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
‘Stories from the Field: Revealing Restricted Voices, A Love Canal Interview Redaction Project’ Webinar Recording Now Available
In DHPSNY's final webinar of the year, University at Buffalo's Hope Dunbar & Saguna Shankar shared their methodical approach to…
‘Stories from the Field: Deaccessioning with New York State’s Bureau of Historic Sites’ Webinar Recording Now Available
In this recent DHPSNY webinar, Senior Curator Amanda Massie and Deaccession Curator Natalie DeQuarto shared insights from New York State…
DHPS Tips: An Archival Alphabet Soup of “A” Words
Sometimes the archives field feels like it was designed to cause maximum alphabetical amusement. There are so many A-words, you almost…
Welcoming and Inclusive Archive Practices: Experiences of the Formerly Incarcerated (Dialogue Recap with Recording & Resources)
Each year, DHPSNY Dialogues bring cultural heritage professionals together to engage in meaningful discussions about the…
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