Photo Credit: NYSA Digital Collections
Photo Credit: NYSA Digital Collections
Photo Credit: NYSA Digital Collections
Photo Credit: NYSA Digital Collections
Photo Credit: NYSA Digital Collections
Welcome
Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York (DHPSNY) is a program of the New York State Archives and New York State Library to provide service and support for the state’s archival and library research collections. DHPSNY provides free planning and education services to collecting institutions across New York State — including archives, libraries, historical societies, museums, and other organizations — that safeguard and ensure access to historical records and library research materials.
OVERVIEW of DHPSNY
What we do:
- Planning & Assessment Services
- Educational programs
- Communications and outreach
Our goals:
- Improved adherence to standards and best practices for preservation and accessibility
- Improved documentation of under-represented populations and topics
- Increased public awareness of the value of New York’s historical records and library research materials and increased use of these resources
Recent News Items
Cheers to 2025! The Annual DHPSNY Newsletter Has Arrived
As the year comes to a close, we’re celebrating the archivists, librarians, and organizations caring for New York State’s archival…
Securing Future Funding: Creating a Strategic Plan
By Sarah Wilkinson
DHPSNY, in collaboration with the New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON), facilitates Strategic Planning…
DHPS Tips 2025 Boxed
DHPS Tips 2025 Wrapped Boxed
What did your playlists look like in 2025? If you’re a Spotify (or Apple Music, or YouTube Music) listener…
Apply Today to Join the 2026 Community Webs New York Cohort
DHPSNY is excited to partner with the Internet Archive’s Community Webs program to support New York State libraries, historical…
Upcoming Programs
