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1. Scroll Vol. 4 - Out now. 2. RE: Asbestos training recommendations 3. RE: Mold on wooden furniture 4. Vacancy at The National Galleries of Scotland - Lead Sculpture Conservator 5. Latest issue of JAIC is now available online 6. Apply for Intentional Mentorship Online Workshop 7. RE: Black Archival Felt 8. Full time permanent job opening: Paper Conservator, The New York Public Library ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Jessica Chandy Posted: Tuesday December 10, 2024 6:49 AM Subject: Scroll Vol. 4 - Out now. Message: Scroll is a journal supported by the Student Conservators at Melbourne (SC@M). It is a platform for students and emerging heritage professionals to talk about cultural materials, its study and preservation. The editors invite members of the Global Conservation Forum to download Scroll Vol. 4 <https://www.studentconservators.com/scroll>, which features eleven submissions that are informative and thought-provoking, as follows: Annie Llewellyn & Gabriel Nodea, 'Hand eye ear coordination'. Aslı Günel, 'Acknowledging and owning conservators' creative labour: Why should the profession care?'. Alison Moule, 'Quilt quandary: Considering the conservation impacts of upcycling antique quilts in contemporary fashion'. Siân Blake, 'You can't mark there! Identifying and conserving historic graffiti at the St Neots Museum'. Yori Akbar Setiyawan, 'Conserving the past, conserving the present: Conservation of lontar (palm-leaf) manuscripts in Bali, Indonesia'. Jonathan van Toor, 'Performing culture better: The conservation student's cookbook'. Rebecca Taldo & Dr Anna Piccirillo, 'A medieval medical manuscript from the 15th century: Codicological research and diagnostic campaign on a Western Gothic binding'. Alexis Drapanas, 'The collapse of objective conservation: Societal influence on the treatment of paintings'. Taryn Ryan, 'Investigating accessible textile fibre identification: A flowchart'. Supansa Thongsuk, 'Yellow Hue Memory of Grimwade Centre'. Debbi Min, 'Total obliteration: A report on the destruction of heritage monuments, sites, and artifacts in Gaza'. Please use the following link to access the publication: https://www.studentconservators.com/scroll <https://www.studentconservators.com/scroll> The editors wish to thank Scroll contributors for trusting us to share their inspiring work. - Joshua Loke, Lauren Wolfram, Jess Chandy, Misty Wade and Holly Brown. ------------------------------ Jessica Chandy Student University of Sydney Sydney NSW ------------------------------ 2.From: Helena Jaeschke Posted: Tuesday December 10, 2024 6:49 AM Subject: RE: Asbestos training recommendations Message: Socotec and Kadec (asbestos management companies in the UK) have proved very sympathetic to museum problems and keen to work with them to deal with problems in the collections, in accordance with UK law. I hope everyone is aware of the excellent resource https://hazardsincollections.org.uk/ Larry Carr is the main provider of hazards in collections training in the UK. Larry (at) Larrycarr.co.uk Hope this helps Helena ------------------------------ Helena Jaeschke, ACR FIIC Conservation Development Officer Museum Development South SWest Taunton UK ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 12-09-2024 15:10 From: Valerie Tomlinson Subject: Asbestos training recommendations Hi Arianne Asbestos regulations vary from country to country, but in most places I think the asbestos remediation itself has to be done by trained and certified professionals, which means you are not doing the remediation yourself. You have to hire in a contractor to do the work. What you need to do is know how to spot a possible problem, which is mainly knowing what types of objects are likely to have asbestos in them. If you suspect asbestos, the object has to be tested for it, again with the work usually being done by a laboratory professional which you contract out to. If asbestos is suspected/confirmed, then it all has to be sealed off, often including the entire area around the object, not just the object itself. You just wait until the contractor is done. The closest I have come to doing asbestos treatment myself was at a previous workplace, where an old boiler room had been used for storing broken plaster components of old plaster works. The boiler was old enough to be lagged entirely in asbestos and the entire room was deemed contaminated. They would only allow us conservators in the room while the work was being done if we took the certification course. As we were concerned about the handling of the plaster artworks by people not trained in handling of art, we did take the training and work along side the asbestos remediation people. It was gruelling, exhausting work. We had to seal ourselves in protective tyvek and breathing gear with not a single square centimeter of skin exposed. We had to hose down and strip off outer layers without contaminating our inner selves in an airlock entry, and change into our outside selves. This had to be done even to just go for a pee, so we had teams designated to work for an hour at a time, max, then switch over. All equipment and gear used in remediating the asbestos had to be disposed of as hazardous waste after the project was over, including all the vacuum cleaners and brushes. You would only have your museum staff and equipment used to do this work if there was sufficient concern about handling. Otherwise it's much simpler, easier and even probably cheaper to just hire the trained professionals and let them do their thing. That's what we did for all future asbestos discoveries. Your involvment as a conservator is best kept to identifying potential problems, and sealing them in polyethylene until confirmed safe. ------------------------------ Valerie Tomlinson Conservator of Modern and Contemporary Art Art Gallery of Ontario Toronto ON +1 613-697-0159 ------------------------------ Original Message: Sent: 12-03-2024 12:18 From: Arianne Panton Subject: Asbestos training recommendations Dear all, We are looking for recommendations for Asbestos training specific (or particularly relevant) to cultural heritage Ideally we would like an in-person course (in the UK), but welcome any suggestions you have. Thank you! ------------------------------ Arianne Panton Manager of Conservation & Research The Leather Conservation Centre Grosvenor Chambers Northampton, NN1 2EW 01604719766 ------------------------------ 3.From: Valeria Cocchetti Posted: Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:55 AM Subject: RE: Mold on wooden furniture Message: Molds should not be removed with a damp cloth but only with Dry cleaning. The only solvents that kill molds are 70% isopropyl alcohol and 30% water.. so do some tests to verify that solvent mixture is not harmful to the surface finish of the furniture ------------------------------ Valeria Cocchetti Conservator Florence ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 12-09-2024 10:26 From: Jennifer Waxman Subject: Mold on wooden furniture Hello, I am an archivist working in a library and archive with majority book and paper collections but the occasional piece of furniture or object has made its way into our collection. I have recently discovered active mold on a 19 century Dutch style carved wooden cabinet. The carvings are intricate and the cabinet as expected has storage spaces with doors and drawers. While me and our Conservation Librarian are confident in mold remediation for book and paper material, neither of us have experience with wooden objects. Aside from gently wiping down this piece with a damp cloth, are there any other actions I can take to clean this piece of furniture? Are there any solvents that are safe to use for molder mediation on wooden furniture? Thanks, Jennifer Waxman Jennifer Waxman | Head of Collection Management Tulane University Libraries – Tulane University Special Collections ------------------------------ Jennifer Waxman Head of Collection Management Tulane University Libraries New Orleans LA (504) 598-2985 ------------------------------ 4.From: Lorraine Maule Posted: Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:55 AM Subject: Vacancy at The National Galleries of Scotland - Lead Sculpture Conservator Message: Vacancy: Lead Sculpture Conservator Location: Edinburgh Salary: 42,938- 48,054 per annum, plus generous benefits package, onsite working Application Deadline: 6 January 2025 Job Summary About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new role of Sculpture Conservator within our Conservation team. This role offers the unique opportunity to establish sculpture conservation as a discipline within the organisation. You'll already have extensive work experience in the museums sector with a recognised post-graduate conservation qualification or equivalent training/experience. To succeed, you'll need to be resourceful, enthusiastic, and possess excellent interpersonal skills, alongside a strong network of professional contacts both in the UK and internationally. This position is integral to the department, complementing existing conservation specialisms in preventive, paper, paintings, frames, and time-based media. The department has a strong emphasis on keeping up-to-date with developments in the wider profession and fostering a culture of research and teamwork. Our sculpture collection is diverse, encompassing everything from classical marble busts to contemporary installations. It also involves collaborations such as the Artist Rooms collection, jointly owned with Tate. While you must be confident working across the collection, it's expected that you will bring or develop expertise in a particular area, likely focusing on modern or contemporary sculpture. Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday, 06 January 2025. Want to discover more about us? Click here <https://www.nationalgalleries.org/careers> to explore our website. What's on offer for you? Click here <https://www.nationalgalleries.org/careers/whats-on-offer-for-you> to see our full benefits. Any questions? Go to our frequently asked questions here <https://www.nationalgalleries.org/careers> or contact the Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] <[email protected]> At the National Galleries of Scotland we're committed to embedding Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the way we work. We want everyone to feel a sense of belonging and freedom to be themselves at work or at play with us. Take a look at our Equality, Inclusion and Diversity priorities and commitments <https://www.nationalgalleries.org/about-us/plans-policies/developing-equality-diversity-inclusion-EDI-commitments> for more information. Lorraine Maule Senior Paintings Conservator Email/Teams: [email protected] <[email protected]> Phone: 0131 624 6370 Address: National Galleries of Scotland, 75 Belford Road, Edinburgh, EH4 3DR National Galleries Scotland | Yours to discover <http://www.nationalgalleries.org/> 5.From: Carmina Lamare-Bertrand Posted: Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:55 AM Subject: Latest issue of JAIC is now available online Message: JAIC, Volume 63, Issue 4 Read the latest issue of JAIC (Journal of the American Institute for Conservation) at https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/yjac20/current <https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/yjac20/current>. AIC members can access these articles online by using their membership details through our portal <https://www.culturalheritage.org/>. Editorial <https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01971360.2024.2423581> Julio M. del Hoyo-Meléndez Research Articles Leveraging Systems Thinking to Dismantle Systemic Racism in Conservation <https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01971360.2024.2348903> Joelle D. J. Wickens & Anisha Gupta Tricks of the Shade: Preservation of Chemically Developed Shading Papers Based on DuoShade Samples <https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01971360.2023.2293529> Gwenanne Edwards, Adrienne Lundgren, Marcie B. Wiggins & Colette Hardman-Peavy Analytical Investigation of Two Syrian-Style Bronze Sphinx Plaques from the Iron Age of West Asia (First Millennium BCE) <https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01971360.2024.2360282> Omid Oudbashi, Michael Seymour & J.-F. de Lapérouse Using a PH-adjusted Semi-rigid Agarose Gel with Ion Exchange Resin for Poultice Desalination: Preliminary Experimentation and Case Studies <https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01971360.2024.2361547> Brittany Dolph Dinneen, Jessica Betz Abel & Renée Stein Book Review No Ship Sets Out to Be a Shipwreck by Joan Wickersham <https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01971360.2024.2418694> Jessica Walthew Are you thinking of publishing with JAIC or have questions for the editors? Send me an email at [email protected] <[email protected]>. I'll be happy to explain the process and answer any questions. ------------------------------ Carmina Lamare-Bertrand Communications Manager American Institute for Conservation and Foundation for Advancement in Conservation ------------------------------ 6.From: Sarah Saetren Posted: Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:55 AM Subject: Apply for Intentional Mentorship Online Workshop Message: Apply by January 16 to participate in FAIC's upcoming free online workshop, "Inclusive Mentorship: Intentional Mentorship <https://learning.culturalheritage.org/products/inclusive-mentorship-intentional-mentorship>." The workshop is organized by AIC's Education and Training Committee as part of the Inclusive Mentorship series taking place in 2025. Apply now to join the first workshop, taking place online on Wednesday, February 26 at 12:30-2pm ET. Mentors in under-resourced departments and institutions wear a lot of hats. Being a coach, supervisor, and colleague can be a few. It is difficult to see where the line of one role ends and the other begins. In this 90-minute workshop, participants will work through interactive exercises that align their intentions of becoming a mentor or mentee with the concrete needs of being in a working relationship of this kind. Participants will understand the key roles and responsibilities associated with a mentoring relationship and use small groups to gain self-awareness of their desire to be a mentor or a mentee and how to set realistic expectations when entering into the relationship that promotes sustainability for those involved. Mentorship is an integral part of career growth, development, and retention. This workshop is part of FAIC's Inclusive Mentorship series which is organized by AIC's Education and Training Committee, and aims to create foundational opportunities to develop and inspire inclusive mentors and culture change. Culture change is a critical undertaking for organizations seeking to thrive in an ever-evolving world. This workshop is for conservation professionals who want to better understand what they should expect from a mentor/mentee relationship. Participants will be selected with the intention of creating a diverse group of participants from a variety of backgrounds, locations, institution types, and career levels. The live sessions for the workshop will take place in Zoom and automated captions will be available. The session will not be recorded, but a self-study version will be released in the spring. Learn more here: https://learning.culturalheritage.org/products/inclusive-mentorship-intentional-mentorship <https://learning.culturalheritage.org/products/inclusive-mentorship-intentional-mentorship> Stay tuned for more information on the Inclusive Mentorship series, which will include an in-person workshop at the AIC Annual Meeting in Minneapolis and another online workshop this fall. ------------------------------ Sarah Saetren FAIC Education Manager ------------------------------ 7.From: Perrine LeSaux Posted: Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:56 AM Subject: RE: Black Archival Felt Message: We order felt through Benchmark. https://www.benchmarkcatalog.com/collections/padding We have had issues with colors of the suede being discontinued, so if you like it, get a bunch. ------------------------------ Perrine LeSaux Post Graduate Fellow Paper Conservation Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Williamsburg, VA 23185 [email protected] ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 12-06-2024 09:28 From: Shirley Ellis Subject: Black Archival Felt Does anyone know of a Canadian or American supplier for black archival felt (polyester)? Shirley Ellis Sent from my iPhone 8.From: Denise Stockman Posted: Tuesday December 10, 2024 4:49 PM Subject: Full time permanent job opening: Paper Conservator, The New York Public Library Message: The New York Public Library is excited to announce an opening for a full-time permanent Paper Conservator. This position reports to the Senior Paper Collections Conservator, and will focus primarily on the special collections of the Library for the Performing Arts, including manuscripts, sheet music, set and costume designs, posters, and a variety of materials selected for exhibition and loan. Day to day work will be carried out at our spacious Long Island City conservation lab. Please see the posting (https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/postings/a27efe48-6be3-4e81-bcd4-3a741509de62 <https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/postings/a27efe48-6be3-4e81-bcd4-3a741509de62>) for salary and other details. We will begin reviewing applications after 12/16/24 and will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. -- Denise Stockman Senior Paper Collections Conservator Library Services Center The New York Public Library 31-11 Thomson Avenue, Room 302 Long Island City, NY 11101 212.930.0723 nypl.org <http://nypl.org> Follow us on Instagram @nyplconservation You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. To change your subscriptions, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?UserKey=d16eaa87-0f69-494b-9f2f-303dbc1222e1&sKey=fab9aa4f27a04c5d876e&GroupKey=757a8f16-505f-4323-8e74-e376757aa9f7.
