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1. Nozzle for Paraloid tubes 2. JAIC Sustainability within Conservation and Collections Care 3. Documenting collection deterioration over time 4. RE: JAIC Sustainability within Conservation and Collections Care 5. Hazards in Collections – two session IAP virtual course 6. Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship Postgraduate Fellowship in Paintings Conservation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Caroline Oliver Posted: Thursday February 27, 2025 6:45 AM Subject: Nozzle for Paraloid tubes Message: Hi All, I was wondering if anyone had a UK source of nozzles that would fit on a small paint tube? I'm making my own Paraloid B72 adhesive (thanks to Stephen Koob's instructions) and have aluminium tubes with a 7mm diameter opening. However I would like to have an applicator type nozzle on it (like the HMG tubes) to make it easier to use on site, but can't seem to find any. Thanks,Caroline Caroline Oliver [email protected] 069165 www.coconservation.co.uk <http://www.coconservation.co.uk> 2.From: Sejal Goel Posted: Thursday February 27, 2025 12:13 PM Subject: JAIC Sustainability within Conservation and Collections Care Message: The Sustainability Committee is pleased to announce the release of JAIC volume 64, issue 1, a special issue dedicated to Sustainability within Conservation and Collections Care. Research and case studies noted below include efforts in the US and abroad to lessen the fields' environmental impacts and reframe our work within a sustainable lens. We extend huge thanks to the authors for their contributions to this important topic as well as the many members of the committee who contributed to it. Many thanks to Carmina Lemare-Bertrand and Bonnie Naugle for their assistance and support. The call for abstracts received numerous submissions, many of which we hope will be featured in later issues of JAIC. There is incredible work being done to make the conservation and collections care fields more sustainable and we are so pleased to highlight these contributions. We encourage all members to read it and hope it inspires you to make positive and sustainable changes in your own practice. The issue is available online free to AIC members. CONTENT Introduction to the Special issue on Sustainability within Conservation and Collections Care (editorial) Kate Fugett https://doi.org/10.1080/01971360.2025.2454874 <https://doi.org/10.1080/01971360.2025.2454874> Future Occurrence of Climate-Induced Extreme Heat Events in Museum Galleries: A Modeling Study under Two 21st Century Climate Scenarios at V&A South Kensington (research article) https://doi.org/10.1080/01971360.2024.2390709 <https://doi.org/10.1080/01971360.2024.2390709> Bhavesh Shah, Sarah VanSnick, Pedro Gaspar, Emily R. Long, and Scott A. Orr Sustainability Tools in Cultural Heritage: Life Cycle Assessment Examining Crates for Heritage Objects (research article) Sarah Nunberg, Sarah A. Sanchez, and Matthew J. Eckelman https://doi.org/10.1080/01971360.2023.2240996 <https://doi.org/10.1080/01971360.2023.2240996>Calculating the Greenhouse Gas Emissions of the Central Depot of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna – First Results of the Pilot Study (research paper) Tanja Kimmel https://doi.org/10.1080/01971360.2023.2267263 <https://doi.org/10.1080/01971360.2023.2267263>Sustainable Practices Applied to the Environmental Management of Archival Collection Storage Spaces at the Southwest Wing in the National Maritime Museum in London, UK (research paper) Maria F. Bastidas-Spence https://doi.org/10.1080/01971360.2023.2197106 <https://doi.org/10.1080/01971360.2023.2197106>Social Dimensions of Sustainable Collections Care (case report) Sarah Barack and Jessica Walthew https://doi.org/10.1080/01971360.2024.2369823 <https://doi.org/10.1080/01971360.2024.2369823>Sustainable Education for Sustainable Heritage: Managing the Tension Between Professional Practice and Critical Inquiry (Open Access research article) Gustaf Leijonhufvud, Anna Karlström, and Tor Broström https://doi.org/10.1080/01971360.2024.2415792 ------------------------------ Sejal Goel Assistant Object Conservator Williamstown + Atlanta Art Conservation Center AIC Sustainability Committee Member ------------------------------ 3.From: Alison Draper Posted: Thursday February 27, 2025 12:15 PM Subject: Documenting collection deterioration over time Message: Hi, I am seeking some advice/thoughts regarding the best way to document deterioration to a mixed museum collection over time. For context, my organisation took the decision to move our collections from a stable environmentally acceptable location, to a building with a very poor environment ( hot, dry, extreme fluctuations) as part of a capital redevelopment programme and they will be there for at least 5 years. Despite boxing and rehousing some of it to provide a degree of mitigation, we know that things will deteriorate over time, specifically the book collections on open storage. We also have archives, works on paper, paintings, furniture, organic objects among the most vulnerable things which we use frequently for object based learning. We are a small ( but accredited) museum within a much bigger university and constantly need to promote the importance of a long term conservation approach to caring for the objects, and will need to demonstrate this for the new build.. Can anyone suggest published work that might address the idea of measuring or monitoring damage over time? I've looked at damage function but seems it seems very specialist. Is there something beyond surveys and detailed condition reports to monitor change ? Many thanks for any suggestions. Alison Draper ACR Object Conservator Manchester Metropolitan Special Collections Museum ------------------------------ Alison Draper Objects Conservator Manchester Metropolitan University Library Manchester United Kingdom ------------------------------ 4.From: Sarah Coggins Posted: Thursday February 27, 2025 1:57 PM Subject: RE: JAIC Sustainability within Conservation and Collections Care Message: Thank you for sending those links, Sejal. Some really interesting and important articles that I look forward to reading. Sarah Sarah Coggins Conservation Engineer 07470 044624 <tel:07470%20044624> maryrose.org <https://maryrose.org/> Follow us: <https://www.facebook.com/maryrosemuseum> <https://www.instagram.com/maryrosemuseum> <https://www.twitter.com/maryrosemuseum> <https://www.youtube.com/user/MaryRoseMuseum> Please note that I do not work Mondays <https://maryrose.org/dive-4D/> Registered Company No: 1415654 England | VAT Registration No: GB 209 8765 70 | Registered Charity No: 277503 ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 2/27/2025 9:36:00 AM From: Sejal Goel Subject: JAIC Sustainability within Conservation and Collections Care The Sustainability Committee is pleased to announce the release of JAIC volume 64, issue 1, a special issue dedicated to Sustainability within Conservation and Collections Care. Research and case studies noted below include efforts in the US and abroad to lessen the fields' environmental impacts and reframe our work within a sustainable lens. We extend huge thanks to the authors for their contributions to this important topic as well as the many members of the committee who contributed to it. Many thanks to Carmina Lemare-Bertrand and Bonnie Naugle for their assistance and support. The call for abstracts received numerous submissions, many of which we hope will be featured in later issues of JAIC. There is incredible work being done to make the conservation and collections care fields more sustainable and we are so pleased to highlight these contributions. We encourage all members to read it and hope it inspires you to make positive and sustainable changes in your own practice. The issue is available online free to AIC members. CONTENT Introduction to the Special issue on Sustainability within Conservation and Collections Care (editorial) Kate Fugett https://doi.org/10.1080/01971360.2025.2454874 <https://doi.org/10.1080/01971360.2025.2454874> Future Occurrence of Climate-Induced Extreme Heat Events in Museum Galleries: A Modeling Study under Two 21st Century Climate Scenarios at V&A South Kensington (research article) https://doi.org/10.1080/01971360.2024.2390709 <https://doi.org/10.1080/01971360.2024.2390709> Bhavesh Shah, Sarah VanSnick, Pedro Gaspar, Emily R. Long, and Scott A. Orr Sustainability Tools in Cultural Heritage: Life Cycle Assessment Examining Crates for Heritage Objects (research article) Sarah Nunberg, Sarah A. Sanchez, and Matthew J. Eckelman https://doi.org/10.1080/01971360.2023.2240996 <https://doi.org/10.1080/01971360.2023.2240996>Calculating the Greenhouse Gas Emissions of the Central Depot of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna – First Results of the Pilot Study (research paper) Tanja Kimmel https://doi.org/10.1080/01971360.2023.2267263 <https://doi.org/10.1080/01971360.2023.2267263>Sustainable Practices Applied to the Environmental Management of Archival Collection Storage Spaces at the Southwest Wing in the National Maritime Museum in London, UK (research paper) Maria F. Bastidas-Spence https://doi.org/10.1080/01971360.2023.2197106 <https://doi.org/10.1080/01971360.2023.2197106>Social Dimensions of Sustainable Collections Care (case report) Sarah Barack and Jessica Walthew https://doi.org/10.1080/01971360.2024.2369823 <https://doi.org/10.1080/01971360.2024.2369823>Sustainable Education for Sustainable Heritage: Managing the Tension Between Professional Practice and Critical Inquiry (Open Access research article) Gustaf Leijonhufvud, Anna Karlström, and Tor Broström https://doi.org/10.1080/01971360.2024.2415792 ------------------------------ Sejal Goel Assistant Object Conservator Williamstown + Atlanta Art Conservation Center AIC Sustainability Committee Member ------------------------------ 5.From: James Black Posted: Thursday February 27, 2025 4:42 PM Subject: Hazards in Collections – two session IAP virtual course Message: Date: Tuesday, 18th March and Wednesday, 19th March 2025 Time: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm GMT both days Tutor: Larry Carr Platform: Zoom Price: £135.00 Registration: Please register on Eventbrite <https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1080356869479?aff=oddtdtcreator> or email us if you prefer to pay by invoice <[email protected]>. This online course (which is conducted over two mornings GMT) is a basic introduction to the topic of hazards in collections. It provides an awareness of a range of commonly encountered hazards, giving relevant object and archival examples, indicating situations where there may be a chance of being harmed and describing useful precautions which may help to reduce risks. The prime focus is the range of hazardous objects and hazardous materials which may be encountered by conservators, technicians, collections managers, registrars, etc who work with museum, gallery and other collections of objects and art. The emphasis is on the evaluation of the risks posed by different materials, measures to control / minimise such risks* and the practicalities of protecting oneself and other staff against them including the use of warning labelling. Over the 4 sessions, the materials covered include asbestos, radioactive substances, toxic metals, pesticides, biohazards, chemicals, poisons, controlled drugs, firearms and ammunition, nitrate film and polychlorinated biphenyls. Physical hazards (blades, glass, pressure vessels etc) are also considered. Handouts will be provided. * Legislation exists in most countries to control the availability and use of hazardous materials. This is mentioned in relation to UK law (which remains very close to the EU law) but not covered in detail. Larry Carr is one of the UK’s authorities in the subject of health hazards found in object collections. He is a health and safety professional with more than a decade of experience in the museums sector including the Science Museum, British Museum and other UK National Museums. ------------------------------ James Black Co-ordinator International Academic Projects London www.academicprojects.co.uk ------------------------------ 6.From: Dean Yoder Posted: Thursday February 27, 2025 4:42 PM Subject: Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship Postgraduate Fellowship in Paintings Conservation Message: The Cleveland Museum of Art welcomes applications for the Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship Postgraduate Fellowship in Paintings Conservation. The fellowship is a one-year, post-graduate, advanced training fellowship with renewal of up to two additional years. There will be a particular focus on the Museum's seventeenth and eighteenth century French and German paintings, in preparation for upcoming gallery reinstallations of the permanent collection. The fellowship offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and well-equipped paintings lab with experienced paintings conservators. The Cleveland Museum of Art is renowned for the quality and breadth of its collection, which includes more than 66,500 objects and spans 6,000 years of achievement in the arts. A major renovation and expansion project completed in 2014 has transformed the museum into a significant international forum for exhibitions, scholarship, performing arts and art education. One of the top comprehensive art museums in the nation and free of charge to all, the Cleveland Museum of Art is located in the University Circle neighborhood. The city and surrounding areas contain excellent cultural institutions, outdoor parks, and schools. Cleveland has a robust arts and culture scene, including The Cleveland Orchestra, one of the world's finest symphonies. Local resources and collaborators include Case Western Reserve University with its innovative maker space, think[box], the Cleveland Clinic, and ICA-Art Conservation, which is the nation's oldest regional lab. For more information on the department please visit https://www.clevelandart.org/conservation <https://www.clevelandart.org/conservation> Salary: Full-time work is 35 hours per week, although occasional overtime might be necessary, for example, when traveling for work. The candidate must be eligible to legally work in the US. Mellon Fellowship Salary: $48,360.00 Professional development and travel: up to $3,000 Application Procedure: Please view the full job listing and submit an application online through the Cleveland Museum of Art's website. <https://recruiting.ultipro.com/CLE1004CMA/JobBoard/85cb4420-40e1-440b-9c73-ab703c4fa94d/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=05f77609-eca5-4679-95aa-c7ebb470b1f9> Deadline for applications is April 18, 2025 For consideration, please submit the following materials in English. PDF format is strongly preferred, and please be sure to include your last name in the title of each document. · A letter stating your interests and intent in applying for the position. · Curriculum vitae · Online portfolio (preferred) or examples of examination and treatment reports with images · Contact list for three professional references PPlease direct any questions about the Fellowship to Dean Yoder at [email protected] d A ------------------------------ Dean Yoder Lapis Senior Conservator of Paintings Cleveland Museum of Art Cleveland United States ------------------------------ 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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