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1. Reminder: Second International Climate Control Conference 2. RE: Metal detectors to detect embedded metal in stone 3. AMA on Care of Photographic Collections with Gary Albright CONSERV ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Sejal Goel Posted: Wednesday November 13, 2024 9:38 AM Subject: Reminder: Second International Climate Control Conference Message: Hello all! The Sustainability Committee would like to add further information regarding Ki Culture's Second International Climate Control Conference! Online 4-5 December Free to attend! Register HERE <https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vfu-gpjwtHNfJEEMRT9kClEqxh1CKL6PG> Climate Control is one of the hottest topics in the cultural world right now. Not only is this a huge opportunity for more sustainable practices, but it is a change to improve our knowledge and competencies as cultural professionals. Latest scientific research indicates that climate control as is currently practiced is not best practice for collections management - not to mention the massive carbon footprint. Due to a slight misunderstanding about the application of London-based parameters and rating systems, museums have been wasting energy and money to try to realize impossible 'standards' that have additionally made art inaccessible for loans. But a new understanding of climate control and approaches that are better for the environment, better for the collections, and better for our wallets - are opening up doors globally. During this event, we will explore the latest on climate control and be presented with case studies from museums around the globe who have updated their climate control practices - realizing energy savings of 50% through simple measures. Join to see how museums are implementing Bizot, shutting down their systems at night, and updating parameters based on what their collections need rather than what their colleagues across the globe are requiring in loan agreements. And see how registrars and conservators are rewriting loan agreements and negotiating new terms to support this movement. Find out more on the conference webpage here https://kifutures.com/international-climate-control-conference-2/ <https://kifutures.com/international-climate-control-conference-2/> and follow Ki Culture's social for more information about participants and speakers! This information is third-party content reposted by the Sustainability Committee as a part of our mission to make sustainability issues and practices more visible in the field. All the best, ------------------------------ Sejal Goel Assistant Object Conservator Williamstown + Atlanta Art Conservation Center AIC Sustainability Committee Member ------------------------------ 2.From: Jean Dendy Posted: Wednesday November 13, 2024 12:19 PM Subject: RE: Metal detectors to detect embedded metal in stone Message: We've recently discussed the issue of prematurely breaking portable hand-held XRF devices in an XRF workshop. Apparently you can't allow the wattage to go over 50kv or they will break. And apparently there are no guardrails. Many devices will allow you set the KV over the limit that they can safely handle and you won't get a warning. Find out from your manufacturer what the maximum wattage recommendation for you model is. Jean Dendy Senior Conservator 100 Queen's Park Toronto, ON M5S 2C6 416 586 5511 ROM acknowledges that this museum sits on the ancestral lands of the Wendat, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and the Anishinaabek Nation, which includes the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, since time immemorial to today. Le ROM reconnat que le Muse est situ sur les terres ancestrales des Wendats, de la Confdration des Haudenosaunee et de la Nation Anishinabek, y compris la Premire Nation des Mississaugas de Credit, et qu'ils occupent ces terres depuis la nuit des temps. Closing Soon, Quilts: Made in Canada <https://www.rom.on.ca/en/exhibitions-galleries/exhibitions/quilts-made-in-canada>. Tickets at rom.ca <https://www.rom.on.ca/en >. Derniers jours : Courtepointes, fabriques au Canada <https://www.rom.on.ca/fr/expositions-et-galeries/expositions/courtepointes-fabriquees-au-canada>. Visitez rom.ca/fr <https://www.rom.on.ca/fr >. ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 11/12/2024 2:36:00 AM From: Olaf Pung Subject: RE: Metal detectors to detect embedded metal in stone Dear Elina, I have two devices in use- let‘s take for example a live size Marble sculpture, to find the dowel in the arm or leg, and for staples close to the surface, I use Bosch DMO 10, that is quite accurate in localisation, but it does not reach Into depth. For a dowel in the waist of your sculpture, you will need a detector with a larger spool, I borrow it from the archaeologist. Hope this will help, best regards, Olaf Pung, LVR Landesmuseum Bonn, Germany ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 11/10/2024 5:41:00 AM From: Elina Rodriguez Millan Subject: Metal detectors to detect embedded metal in stone My team is currently looking into getting a new metal detector to detect dowels, pins, etc. when surveying architectural features. Are there any specific models you use and would recommend? Many thanks, Elina ------------------------------ Elina Rodriguez Millan Stone Conservator Historic Environment Scotland [email protected] ------------------------------ 3.From: M. Susan Barger Posted: Wednesday November 13, 2024 7:48 PM Subject: AMA on Care of Photographic Collections with Gary Albright CONSERV Message: We have scheduled an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Caring for Photograph Collections with Gary Albright <https://community.conserv.io/c/ama-s/ama-on-caring-for-photographs-with-gary-albright?utm_campaign=Community&utm_source=DistLists&utm_content=AMA%20gary%20albright>. The way this works is that you have up until 1pm ET on November 26th to type your questions as a reply/comment to the post linked above. Gary will be logged on for an hour starting at 1pm ET on November 26 to type replies to your questions. You do not have to be present while he is doing this as you and everyone else will be able to see his answers at any time following the AMA. Go ahead and start asking your specific questions now. BONUS points if you ask good general questions that you think may benefit the entire community (even if you think you may know the answer)! If you'd rather post anonymously, feel free to send me your questions, and I will post them for you. Otherwise, you can start leaving your questions today. Hope to see you there! ------------------------------ M. Susan Barger, PhD Conserv Community Board [email protected] Santa Fe NM ------------------------------ You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. To change your subscriptions, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions. 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