Workshops

DHPSNY’s workshops promote interactive learning, networking, and collaboration. Free for New York institutions, DHPSNY’s programs address the needs of professionals and volunteers at institutions that manage unique library research materials and historical records, including libraries, archives, and museums.

Presented throughout the state, workshops emphasize hands-on learning exercises and provide supplemental resources. See below for descriptions and registration for upcoming workshops.

Upcoming 2019 Workshops

Understanding Archives: An Introduction to Archival Basics
Presenters: Anastasia Matijkiw, Program Manager, DHPSNY; Kate Philipson, Archives Specialist, DHPSNY
Times: Registration: 9:15 am – 9:30 am; Program: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Click here to register.

While proper archival procedures help ensure safe and effective management of collections, the individuals who care for collections also play a key role. However, volunteers, historians, and other professionals at collecting institutions may find themselves in the position of "archivist" without formal training in the profession. Topics covered during this workshop will include the fundamentals of archival appraisal, acquisition, and access; proper storage materials; and the most common preservation problems found within paper-based archival collections. This workshop will also touch briefly on processing, arrangement, and description.

Wednesday, September 25
The Farmers’ Museum and Fenimore Art Museum
Otsego County – Cooperstown, NY
fenimoreartmuseum.org

Tuesday, October 1
Huntington Public Library
Suffolk County – Huntington, NY
myhpl.org

Friday, October 11
Richard F. Brush Art Gallery & Permanent Collection, St. Lawrence University
St. Lawrence County – Canton, NY
stlawu.edu/gallery

Wednesday, October 23
Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua County – Chautauqua, NY
archives.chq.org

Friday, October 25
Holland Land Office Museum
Genesee County – Batavia, NY
hollandlandoffice.com