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1. FREE Webinar on Storage of Paper Collections 2. RE: Diphenylamine Test in Collections 3. Application Deadline Reminder: Professorship in Conservation Science at Institute of Fine Arts, New York University 4. RE: handheld XRF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Diana Bencatel Posted: Monday November 11, 2024 7:13 AM Subject: FREE Webinar on Storage of Paper Collections Message: On November 19, a webinar will be held on "Storing Paper Collections with Limited Resources" (in Portuguese). In this free online class, Conservator Diana Bencatel will share practical strategies and suggest materials that can be used to safely protect and store books, documents, and other paper items. Webinar date: November 19, Tuesday, at 3:30 PM (Lisbon/London time) Duration: 1 hour Location: Online Price: FREE Register through the following link: subscribepage.io/VBcnQH <http://subscribepage.io/VBcnQH> See you there! Best wishes, Diana Bencatel www.conservacaonumclique.com <http://www.conservacaonumclique.com> 2.From: Yvonne Shashoua Posted: Monday November 11, 2024 8:23 AM Subject: RE: Diphenylamine Test in Collections Message: I use the Diphenylamine test when it is essential to distinguish between cellulose nitrate and cellulose acetate because of the reagent's high sensitivity. I wear nitrile gloves and work in the fume cupboard while both preparing and using the test reagent. Interesting that you focus on the H&S concerns of using sulphuric acid. The diphenylamine itself is described as a possible mutagen, harmful in contact with skin, and if swallowed or inhaled and an irritant Yvonne Shashoua Research Professor National Museum of Denmark YSH(at)natmus.dk ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 11/9/2024 1:48:00 PM From: Anthi Soulioti Subject: Diphenylamine Test in Collections Dear Global Conservation Community, I am conducting a short survey to find out which institutions are currently using the Diphenylamine Test to detect the presence of cellulose nitrate, particularly in film and photographic collections, especially considering the H&S concerns related to the concentrated sulfuric acid in the reagent solution. If you have knowledge and experience with this test, I would greatly appreciate a moment of your time to contribute with an entry to the survey's spreadsheet, linked below. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cwsLjv3I9CrhU286KBk6floYbds5JHkYxqOJB_ENvjE/edit?gid=0 <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cwsLjv3I9CrhU286KBk6floYbds5JHkYxqOJB_ENvjE/edit?gid=0> Thank you in advance for your help! Anthi Soulioti Conservator of Plastics and Contemporary Art, Berlin, Germany ------------------------------ Anthi Soulioti Student University of Amsterdam Program in Conservation and Restoration Amsterdam ------------------------------ 3.From: Michele Marincola Posted: Monday November 11, 2024 11:20 AM Subject: Application Deadline Reminder: Professorship in Conservation Science at Institute of Fine Arts, New York University Message: The deadline for application for the position of assistant, associate, or full professor of conservation science at the Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine Arts, NYU is December 2, 2024. This is an open search and we welcome applications from all qualified persons. The position description and details follow: The Institute of Fine Arts of New York University seeks applications for a full-time professor in conservation science. This is an open-rank search: the appointment will be at a rank and tenure status commensurate with the successful candidate's experience and potential, guided by the ranking standards of the University as outlined below. The appointee will teach four graduate-level courses each academic year at the Conservation Center, chosen from among the foundations-level courses in science that every conservation student must take, as well as from upper-level courses within the appointee's area of expertise. As a full-time member of the Institute of Fine Arts faculty, the appointee will advise and actively mentor students, maintain an active research program, and complete University service and administrative duties. The start date for the position is September 1, 2025. For more information about the school, see: ifa.nyu.edu <https://ifa.nyu.edu> Salary range for Assistant Professor, tenure-track is $90,000-$140,000. Salary range for Associate Professor with tenure is $100,000-$150,000. Salary range for Full Professor with tenure is $135,000-$225,000 Qualifications: The successful candidate for Assistant Professor, tenure-track, will demonstrate excellence in scholarship, experience in and/or potential for effective teaching, and will hold a terminal degree (PhD) in an appropriate field within science (for example: cultural heritage science, chemistry, materials science, engineering, or environmental sciences), with a minimum of one to three years of post-graduate experience, preferably in museum-based conservation science. The successful candidate for Associate Professor with tenure will hold a PhD in an appropriate field within science (defined above), demonstrate experience in cultural heritage or conservation science and/or collaboration with museum scientists, have a substantial research and publication record, give evidence of potential for continued research, and will have a minimum of six (6) years of university-level teaching within conservation science or a closely related field, preferably at the graduate level. The successful candidate for Full Professor with tenure will hold a PhD in an appropriate field within science (defined above), have a substantial, internationally recognized research and publication record, an active and continuing research agenda, a minimum of ten (10) years of university-level teaching within conservation science or a closely related field, preferably at the graduate level, and will hold tenure from their university or the equivalent. Additionally, the Full Professor can demonstrate significant experience in cultural heritage or conservation science and/or collaboration with museum scientists, experience in receiving external funding and directing grant-funded programs, and administrative acumen. The appointee (all ranks) will be responsible for the analytical laboratories at the Conservation Center and will therefore demonstrate familiarity with analytical equipment commonly used in cultural heritage research. Additional experience in preventive conservation or imaging science is desirable, as is a global perspective for research focus. Good communication skills are essential. The appointee will also be interested in collaborating with the Conservation Center faculty, the art history faculty at the Institute of Fine Arts, with colleagues within other schools at NYU and at local and regional museum laboratories in their teaching and research. Application Instructions: Application deadline is December 2, 2024. Please apply at this link: http://apply.interfolio.com/154250 <http://apply.interfolio.com/154250>. Applications should include a cover letter, CV, a one-page statement describing research interests and teaching experience, a copy of published research (one article or book chapter), a sample syllabus, and a list of three referees and their contact information (letters are not required at this time). Use the Interfolio link to submit application to search committee chair Michele Marincola, Sherman Fairchild Distinguished Professor of Conservation, Conservation Center, IFA. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr <https://www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr>. NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Sustainability Statement: NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability <https://nyu.edu/sustainability>. ------------------------------ Michele Marincola Co-Chair and Sherman Fairchild Distinguished Professor of Conservation Conservation Center, IFA, NYU New York NY ------------------------------ 4.From: Katharina Schmidt-Ott Posted: Monday November 11, 2024 11:20 AM Subject: RE: handheld XRF Message: Dear All, Thank you very much for the numerous responses to our inquiry about the handheld XRF. It does indeed appear that our device is in need of major repairs at an unpleasantly early stage. As we are still in clarification with the manufacturer, I am unfortunately unable to provide any device details at the moment. Thank you for your understanding. Best regards, Katharina ------------------------------ Katharina Schmidt-Ott Head of conservation research Swiss National Museum, Collection Centre Affoltern am Albis ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 10-28-2024 18:41 From: Laura Mirebeau Subject: handheld XRF Dear Katharina, What a bummer. We're doing some XRF market research here at the National Library of New Zealand, we're hoping to purchase a portable XRF soon. The sales representatives we've been talking to (Bruker, Hitachi, Evident) all have said that tubes should have a pretty good life expectancy (I have in mind about 10 years, but cannot find any notes about that, so wouldn't want to make it up). Replacing the tube is quite expensive, around the $10,000 mark (NZD). Would you mind sharing which analyser you have? All the best, Laura Mirebeau ------------------------------ Laura Mirebeau Book and Paper Conservator National Library of New Zealand Wellington ------------------------------ Original Message: Sent: 10-24-2024 06:29 From: Katharina Schmidt-Ott Subject: handheld XRF Dear Community, in our conservation research lab we have a portable XRF-device whose X-ray tube unfortunately has broken after only 4 years. We would be interested to hear if anybody else with a portable device has encountered the same problem and if so, after how many years. If not, how long have your machines been in function? Thank you very much for your feedback, Katharina Schmidt-Ott ------------------------------ Katharina Schmidt-Ott Head of conservation research Swiss National Museum, Collection Centre Affoltern am Albis ------------------------------ You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. 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