Ask An Archivist, Celebrating American Archives Month — NYC Department of Records & Information Services

Archivists employed by the Department of Records & Information Services perform a variety of tasks. They appraise New York City government records for historical or other significance; they transfer records designated as archival from the creating agency to the Municipal Archives; they catalog and describe the records; and they store them in appropriate conditions to ensure permanent preservation. All toward the goal of providing public access. The archivists regularly publish finding aids and collection guides and digitize selected materials to further facilitate access. Today, there are more than 11.3 million historical photographs, documents, maps, films, audio files, etc. digitized and available on the Archives’ Digital Collections site and through the Historical Vital Records Project. Most recently, the Archives processed and made available records of the New York City Commission on Human Rights. 

DORIS archivists have seen a lot, and on Ask An Archivist Day the public is invited to send questions to our social media accounts (@nycrecords on Facebook and X, @nycarchives on Instagram), which the archivists will try to answer. 

Also, save the date for Wednesday, October 21, when NYC Department of Records will celebrate Archives Week with a full day of programming at the historic Hall of Records! 

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