About this Event
On Wednesday, October 21st, the NYC Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS) presents Reflecting on NYC History: A Community Forum, a full day of programming at the historic Hall of Records.
At 3:00 PM, join the NYC Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS) for a cross‑departmental conversation on how artificial intelligence is reshaping records management, archival practice, digital preservation, and public research services.
This moderated panel brings together staff from across DORIS to discuss:
• The rise of AI‑generated research requests and how they challenge existing workflows
• AI’s potential to support metadata creation, digitization, technical tasks, and preservation planning
• Ethical concerns around accuracy, privacy, bias, and transparency
• How AI may influence the definition, creation, and stewardship of government records
• Opportunities and limitations for integrating AI into archival decision‑making
Moderator:
- Caleb Simone, Digital Archivist
Panelists:
- Katie Ehrlich, Reference Supervisor
- Patricia Glowinski, Collections Management Supervisor
- Rossy Mendez, Reference Supervisor
- Kelli O’Toole, Digital Programs Supervisor
- Rose Nagle‑Yndigoyen, Director of NYC Records Management
- Lindsey Hobbs, Head of Conservation & Preservation
As part of New York Archives Week, this program highlights DORIS’s role in shaping the broader conversation about AI, archives, and city government, while bringing together diverse staff perspectives on the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Event venue & nearby stays
NYC Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS), 31 Chambers Street, New York City, United States
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