page or DHPSNY Community Facebook Group.
Cover image adapted from spotify.com.