Each year, the Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York, Inc. (ART) presents awards during New York Archives Week to recognize the work of archivists and those who support archival programs. Below are this year’s award recipients:

Outstanding Support of Archives

Winner: The Digital Preservation Outreach & Education Network (DPOE-N)

The Digital Preservation Outreach & Education Network (DPOE-N) is recognized for its ongoing commitment to advancing digital preservation education and professional development across the United States. Created by the Library of Congress in 2010 and now supported by Pratt Institute and NYU, DPOE-N provides training, workshops, and microgrants that empower librarians, archivists, and museum professionals to strengthen digital preservation practices. Through its programs, cultural heritage professionals gain technical skills, professional certifications, and resources that improve the stewardship of digital collections. DPOE-N’s support ensures that archives, libraries, and museums nationwide can safeguard their collections and continue to serve their communities effectively. 

Innovative Use of Archives

Winner: Kristine Allegretti, Alice Austen House

Kristine Allegretti is honored for her leadership of the Digital Collection Organization and Accessibility Project at the Alice Austen House, which reunites and reinterprets Alice Austen’s photographic archive while ensuring unprecedented public access. Under Kristine’s direction, nearly 7,000 negatives, glass plates, and prints have been repatriated to their historic home and integrated into a unified digital archive with updated metadata that reflects Austen’s identity and legacy. Her work transforms a static collection into a living cultural resource, expanding access for researchers, students, and the public, while inspiring exhibitions, educational programs, and ongoing community engagement. 

Archival Achievement

Winner: Natalie Milbrodt, CUNY

Natalie Milbrodt, CUNY’s University Archivist, is recognized for her exceptional leadership and contributions to the archives community. From her first days in this newly created role, she inspired confidence through her combination of expertise, sincerity, and compassion. Beyond her assigned responsibilities, Natalie has guided the CUNY consortia of archives toward greater organization and functionality, while also taking on critical safety work to address mold concerns across the system. Her efforts with the Queens Memory Project and her teaching of the next generation of librarians further exemplify her impact, and her guidance has strengthened both collections and archivists alike across CUNY. 

Educational Use of Archives

Winner: The New York Public Library’s Center for Educators & Schools, Educator Summer Residency

The New York Public Library’s Center for Educators & Schools is recognized for its Educator Summer Residency, a program that transforms archival collections into powerful tools for teaching and learning. Each year, the Residency brings together high school teachers from across the country to engage directly with NYPL’s special collections through timely and thought-provoking themes. In 2025, “Mother Tongues” guided educators through archives that explored the intersections of language, culture, and identity. The program not only equips teachers with the confidence and resources to bring underrepresented histories into their classrooms, but also fosters a lasting community of educators inspired to make learning more inclusive, relevant, and creative. 

ART Volunteer of the Year

Winner: Bridget O'Keefe, Museum of Modern Art and ART’s Programming Committee

This year’s recipient, Bridget O'Keefe, has been an invaluable member of the Programming Committee since joining last year, bringing creativity, organization, and an extraordinary spirit of collaboration to everything she does. She has taken the lead on numerous tours and events across the city, helping strengthen A.R.T.’s presence in the GLAM community and beyond. Bridget’s ability to connect people, make introductions, and step in wherever help is needed has made her an indispensable part of the team. Her initiative and dedication have been key to the success of A.R.T.’s programming this year.

New York Archives Week 2025 is just around the corner! This week-long celebration is dedicated to showcasing the rich and diverse archival collections available in the metropolitan New York City region. This year, New York Archives Week will take place from Wednesday, October 15, to Wednesday, October 22.

Each year, archivists and institutions throughout the city are invited to share in-person or virtual events on the A.R.T. Archives Week calendar. Below, you'll find a list of the institutions that have submitted events. We encourage you to attend as many as possible!

Oskar Diethelm Library, Weill Cornell Medicine
Imagination and Film: Yair Qedar, director of Outsider Freud  (Hybrid Lecture)
Wednesday, October 15, 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM
Link to event: https://nycarchivists.org/event-6382298 

Bjarke Ingels Group
Bjarke Ingels Group Tour (In-Person Tour)
Wednesday, October 15, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Link to event: https://nycarchivists.org/event-6382376

Public Design Commission
Public Design Commission Archive Tour (In-Person Tour)
Wednesday, October 15, 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Link to event: https://nycarchivists.org/event-6382312

La MaMa Archive
La MaMa Archive Tour (In-Person Tour)
Thursday, October 16, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Link to event: https://nycarchivists.org/event-6382390

New York City College of Technology, CUNY
Open House: Archives and Special Collections @ NYCCT (In-Person)
Thursday, October 16, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Link to event: https://nycarchivists.org/event-6382455

CUNY Dominican Studies Institute Archives and Library
Dominican Studies Panel – Honoring Legacy Through History (In-Person Panel Discussion)
Thursday, October 16, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Link to event: https://nycarchivists.org/event-6382510

New York School of Interior Design Archives & Special Collections
The Archives of Interior Design: Collection Highlights & Exhibition Walk-through (In-Person)
Thursday, October 16, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Link to event: https://nycarchivists.org/event-6382514

New York City Municipal Archives
NYAW Tour of the City's Archives - Preserving Records of Human Rights (In-Person Tour)
Thursday, October 16, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Link to event: https://nycarchivists.org/event-6382467  

Robert Rauschenberg Foundation
Autobiography and Other Stories with Robert Rauschenberg Foundation (In-Person Tour)
Thursday, October 16, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Link to event: https://nycarchivists.org/event-6382574

Interference Archive and Margaret Morton Archive
Exhibition Opening: "Through Padlocks, Behind Barricades" at Interference Archive (In-Person)
Thursday, October 16, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Link to event: https://nycarchivists.org/event-6382538

Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (A.R.T.)
New York Archives Week Symposium & Awards Ceremony 2025
Friday, October 17, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Link to event: https://nycarchivists.org/event-6358353

United Nations Archives
Tour of the UN Archives (In-Person Tour)
Friday, October 17, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Link to event: https://nycarchivists.org/event-6382589

XFR Collective
XFR Collective Workshop (In-Person Workshop)
Saturday, October 18, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Link to event: https://nycarchivists.org/event-6382625

Dia Art Foundation Archives
Dia Beacon Exhibition & Archives Tour (In-Person Tour)
Saturday, October 18, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Link to event: https://nycarchivists.org/event-6382546

Godwin-Ternbach Museum
Beyond the Exhibit: The Godwin-Ternbach Collection Uncovered (Virtual Tour)
Sunday, October 19, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Link to event: https://nycarchivists.org/event-6382440

Lesbian Herstory Archives
Participatory Archiving and Building Tour at the Lesbian Herstory Archives (In-Person Tour)
Sunday, October 19, 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Link to event: https://nycarchivists.org/event-6382450

The New York Public Library
Old and New: Greatest Hits and New Acquisitions in NYPL Special Collections (In-Person Tour)
Monday, October 20, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Link to event: https://nycarchivists.org/event-6382647

Oskar Diethelm Library, Weill Cornell Medicine
Sexual and Gender Minorities Collections Tour, Oskar Diethelm Library (In-Person Tour)
Monday, October 20, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Link to event: https://nycarchivists.org/event-6382659

New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center Archives
Spooky Tales from the Medical Center Archives (Virtual Tour)
Tuesday, October 21, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Link to event: https://nycarchivists.org/event-6382607

College of Staten Island Library
Staten Island's Elliottville: Abolitionist Enclave, Gilded Age Retreat, Ferry Suburb (In-Person Program)
Tuesday, October 21, 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Link to event: https://nycarchivists.org/event-6382480

La MaMa Archive
La MaMa Archive Tour (In-Person Tour)
Tuesday, October 21, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Link to event: https://nycarchivists.org/event-6382482

United Nations Archives
Tour of the UN Archives (In-Person Tour)
Tuesday, October 21, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Link to event: https://nycarchivists.org/event-6382596

Museum of Modern Art
A Closer Look at the MoMA Archives, Library and Research Collections (In-Person Program)
Tuesday, October 21, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Link to event: https://nycarchivists.org/event-6382494

Horological Society of New York
Behind the Scenes of a Time Library (In-Person)
Wednesday, October 22, 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Link to event: https://nycarchivists.org/event-6382405

New York Botanical Garden
Rooted in the Bronx: The Archives at the New York Botanical Garden (In-Person Tour)
Wednesday, October 22, 1:45 PM to 3:00 PM
Link to event: https://nycarchivists.org/event-6382303

The City College of New York Archives & Special Collections
University of Harlem: Legacies of CCNY Student Life (In-Person Exhibition)
Multiple Dates
Link: https://nycarchivists.org/event-6382669

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If you have any questions about New York Archives Week, please contact A.R.T. President Stephanie Neel at president@nycarchivists.org. Stay tuned for further details about upcoming A.R.T. programs!

The Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (A.R.T.) is seeking archives-related zines to share at this year’s A.R.T. Symposium and Awards Ceremony, happening at the Center for Brooklyn History on Friday, October 17, 2025.

Whether your zine leans more artistic or informative, we want to showcase the creativity and talents of the zine makers in our profession.

How to share your zine:

• Attending in person? Bring 10 – 15 copies with you and drop them off at the registration table when you check in.

• Not attending or can't bring physical copies? Send a PDF copy to communications@nycarchivists.org  with the subject line: “ART Symposium 2025 Zine Table” by Friday, October 3, 2025. We’ll print and fold a small run for you.

Please note: All zines will be freely distributed to symposium attendees. Sales will not be facilitated at this time.

Each year the Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York, Inc. (ART) presents five awards during New York Archives Week. The awards celebrate distinguished work and lasting achievements in our profession. We invite members to submit nominations for worthy colleagues, archival organizations, and innovative projects in the following categories:

OUTSTANDING SUPPORT OF ARCHIVES

Recognizes an individual or organization for notable contributions to archival records or archives programs through political, financial or moral support.

INNOVATIVE USE OF ARCHIVES

Recognizes an individual or organization for use of archival material in a meaningful and creative way, making a significant contribution to a community or body of people, and demonstrating the relevance of archival materials to its subject.

ARCHIVAL ACHIEVEMENT

Recognizes an individual or archival program that has made an outstanding contribution to the archival profession, or a notable achievement of value to the archives community, its patrons or constituents. 

AWARD FOR EDUCATIONAL USE OF ARCHIVES

Recognizes and celebrates an individual or organization who utilizes primary source materials to create engaging and informative learning experiences for diverse audiences.

ART VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Recognizes an individual who has made a remarkable contribution to the Archivists Round Table.

Submission Guidelines:

• Nominees must be an A.R.T. member or operate within the New York metropolitan area.

• Explain why this individual or organization deserves to be recognized with this award.

• Provide links that illustrate or highlight the work and contributions of your nominee (if applicable).

DEADLINE: Please send nominations through this Google Form by Friday, September 26th, at 11:59 PM (EST)

Awards will be presented at this year's New York Archives Week Symposium, taking place on Friday, October 17th, 2025 at the Center for Brooklyn History.

Please send any questions regarding the Awards Ceremony to president@nycarchivists.org 

The Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) welcomes contributions for the winter 2026 issue of the Metropolitan Archivist, ART’s online digital publication featuring short- and long-form articles, reviews and interviews, and collection spotlights.

The forthcoming issue of the Metropolitan Archivist is organized around the theme of Human/Nature - examining how the human body, plant and animal life, and our relationship to the natural world are documented in New York City's archives and beyond.

We want to hear about your work on collections ranging from medical archives to archives of dance, sports, and other physical performance; initiatives relating to disability and accessibility in the archives; the challenges of documenting other forms of life at botanic gardens, zoos, parks, or archaeological collections; and how archivists are responding to the threat of climate change and other environmental issues impacting the preservation of memory.

We also seek reviewers for New York-area museum and gallery exhibitions. Additional suggestions welcome, particularly those which relate to this issue’s theme.

Please submit pitches via this form by Friday, September 5th for consideration. Selected authors will be notified by Monday, September 8th, and final drafts with cleared images permissions are due by Monday, October 27th. Authors will receive feedback from our team of editors over the following weeks, and can expect to see their articles published in mid-January 2026.

Please contact Elizabeth Kobert, Director of Publications, with any questions: metropolitanarchivist@nycarchivists.org.

The Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York is excited to announce New York Archives Week 2025, taking place from Wednesday, October 15 through Wednesday, October 22. Archivists and institutions throughout the city are invited to share virtual and in-person events, collection tours, and community conversations on the A.R.T. Archives Week calendar via this submission form. The deadline for event submissions is Tuesday, September 30, 2025. We look forward to an exciting and engaging week! If you have any questions about New York Archives Week, please contact A.R.T. President Stephanie Neel at president@nycarchivists.org. Stay tuned for further details about upcoming A.R.T. programs!

Image from David Walker's article "Professional Meets Personal: Archivists and Their Family Archives." Screenshot from a digitized VHS tape in the author’s family archive

The Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) is excited to share the Summer 2025 issue of the Metropolitan Archivist, All in the Family, which highlights a variety of archival collections, projects, and current exhibitions on the theme of family.

Link to issue: https://medium.com/metropolitan-archivist/

Please stay tuned for the next call for submissions for our winter issue. Anyone who has suggestions for a theme, article, or review, or who would like to get involved in getting involved with the Publications Committee should contact metropolitanarchivist@nycarchivists.org. 

Date: Friday, October 17th, 2025

What is Past is Prologue: The Future of Memory

The Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York, Inc. (A.R.T.) invites proposals for our 2025 New York Archives Week Symposium. 

As memory institutions begin preparations to commemorate the nation's semiquincentennial 2026, this creates a moment for archives professionals to pause and survey the history of our field, its evolution, and how we will choose to proceed into the future.

This is especially critical as we convene against the backdrop of recent events – including federal decisions to dismiss the National Archivist and the proposed elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. These actions threaten funding, limit programming, and impede access to information. Memory institutions face unprecedented challenges, and the archival field must adapt and innovate to ensure its vitality. It is our collective responsibility, as stewards of memory, to unite and champion our vital work.

Inspired by Shakespeare's The Tempest and inscribed on the “Future” statue at the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C., this year's theme, "What is Past is Prologue: The Future of Memory," seeks to highlight the crucial role archivists play in ensuring the preservation and endurance of memory.

We encourage submissions that showcase:

• New Discoveries: Unearthing or interpreting previously unknown or under-utilized archival materials.
• Programming and Outreach: Innovative and impactful initiatives that connect with diverse audiences, nontraditional outreach methods that encourage new publics to engage with archives, or programs that advocate for the value of archival institutions and the communities whose memories we steward.
• Coalitions and Collaborations: Meaningful partnerships within or beyond institutional boundaries.
• Processing and Reference: Innovative methods that help to ensure the discoverability and durable accessibility of archival materials, particularly during a time of information uncertainty.
• Emerging Technologies: Methods that harness digital tools to ensure the archives field is relevant to our users and is capable of meeting the needs of archives professionals.

As the environment around memory institutions continues to evolve, almost daily, this symposium offers a critical opportunity to collectively reflect on and reimagine the future of our field. We invite New York archives professionals to come together to explore how the lessons of the past can inform and empower our path forward as we steward the memories contained in archival institutions.

We eagerly await your proposals and look forward to a dynamic and thought-provoking symposium.

Proposal Submission Deadline

Deadline for proposals is the end of the day on August 15, 2025. The symposium is scheduled to be held on Friday, October 17th, 2025. Please submit your proposals through this Google Form.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact education@nycarchivists.org.

The Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (A.R.T) is delighted to announce the slate of candidates for our open positions on the Board of Directors. Take a moment to read the candidates' bios and statements, and cast your vote here.

Members may vote via this online form until 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, June 20, 2025. Please note that you must enter the email address registered with your A.R.T. membership account.

The results of this election will be announced at the A.R.T. Annual Business Meeting, which will be held online on Monday, June 23, 2025, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM (EST). We invite you to join us to learn about the past year’s activities, as well as forthcoming initiatives and volunteer opportunities with the A.R.T. Board. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact president@nycarchivists.org.

Thank you for your participation and commitment to the A.R.T. community. Happy voting!

The Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York, Inc. (A.R.T.) is currently accepting nominations for its 2025 Board election. Terms shall commence at the conclusion of the A.R.T. Annual Meeting, to be held on Monday, June 23, 2025, with the announcement of the election results. The election will be conducted by electronic ballot, and the Annual Meeting will take place virtually (more details forthcoming).

The deadline for nomination submissions is Friday, June 6, 2025.

All current A.R.T. members are eligible for nomination. Nominations from colleagues and self-nominations are both welcome.

The following positions are up for election:

• President (2-Year Term)
• Vice President (2-Year Term)
• Treasurer (2-Year Term)
• Director of Advocacy (2-Year Term)
• Director of Education (2-Year Term)
• Director of Programming (2-Year Term)
• Director of Development (1-Year Interim Term)

Committee descriptions can be found here.

Note: A person running for president must have already served on the A.R.T. Board.

The Board of Directors will be hosting a virtual info session on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, for those interested in any of these positions. Register via Zoom.

Serving on the A.R.T. Board is a unique volunteer opportunity that goes beyond the boundaries of your current professional commitments. As an A.R.T. Board member, you'll have the chance to develop valuable skills in local leadership, project management, and networking. Most importantly, you'll act as a representative for your colleagues and all A.R.T. members. Board members also receive a waiver of membership fees for the duration of their term.

Link to form: https://forms.gle/RBmVamRHnivj3m5P8 

Please direct any questions to Deidre Dinnigan, at president@nycarchivists.org.

Thank you for your generous participation and good luck to all the nominees!