Applications for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services Due Friday, July 12
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ATTN: NYS Collecting Institutions
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Navigating library and archival standards can feel daunting, but with
Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York (DHPSNY), ?expert preservation guidance is at your fingertips! Rooted in the foundational principle of meeting organizations where they are, DHPSNY services connect accepted institutions with
our specialists to evaluate current practices, establish tailored recommendations and goals, and craft actionable plans aligned with your unique capacity and needs.
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Why Apply for DHPSNY Services?
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- Strategic Insights:?The final reports generated through this process
can be instrumental in securing funding, enhancing the accessibility and utilization of your collections, and more.
- Enhanced Expertise:?Gain in-depth knowledge of standards and best practices
for collections management and preservation, empowering your team with confidence in applying this expertise effectively.
- Cost-Free:?DHPSNY services are provided at no cost to qualifying New
York State organizations.
- Professional Support:?Build a lasting relationship with DHPSNY's dedicated
professional staff, who are committed to your organization's success.
We are accepting applications for the following services for consideration in the summer 2024 review period:
- Preservation Surveys:?A general evaluation of your institution's preservation
needs, pinpointing areas of concern and recommendations for improvement in?Preservation, Administration,?Building Conditions,?Environmental Conditions,?Security and Emergency Preparedness, and?Collections Care and Storage.
- Condition Surveys:?A tool for institutions that have previously undergone
a Preservation Survey (through DHPSNY or another program) and are now interested in evaluating the conditions of collection materials on a more granular level.
- Archival Needs Assessments:?An excellent way to examine your archival
program holistically through an external lens. DHPSNY?Archival Needs Assessments?cover Administration,?Collections Management, and?Collections Care.
- Strategic Planning Assistance:?This service helps organizations think
proactively about their future and shape a three-year plan to serve as a road map for future decision-making under a trained facilitator.
Learn More and Apply
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Applications must be submitted by?Friday, July 12,?for consideration in the summer 2024 review period.?
For assistance, questions about eligibility, or additional information, contact us at info@... or 215-545-0613 ext. 337.?DHPSNY?Foundational
Planning Assistance?is conducted virtually and accepted on a rolling basis.
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Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York (DHPSNY) is a program of the New York State Archives and
New York State Library, with?services provided by the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts.
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