Institution: NYC Department of Records & Information Services (DORIS)
Event Title: AI and NYC Government Records: Perspectives from the Department of Records & Information Services
Location: 31 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007
Event Format: In-Person Panel Discussion
Event Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Event Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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:
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The rise of AI‑generated research requests and how they challenge existing workflows
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AI’s potential to support metadata creation, digitization, technical tasks, and preservation planning
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Ethical concerns around accuracy, privacy, bias, and transparency
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How AI may influence the definition, creation, and stewardship of government records
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Opportunities and limitations for integrating AI into archival decision‑making
Moderator: Caleb Simone, Digital Archivist
Panelists:
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Katie Ehrlich, Reference Supervisor
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Patricia Glowinski, Collections Management Supervisor
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Rossy Mendez, Reference Supervisor
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Kelli O’Toole, Digital Programs Supervisor
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Rose Nagle‑Yndigoyen, Director of NYC Records Management
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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.
Accessibility Note: 31 Chambers Street, is an accessible building with an ADA entrance located at street level on Reade Street (rear of the building), staffed by a security guard during business hours. Elevators are available on all public floors. Restrooms are located on the 2nd and 3rd floors (women’s) and the 2nd and 4th floors (men’s).
31 Chambers Street is a government building. Before entering, visitors will be required to complete a brief security screening. The security checkpoint will include a metal detector screening and a possible bag check.
If you have specific accessibility needs or questions, please contact publicprograms@records.nyc.gov in advance so we can ensure the best possible experience.
Registration Note: To RSVP: https://on.nyc.gov/4rQguw2
Public Contact: NYC Department of Records & Information Services (DORIS), publicprograms@records.nyc.gov
