We’ve made a group, and you can join!

The North Country Special Collections Collaborative is made up of Northern NY cultural organizations, from public libraries to museums to arts organizations.

We do things together! Like…

• Meet-up at heritage institutions for tours and discussions
• Share resources, questions, and connect with fellow history, heritage, and cultural workers via an email list
• Prototype solutions to shared needs rather than thinking or just talking about them

Join the Group

Do you work in a cultural organization in the North Country? Fill out the interest form or email Katelyn to become part of the community.

North Country Resource Exchange

A community-driven platform that aims to make the exchange of materials and knowledge easier, more visible, and more sustainable between cultural institutions across the North Country.

Upcoming Activities

Winter Special Collections Tour & Talk: Akwesasne Cultural Center

When: January 23rd, 2026, 3pm

Where: Akwesasne Cultural Center (Akwesasne, NY)

Members and fellow colleagues are invited to tour the Akwesasne Cultural Center on January 23rd! This 1-hour tour, led by Director Justin Cree, will take participants through the Center’s spaces, discuss the Center’s history as well as current work.

Special Collections Community Hours

When: 2nd Thursdays of each month, 9-11am

Who: Anyone caring for archival/historic materials

Where: Zoom

Join Special Collections Consultant Katelyn for virtual Community Hours! Inspired by academic office hours, these no-appointment sessions are a shared, collaborative space for all those engaged in special collections work to chat, ask questions, brainstorm, share information, and discuss challenges. While Katelyn will always be available during this time, the group will learn a lot from each other’s knowledge and experiences. Whether you have a question, want to co-work, or simply want to connect with colleagues across the region, you’re welcome to stop by.

For specific dates, please view the Network’s Events listings.

Past Activities

Special Collections Tour & Talks

Network members and fellow colleagues come together for a behind-the-scenes tours at regional institutions that have special collections. Tours focus on viewing spaces as well as learning about their history and current work. Each tour is followed by time for participants to connect about ideas, work, and current trends in the field.

New York Archives Conference Watch Party

2025 June 13

Colleagues gathered at the Network to view the 2025 virtual conference, learn about Network services (EmpireADC and NYS Historic Newspapers), and engage in discussions about their work and trends in the field.