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1. RE: Keep this forum free in 2025! 2. RE: Keep this forum free in 2025! 3. Seeking information on microscope and other equipment dust covers 4. Ultrasonic skin scrubber 5. Assistant Objects Conservator, The Conservation Center, Chicago, IL, USA 6. Internship in Library Materials Conservation, University of Washington Libraries, Seattle, WA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Rosa Lowinger Posted: Tuesday December 17, 2024 7:31 AM Subject: RE: Keep this forum free in 2025! Message: Done! Rosa Lowinger, F-AIC, FAPT, FAAR 09Founder/ Principal ConservatorRLA Conservation of Art + Architecture <http://www.rlaconservation.com> Miami Los Angeles 305.573.7011 323.377.8425Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/RLAConservation> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/rlaconservation/> | Website <https://rlaconservation.com/> New Yorker on Dwell Time <https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/11/06/the-woman-restoring-basquiats-forgotten-ferris-wheel> Kirkus Starred Review of Dwell Time <https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/rosa-lowinger/dwell-time/> This email message and any files attached are for the sole use of the intended recipient(s), are confidential and may contain privileged information from Rosa Lowinger & Associates. The information is intended solely for use by the individual(s) or entit(ies) named as the recipient hereof and is also covered by the electronic communications privacy act (18 USC Sections 2510-2521). Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, copying or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email immediately and destroy copies of the original message. ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 12/16/2024 11:33:00 AM From: Anna-Claire McGrath Subject: Keep this forum free in 2025! As one of the more than 11,500 people across the world using our Global Conservation Forum to get news, see job postings, exchange ideas, ask questions, and announce upcoming events, you already know that there is no other resource near this scale for conservation and preservation. You may also be among the thousands of people who benefited from the knowledge shared on CoOL <https://cool.culturalheritage.org/>, which provides free access to countless resources vital to those working to preserve cultural heritage. FAIC is dedicated to keeping the Global Conservation Forum and CoOL available free of charge. But providing you with conservation research via CoOL, moderating the Forum, and supporting subscribers can't happen without the financial support of donors like you. So we'll keep it simple: At this point, we still need $15,000 to meet our fundraising goal for 2024. That's easily within our reach: if only 6% of you give $25, we will exceed our goal. Please donate today <https://www.culturalheritage.org/about-us/foundation/donate/donate-online/cool-fund> – even a small donation puts us that much closer to making sure these resources remain free and accessible to all. Donations can be made through our secure online portal at: https://www.culturalheritage.org/donate <https://www.culturalheritage.org/donate>, with the option to choose the Conservation Online (CoOL) fund and directly support CoOL and the GCF. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] <https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&[email protected]> and we're happy to help. Many thanks for your participation and support. The Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC, formerly known as the Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works) is a tax-exempt, 501c(3) foundation. Our Federal tax identification number is 23-7424418. FAIC's state charity registration and disclosure information can be found at https://www.culturalheritage.org/donate <https://www.culturalheritage.org/about-us/foundation/donate>. ------------------------------ Anna-Claire McGrath Development Manager American Institute for Conservation and Foundation for Advancement in Conservation Washington DC ------------------------------ 2.From: Lissa Rosenthal-Yoffe Posted: Tuesday December 17, 2024 12:04 PM Subject: RE: Keep this forum free in 2025! Message: Thanks so very much Rosa for your donation to support this forum. We're most appreciative of all the ways you support our work and mission. Happy Holidays! xx -- lr-y. Lissa Rosenthal-Yoffe Executive Director, AIC and FAIC (she/her/hers) american institute for conservation Preserving Cultural Heritage foundation for advancement in conservation Protecting Cultural Heritage [email protected] <[email protected]> (p) 202.661.8060 727 15th St NW | Suite 500 | Washington, DC | 20005 culturalheritage.org <https://www.culturalheritage.org/> | @conservators <https://twitter.com/@conservators> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/aiconservation/> ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 12/17/2024 7:09:00 AM From: Rosa Lowinger Subject: RE: Keep this forum free in 2025! Done! Rosa Lowinger, F-AIC, FAPT, FAAR '09 Founder/ Principal Conservator RLA Conservation of Art + Architecture <http://www.rlaconservation.com> Miami • Los Angeles 305.573.7011 • 323.377.8425 Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/RLAConservation> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/rlaconservation/> | Website <https://rlaconservation.com/> New Yorker on Dwell Time <https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/11/06/the-woman-restoring-basquiats-forgotten-ferris-wheel> Kirkus Starred Review of Dwell Time <https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/rosa-lowinger/dwell-time/> This email message and any files attached are for the sole use of the intended recipient(s), are confidential and may contain privileged information from Rosa Lowinger & Associates. The information is intended solely for use by the individual(s) or entit(ies) named as the recipient hereof and is also covered by the electronic communications privacy act (18 USC Sections 2510-2521). Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, copying or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email immediately and destroy copies of the original message. ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 12/16/2024 11:33:00 AM From: Anna-Claire McGrath Subject: Keep this forum free in 2025! As one of the more than 11,500 people across the world using our Global Conservation Forum to get news, see job postings, exchange ideas, ask questions, and announce upcoming events, you already know that there is no other resource near this scale for conservation and preservation. You may also be among the thousands of people who benefited from the knowledge shared on CoOL <https://cool.culturalheritage.org/>, which provides free access to countless resources vital to those working to preserve cultural heritage. FAIC is dedicated to keeping the Global Conservation Forum and CoOL available free of charge. But providing you with conservation research via CoOL, moderating the Forum, and supporting subscribers can't happen without the financial support of donors like you. So we'll keep it simple: At this point, we still need $15,000 to meet our fundraising goal for 2024. That's easily within our reach: if only 6% of you give $25, we will exceed our goal. Please donate today <https://www.culturalheritage.org/about-us/foundation/donate/donate-online/cool-fund> – even a small donation puts us that much closer to making sure these resources remain free and accessible to all. Donations can be made through our secure online portal at: https://www.culturalheritage.org/donate <https://www.culturalheritage.org/donate>, with the option to choose the Conservation Online (CoOL) fund and directly support CoOL and the GCF. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] <https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&[email protected]> and we're happy to help. Many thanks for your participation and support. The Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC, formerly known as the Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works) is a tax-exempt, 501c(3) foundation. Our Federal tax identification number is 23-7424418. FAIC's state charity registration and disclosure information can be found at https://www.culturalheritage.org/donate <https://www.culturalheritage.org/about-us/foundation/donate>. ------------------------------ Anna-Claire McGrath Development Manager American Institute for Conservation and Foundation for Advancement in Conservation Washington DC ------------------------------ 3.From: Bart Devolder Posted: Tuesday December 17, 2024 12:04 PM Subject: Seeking information on microscope and other equipment dust covers Message: Dear colleagues, Over the past years we have gathered equipment that lives on tripods or stands, ranging from microscopes to IRR cameras. Sometimes these equipment pieces come with a dust cover that is, very often, too small (and not always the same material/color). Unfortunately my sewing skills are non-existent and I was wondering where people have been getting (custom made?) dust covers that will cover the piece of equipment until just above the ground. I was thinking to look at Etsy or so but wanted to reach out here first to see if people can share past experiences. Thank you very much in advance for pointing me in the right direction. ------------------------------ Bart Devolder Chief Conservator Princeton University Art Museum ------------------------------ 4.From: Marco Curione Posted: Tuesday December 17, 2024 12:05 PM Subject: Ultrasonic skin scrubber Message: Dear conservators, I would like to know if any restorers of paper artifacts have ever used an ultrasonic skin scrubber to remove surface deposits of dirt. ------------------------------ Marco Curione Paper Conservator Freelance/Private Practice/Self-employed/Independent Palermo ------------------------------ 5.From: Joshua McCauley Posted: Tuesday December 17, 2024 12:07 PM Subject: Assistant Objects Conservator, The Conservation Center, Chicago, IL, USA Message: Assistant Objects Conservator The Conservation Center Chicago, IL, USA The Conservation Center is soliciting applicants to join the company's Objects Department as an Assistant Objects Conservator. This department provides conservation treatments on different types of artifacts ranging from cultural heritage, decorative arts, archaeological and ethnographic objects, and modern and contemporary art. The ideal candidate should have the following: working knowledge of materials, techniques, and ethics of object conservation; extremely fine manual skills; the ability to carry out treatments of minor to major complexity; sound judgment; the ability to meet scheduled deadlines; and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and clients as a positive and productive team member. QUALIFICATIONS: An advanced degree in art conservation with a specialization in object conservation preferred; or an advanced degree with comparable training, and a minimum of two years of relevant post-graduate experience. Thorough understanding of conservation theory and practice. Strong grasp of the methods and materials utilized in object conservation. Ability to provide written condition reports, treatment recommendations, and post-treatment reports for a wide range of objects. Ability to perform highly skilled conservation treatments on different types of materials including, but not limited to the following: ceramics, glass, wood, lacquered surfaces, gilt wood, polychrome, ivory, leather, metal, plastic, and stone. Strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with other departments to execute treatments. Ability to adhere to strict deadlines. Ability to work in disaster recovery and triage situations. Exhibits skills necessary to complete all aspects of projects, throughout the treatment process. Previous experience in private practice strongly preferred. This is a full-time salaried position, which requires occasional travel. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience - benefits include medical insurance, vacation pay, and a 401 (k) retirement plan. Compensation: $50,000 - 60,000/year, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Conservation Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to contact Heather Becker at [email protected]. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references which illustrate qualifications. If applying from outside the US, a US work visa is required before applying. http://www.theconservationcenter.com/careers-internships/ <http://www.theconservationcenter.com/careers-internships/> Heather Becker, CEO ------------------------------ Joshua McCauley Senior Conservator of Objects and Frames The Conservation Center Chicago IL ------------------------------ 6.From: Leith Calcote Posted: Tuesday December 17, 2024 5:10 PM Subject: Internship in Library Materials Conservation, University of Washington Libraries, Seattle, WA Message: With generous funding from the Mellon Foundation, the University of Washington Libraries is pleased to offer a 10-week summer internship open to qualified applicants. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply and affiliation with the University of Washington is not required, but please note that we are unable to sponsor a visa for this internship. Application deadline is Monday, February 3, 2025. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) summer program. Duration is 10 weeks, with exact dates to be arranged between June and September 2025. The internship provides a $8,000 stipend. We are looking for interns who: Have good hand skills and attention to detail. Are interested in pursuing a career in the conservation of library materials. Have some previous experience with sewn book structures. Are actively preparing for or enrolled in a graduate level conservation program. Have a portfolio of work to share that includes examples of bookbinding, artwork or other hand crafts, and/or other conservation experiences. Working mainly under the supervision of the Senior Conservator of Books and Paper, the intern will have the opportunity to perform a range of conservation treatments on rare books, manuscripts, and other archival and special collections materials on paper. The intern will develop skills in treatment decision making, prepare condition and treatment reports with appropriate photo documentation, and gain additional experience in conservation treatment. The intern will also have the opportunity to learn about other aspects of the work of the preservation department as desired. A discussion will take place before the internship to help align the projects to the intern's skills and interests as much as possible. For additional information, or to apply, see: https://www.lib.washington.edu/about/employment/internships/conservation <https://www.lib.washington.edu/about/employment/internships/conservation> To ensure consideration, applications should be received no later than 5:00 pm (PST), Monday, February 3rd, 2025. ------------------------------ Leith Calcote Senior Conservator for Books & Paper University of Washington Libraries Seattle WA ------------------------------ 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.
