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1. North East Wales Archives project conservator position ,Hawarden, North Wales 2. **Deadline Extended - Leather and Related Materials Working Group 13th Interim Meeting** 3. RE: Crystals on artefacts in showcases 4. RE: Upcoming deadline (April 30) for Special Issue of Heritage Journal: The Conservation of Glass in Heritage Science 5. Conservation presentations - Costume Ball Symposium at the McCord Stewart Museum ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Mark Allen Posted: Wednesday March 12, 2025 10:33 AM Subject: North East Wales Archives project conservator position ,Hawarden, North Wales Message: Subject: North East Wales Archives project conservator position, Hawarden, North Wales Message: Project conservator post. North East Wales Archives is looking for a conservator to undertake work on a grant-funded project for a period of 34 weeks. The work involves a large and complex volume, plus some fragile letters. You will have the opportunity to implement the conservation of paper and binding; to identify and assess degradation factors, interpret results and make judgements on the use of scientific processes, chemical treatments and intricate practical conservation techniques to improve the longevity and subsequent storage of the material. You will have a recognised conservation qualification and experience of archive conservation work. In addition, you will have good inter-personal skills, initiative and motivation to work flexibly as part of a team or individually without constant supervision; keen attention to detail and an appreciation of the importance of diligence and accuracy in the work undertaken. You will also need the ability to handle (with assistance/appliances as appropriate) large, heavy and fragile documents, materials and equipment. Grade G03, 26,409 p.a. 2025 Pay Award Pending. Search for - project conservator following this link https://www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/Resident/Jobs-and-careers/Current-Job-Vacancies/Home.aspx <https://www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/Resident/Jobs-and-careers/Current-Job-Vacancies/Home.aspx> For more information or an informal discussion please contact: Mark Allen, Conservator email: [email protected] <[email protected]> Mark Allen RCARA Cadwraeth|Conservation Archifau Gogledd Ddwyrain Cymru (Penarlg) | North East Wales Archives (Hawarden) Cyngor Sir y Fflint | Flintshire County Council Ffn |Tel.: English/Saesneg: 01244 532414 Cymraeg/Welsh: 01267 224923 Ebost | Email: [email protected] <[email protected]> Mark Allen RCARA Cadwraeth|Conservation Archifau Gogledd Ddwyrain Cymru (Penarlg) | North East Wales Archives (Hawarden) Cyngor Sir y Fflint | Flintshire County Council Ffn |Tel.: English/Saesneg: 01244 532414 Cymraeg/Welsh: 01267 224923 Ebost | Email: [email protected] <[email protected]> www.agddc.cymry <http://www.agddc.cymry/> | www.newa.wales <http://www.newa.wales/> Rydym yn croesawu gohebiaeth yn y Gymraeg a'r Saesneg a byddwn yn ymateb i ohebiaeth yn yr un iaith. Ni fydd y defnydd o'r naill iaith yn arwain at oedi. Mae'r e-bost hwn, gan gynnwys unrhyw atodiadau, yn breifat a chyfrinachol ac ni ddylid ei rannu heb ganiatd yr anfonwr. Os derbynioch chi'r e-bost hwn ar gam, rhowch wybod i'r anfonwr a dileu'r e-bost. Os cyflwynir unrhyw farn, cyngor, casgliadau ac unrhyw wybodaeth arall yn y neges hon nad oes a wnelo busnes swyddogol Cyngor Sir y Fflint, deellir nad ydynt wedi'u rhoi na'u cymeradwyo ganddo nac ar ei ran, ac felly ni fydd Cyngor Sir y Fflint yn derbyn unrhyw gyfrifoldeb o gwbl amdanynt. We welcome correspondence in Welsh and English and you will receive a response in the same language. Use of either language will not lead to a delay. This email, including any attachments, is private and confidential and should not be shared without permission from the sender. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete it from your account. Opinions, advice, conclusions, and other information in this message that do not relate to the official business of Flintshire County Council shall be understood as neither given nor endorsed by it, or on its behalf, and consequently Flintshire County Council shall bear no responsibility whatsoever in respect thereof. 2.From: Arianne Panton Posted: Wednesday March 12, 2025 10:33 AM Subject: **Deadline Extended - Leather and Related Materials Working Group 13th Interim Meeting** Message: Dear Colleagues Please note that The call for abstracts for the ICOM CC Leather and Related Materials Group 13th Interim Meeting: Leather Conservation for Today has been extended until 31st March. We particularly welcome abstracts for posters. The conference will be held at De Montfort University in Leicester, UK on October 30 and 31, 2025, and will have a hybrid format, with options for both in-person and remote attendance. In-person presentations will be prioritised. The theme of the conference is "Leather Conservation for Today." With this topic, we aim to explore key issues facing our specialism today, exploring new and innovative treatments, techniques and perspectives across the wide category of leather and skin materials. We are hoping for contributions representing diverse areas of our specialism, including conservation, new perspectives on the impact of old/previous treatments, materials, analytical techniques, and/or (art-)historical aspects. We are particularly interested in further consideration and study of 19th, 20th and 21st century leather and leather objects, as well as treatments that employ new materials or innovative techniques, such as mineral-tanned leather, leather with synthetic coatings, modern and contemporary objects involving leather, use of sulphur-free leather or other modern skin materials as a repair material, or any innovation in treatment, approach and contextual understanding. We welcome proposals for 20-minute papers and for posters. For either format, please submit an abstract of a maximum of 500 words. Abstracts should be in English and must include a title and author name(s), institutional affiliation(s), and contact information (phone number and email address). Word document is the preferred format. Abstracts must be submitted by Monday, March 31, 2025, to Rosie Bolton at [email protected] <[email protected]>. They will be peer reviewed by the working group coordinator and assistant coordinators, and authors of selected papers and posters will be notified in April. A publication will follow the meeting. PLEASE NOTE that this open call runs concurrently with the Call for Abstracts for the ICOM-CC Triennial Conference to be held in Oslo, 2026 and abstracts cannot be submitted to both events. If you are unsure about which event would be most suitable for your specific submission, please feel free to contact me to discuss! Best wishes Rosie Bolton Coordinator ICOM CC Leather and Related Materials Working Group Rosie Bolton Head of Centre The Leather Conservation Centre Floor 3 Grosvenor Chamber The Grosvenor Centre Northampton NN1 2EW 01604719766 Leather Conservation Centre <https://leatherconservation.org/> ------------------------------ Arianne Panton Manager of Conservation & Research The Leather Conservation Centre Grosvenor Chambers Northampton, NN1 2EW 01604719766 ------------------------------ 3.From: Gerhard Eggert Posted: Wednesday March 12, 2025 10:34 AM Subject: RE: Crystals on artefacts in showcases Message: Dear Ms. Segelstein, interesting case! Is that ceramics your crystals are growing on? We have seen similar looking growth of various calcium acetate phases on ceramics and calcareous materials, see our review paper at ICOM-CC Beijing, download from https://www.icom-cc-publications-online.org/4463 <https://www.icom-cc-publications-online.org/4463> Get a sample analysed with X-ray powder diffraction (If you have no one at hand, you can send it to us). Please notify me of the outcome! Gerhard Eggert gerhard.eggert(at)abk-stuttgart.de Institute of Conservation Sciences Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 3/10/2025 9:19:00 PM From: Ariane Segelstein Subject: Crystals on artefacts in showcases Dear colleagues, At Heritage Conservation Centre (Singapore) we are facing crystals growth on an artefact inside a showcase. In museums, crystals have been reported in few cases, from 2006 with thanks to the Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam) and the Museum of Fine Arts (Boston). After analysis, the Rijksmuseum and the MFA found the same pollutant compound. We found something different. And you, do you have crystals issue ? Please contact us to share with HCC team. We can start a review of these cases to help the conservation community to understand these phenomena, preventive measures and remedial treatments. ------------------------------ Ariane Segelstein Senior Conservator Heritage Conservation Centre Singapore ------------------------------ 4.From: Gerhard Eggert Posted: Wednesday March 12, 2025 10:34 AM Subject: RE: Upcoming deadline (April 30) for Special Issue of Heritage Journal: The Conservation of Glass in Heritage Science Message: The special issue of Heritage is certainly an interesting experiment, I'm looking forward to seeing the outcome. However, authors be aware: you have an alternative choice. As Kate Seymour posted on Jan. 15th, ICOM-CC is asking for extended abstracts for their Triennial Conference 2026 in Oslo (Norway). They will have their traditional 'Glass and Ceramics Session'. Papers will be made available open access on the ICOM-CC Publications Online website. Gerhard Eggert Institute of Conservation Sciences Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 3/11/2025 9:20:00 PM From: Rebecca Gridley Subject: Upcoming deadline (April 30) for Special Issue of Heritage Journal: The Conservation of Glass in Heritage Science Dear Colleagues, I am writing with a reminder of the upcoming deadline to submit to a Special Issue of Heritage Journal dedicated to the comprehensive and multidisciplinary glass conservation field, inviting contributions which cover glass studies and the conservation of glass from all epochs, including contemporary art. This Special Issue seeks to gather research articles and reviews on pioneering and original research, practical applications, novel methodologies, and case studies, highlighting cutting-edge research and innovative practices in the preservation and restoration of glass artefacts. We welcome contributions on the following topics of interest: Innovative Treatments: Groundbreaking treatments that revolutionise traditional methods, utilising modern technologies and materials to enhance the restoration and stabilisation of glass objects. Papers revisiting and adapting more conventional techniques are also welcome. Complex Deterioration Mechanisms: Intricate factors contributing to glass degradation, including environmental conditions, chemical composition, and previous restorations. We also seek advances in analytical methodologies for diagnosing and mitigating these complex deterioration processes. Composite Objects of Glass and Other Materials-Issues and Solutions: The unique challenges of treating composite objects, including specialised approaches to maintaining the integrity of glass in combination with other materials, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary solutions. Sustainability, Preventive Conservation, and Storage: Sustainable practices in glass conservation, including the use of environmentally friendly materials and processes, and preventive conservation strategies to control environmental factors and monitor the condition of glass artefacts to prevent and manage degradation phenomena. Training in Glass Conservation: Current educational initiatives and the integration of innovative methodologies into training programmes. Our final aim is to gather expertise and share experiences that actively contribute to the preservation of glass heritage. Information on the Special Issue and manuscript submission information can be found here, along with the Guest Editors contact information: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/heritage/special_issues/2D633U0B77 <https://www.mdpi.com/journal/heritage/special_issues/2D633U0B77> We welcome research articles and review articles, as well as short communications. The deadline for manuscript submissions is 30 April 2025. Please reach out to us with any questions. Dr. Inês Coutinho Dr. Duygu Çamurcuoğlu Dr. João Pedro Veiga Guest Editors Rebecca Gridley Guest Editor Assistant ------------------------------ Rebecca Gridley Associate Conservator Art Conservation Group Long Island City, NY [email protected] ------------------------------ 5.From: Sonia Kata Posted: Wednesday March 12, 2025 12:46 PM Subject: Conservation presentations - Costume Ball Symposium at the McCord Stewart Museum Message: The McCord Stewart Museum is presenting a symposium on the curatorial and conservation work behind our exhibition Costume Balls: Dressing Up History 1870-1927, running March 20-21 2025. This group may be interested in the talks presented by museum conservators and technicians on textile conservation, costume mounting, and objects conservation on Day 2. The talks can be attended in person or virtually (free on ZOOM, with link to watch recordings later). Please visit the link below for more information and to register: <https://www.musee-mccord-stewart.ca/en/activities/costume-balls-symposium/>Costume Balls: The Symposium <https://www.musee-mccord-stewart.ca/en/activities/costume-balls-symposium/> McCord Stewart Museum remove preview <https://www.musee-mccord-stewart.ca/en/activities/costume-balls-symposium/> Costume Balls: The Symposium Meet specialists during a symposium as part of Costume Balls: Dressing Up History, 1870-1927 on March, 20 and 21, 2025 View this on McCord Stewart Museum > <https://www.musee-mccord-stewart.ca/en/activities/costume-balls-symposium/> ------------------------------ Sonia Kata Conservator McCord Stewart Museum Montreal Canada ------------------------------ 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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