Recent News Items
Congratulations to Our Latest Planning & Assessment Services Class!
Earlier this year, DHPSNY began accepting Planning & Assessment Services applications on a rolling basis, with three review periods scheduled throughout the year. This summer, we concluded our second application review round of 2017, and we're excited to announce that we have awarded services to eight new organizations from around the State. Learn more about each institution in our latest Planning & Assessment class!
Deadline Extended: Register by 10/18 for Our Next Paper Care Workshop
The deadline to register for our next workshop has been EXTENDED to Wednesday, October 18th! Sign up to join us in Erie County on October 25th at the Western New York Library Resources Council in Cheektowaga for our final workshop of the year, Fundamentals of Caring for Paper Collections. This session is scheduled to take place the day before this year's Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC), just up the road in Buffalo!
Promotion Strategies Webinar Recording Now Available!
A new season of free educational webinars kicked-off this morning with Spreading the Word, an overview of marketing and promotion strategies aimed at small- and medium-sized collecting institutions. Lee Price, Director of Development at CCAHA, provided a broad overview of the evolution of media and the role of storytelling in an instuitution's marketing strategy. Amy Heuer, CCAHA's Manager of Marketing and Engagement, followed that up with many concrete suggestions on ways to use social media and other tools to engage and expand your institution's audience.
Just added: DHPSNY Application Q&A Webinar Oct. 18
Join DHPSNY staff as we hold "office hours" to answer all of your questions about our free Planning & Assessment Services and help guide you through the application process. This special information session starts Wednesday, October 18th, at 1:00 PM.
Applications open Sept. 1 for NYSCA/GHHN Supplies Grant
We're excited to help announce a fantastic grant opportunity for museum/object collections in New York State! The NYSCA and Greater Hudson Heritage Network's new Collection Needs Assessment Program offers supplies grants up to $750 for collections management supplies such as storage boxes, artifact trays, dividers, Tyvek sheeting, environmental monitors, and more!
Register Now for Fall 2017 Workshops!
DHPSNY's educational workshops continue this fall with five presentations of Fundamentals of Caring for Paper Collections. Some dates are filling up fast, and it's never too early to reserve your spot!
New Planning & Assessment Services Category: Condition Surveys
Fall 2017 Planning & Assessment Services Applications Now Available!
Thanks to everyone who submitted applications for our summer 2017 Planning & Assessment Services round! Earlier this year, DHPSNY began accepting applications on a rolling basis, with application materials always available for download and three review periods scheduled throughout the year. The summer 2017 deadline just passed last week, and applications for our fall 2017 round are now open. Applications for the next round must be postmarked or received via email by Friday, November 17th.
Fall 2017 Planning & Assessment Services Applications Now Available!
Thanks to everyone who submitted applications for our summer 2017 Planning & Assessment Services round! Earlier this year, DHPSNY began accepting applications on a rolling basis, with application materials always available for download and three review periods scheduled throughout the year. The summer 2017 deadline just passed last week, and applications for our fall 2017 round are now open. Applications for the next round must be postmarked or received via email by Friday, November 17th.