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Strengthen your organization's preservation capacity with DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services.

? ? Apply for Planning & Assessment Services by November 3 Strengthen your organization's preservation capacity with DHPSNY . DHPSNY services connect your organization with our expert team to discuss your current practices, offer valuable recommendations, and establish personalized goals aligned with your unique needs. Whether you are a library, archive, museum, or historical society, DHPSNY can provide the guidance and resources you need to ensure the long-term preservation of your collections. Why Apply for DHPSNY Services? 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. 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. Start an Application Today To help decide which service is best for your program's needs, we've outlined each below with links to additional information and application materials. Our?website?also features helpful tools for navigating the application process,?including?,?,?and? Apply by Friday, November 3, 2023, for consideration in the fall 2023 review period.? For assistance, questions about eligibility, or additional information, contact us at?info@...?or (215) 545-0613 extension 337. Image: Sites selected for surveys and assessments will receive a document box filled with archival goodies, including Mylar sleeves, pest control strips, and an Abbey PH (kitty not included). Strategic Planning Assistance Developed in partnership with the New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON), DHPSNY assesses an organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats under the leadership of a trained facilitator. At the end of the process, your organization will have completed a three-year strategic plan, a document unique to your institution, identifying key goals to support and strengthen your organization with milestones to gauge your success along the way Archival Needs Assessments An thoroughly examines your institution's archival program, identifying what's working, as well as areas of potential improvement. An Archival Needs Assessment pinpoints problems, recommends solutions, sets priorities, and guides the development of your archival program. Preservation Surveys A? is a general evaluation of your institution’s preservation needs and is a recommended step for any archival program. In addition to pinpointing areas of concern and recommendations for improvement, a Preservation Survey is a valuable tool in fundraising for collections care and is often a prerequisite for grants and other funding opportunities. Condition Surveys A is designed to evaluate the materials in a discrete collection. It is a valuable tool for institutions that have previously undergone a Preservation Survey (through DHPSNY or another program) and are now interested in evaluating the condition of collection materials on a more granular level. Looking to establish a preservation framework for your institution first? Conducted virtually, DHPSNY? is an informal and accessible process for organizations looking to strengthen their organizational capacity. This collaborative process pairs a facilitator with staff and volunteers to build out short-term goals in the areas of collections care and management, access and outreach, and resource development.?Applications for this service are accepted year-round on a rolling basis. ? ? ? ? ? DOCUMENTARY HERITAGE AND PRESERVATION SERVICES FOR NEW YORK | info@... | (215) 545-0613 DHPSNY is a program of the?, with? services provided by the?.

DHPSNY is a collaboration between the New York State Archives and the New York State Library to provide service and support for archival and library research collections throughout New York State.

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The?Collections Stewardship Succession Planning Initiative?is a two-year project of CCAHA, in partnership with?,?created to?actively address the need for leadership development and knowledge transfer in the cultural heritage workforce.?Funded by?a National Leadership Grant from the?, the initiative will gather data and build professional development resources to support succession planning for collections stewardship staff and volunteers.

To inform the creation of these resources, CCAHA and Lyrasis are conducting an online survey to gather data on current succession planning practices and better understand what kind of resources would most benefit the field.

Collections Management staff at libraries, archives, museums, and other collecting institutions as well as Arts Administrators and Operations Managers within the arts field are encouraged to respond. The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete, and all responses are kept confidential.

?and will be open until?Monday, October 9^th?at 5pm ET. Thank you?in advance for your participation —your input is critical to understanding the needs of museums, libraries, archives, and other collecting institutions and arts organizations.?

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Please share the job opportunity described below for the position of Archival Aide at the Albany County Hall of Records. Those interested in applying may send their resume to Craig.Carlson@... with the subject line as “Archival Aide application.”

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ARCHIVAL AIDE

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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: These duties involve the practice of following well-established archives guidelines and procedures. Work is process oriented involving several steps from preparation to storage in safeguarding the recorded history of Albany County. The incumbent in this class performs routine and repetitious work often involving large quantities of records that are at times oversized and fragile. Work will involve arrangement of materials and sometimes stabilization (cleaning, flattening or rehousing) of records before imaging. This work is performed under the direct supervision of the Archivist. Does related work as required.

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TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

·???????? Inspect and prepare documents to be scanned; ensure correctness of order, documents are clean, flat, and free of fasteners

·???????? Set-up and operate scanning equipment

·???????? Inspect/quality control of processed microfilm and digital images. Operates microfilm reader to proof and inspect microfilms; check against original documents to ensure quality reproductions;

·???????? Enter imaging data for indexing purposes into inventory tracking system or other image retrieval software;

·???????? Process master and duplicate microfilm for storage and retrieval; box and label and assign inventory control numbers and description into ACHOR inventory tracking system;

·???????? Create, store and track digital images. Provide reproduction copies for agency and public requests;

·???????? Perform routine upkeep of microfilm and scanning equipment including cameras, wide-format, flat-bed and book scanners as well as microfilm reader printers. Cleans and maintains work area;

·???????? Assist Archivist with paper work and filing requirements as needed;

·???????? Assists researchers in the public search room in locating records, either on microfilm or paper, assuring that materials are handled properly;

·???????? Responds to written letters or e-mail from the public, researching for them;

·???????? Prepares finding aids and documentation for records using a personal computer, re-filing or cross-indexing of materials;

·???????? Cleans archival documents and places in acid free tissue, folders and boxes;

·???????? Wraps historical volumes in acid free paper and arranges for their safe keeping;

·???????? Confidentiality. This position will occasionally deal with confidential records;

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FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

·???????? Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions;

·???????? Willingness to perform routine and repetitive tasks;

·???????? Working knowledge of the handling of archival records;

·???????? Attention to detail;

·???????? Dependability;

·???????? Accuracy;

·???????? Ability to write legibly and read cursive handwriting;

·???????? Ability to acquire familiarity with the use and operation of microfilm reader printers and scanning equipment;

·???????? Ability to operate computer software programs

·???????? Neatness;

·???????? Thoroughness;

·???????? Good physical condition.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(1) One year of clerical experience which involved the operation of a computer.

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Juris. Class: Competitive, Seeking Labor

ACCS Adopted: 10/2022

Revised:

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Dear CAA members,

Hi. I'm the president of the Information Science Student Association at U-Albany.

We have organized an "Archives Road Trip" to Storm King on Thursday, May 4th, 2pm - 4pm.

We can have up to 10 guests. So far only 3 students have signed up. There is room for a few more people. If you would like to join us, send me an email before April 30th. (Only U-Albany students can RSVP on the webform at the link below.)

best wishes

Lex

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