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1. Job opportunity: Cuala Press project conservator (objects) at Trinity College Dublin Library 2. RE: Important AIC and FAIC Updates 3. Job posting - NYSED Historic Conservation Tech 4. historic brass/copper alloy book clasps 5. Updated STiCH Carbon Calculator Launch Webinar - July 22nd ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Tania Desloge Posted: Monday July 7, 2025 11:21 AM Subject: Job opportunity: Cuala Press project conservator (objects) at Trinity College Dublin Library Message: Job Title : Project Conservator - Objects (Cuala Press Project) Pay Scale : Technical Officer Merged Closing Date : 17-Jul-2025 12:00 Contact Email : [email protected] <[email protected]?subject=Project Conservator - Objects (Cuala Press Project)> Fixed term post: 12 months About Trinity: Trinity is Ireland's leading university and is ranked 87th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Trinity College Dublin- an introduction Post Summary: Applications are invited for a temporary post of Project Conservator - Objects (Cuala Press Project) in the Preservation & Conservation Department at Trinity College Library. The successful candidate will be based in the Library's Preservation and Conservation Team specifically working on the printing blocks in the Cuala Press Collection. They will be responsible for developing and prioritising the conservation workflow of the project in collaboration with the Chief Conservator and Conservation Project Manager and the rest of the Cuala Press Project team. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop her/his professional career through research and publication. They will be expected to work both independently and within a team, and to effectively manage their workflow. The post-holder will be responsible for reporting on project milestones and will work closely with the associated project cataloguer and photographer. Post status: Specific Purpose Contract The Cuala Press is a specific project to digitize Library collection material and make it available. The post is to carry out the specialist conservation of agreed material to enable digitisation and general support of the project. The activities for your role are funded by 'Schooner Foundation'. Employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis, as your role is tied to these specific activities which are expected to be completed within a defined period. Furthermore, the funding is not part of the core funding of the university and will cease in a finite period. Therefore, termination of this contract will occur upon completion of the work in which you are engaged, or if the funding stream is terminated or withdrawn by the funding agency. Please note that the Unfair Dismissals Acts, 1977-2015, shall not apply to your dismissal if it consists solely of the cessation of the said purpose. Hours of Post: 36.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. A flexible working day can be arranged by agreement with the line manager. Salary: This appointment will be made on the Senior Technical Officer Salary Scale (€59,921 - €71,989 per annum). at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie) How to apply: In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1x A4 page) that specifically address the following points in their application. Applicants should clearly address their experience and how they obtained their knowledge in their application. Illustrate, through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative and resolve problems. Applicants who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage. Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment. Any Applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Please see the Job Description below for this position. Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Sarah VanSnick, Head of Preservation and Conservation via email at [email protected] or John Gillis Chief Conservator and Conservation Project Manager via email at [email protected] Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at E:[email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading. At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war. Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment. For more information, please click here <https://my.corehr.com/pls/trrecruit/erq_search_package.search_form?p_company=1&p_internal_external=E> and select Library in 'Search my Department' to find the job description in full. ------------------------------ Tania Desloge Preventive Conservator Trinity College Dublin Library Dublin Ireland ------------------------------ 2.From: Diana Bencatel Posted: Monday July 7, 2025 11:21 AM Subject: RE: Important AIC and FAIC Updates Message: Dear Lissa, Ive been trying to make an online donation, but I keep getting an error message saying: International transactions are not allowed. Im wondering if theres an alternative way to contribute, perhaps via PayPal or another method that doesnt involve a credit card? Thank you so much for everything you do. Warm regards, Diana Bencatel ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 7/3/2025 3:47:00 PM From: Lissa Rosenthal-Yoffe Subject: RE: Important AIC and FAIC Updates Dear Valerie: Thank you for raising such a generous and thoughtful question. You're absolutely right -- what we're experiencing in the US is not an isolated challenge. Financial pressures facing FAIC and AIC and our members reflect a broader global issue for the conservation field. And yes, we need your help! We welcome ideas and input from you and across this international community. Please let me know if you'd like to join me for a virtual coffee. We're already exploring several paths forward and would welcome your support: We'll plan another funding session at our 2026 Annual Meeting <https://www.culturalheritage.org/events/annual-meeting/current-meeting>, to be held jointly with the Canadian Association for Conservation of Cultural Property (CAC) in Montreal from April 27 to May 1, 2026. We would love to collaborate with our global colleagues to shape a conversation and elevate new funding models. With our planned team-based restructuring, we're also thinking about how we work together and collaborate in community. How our field redirects in response. As outcome of conversations during Annual Meeting, looking at how a group can come together to support conservation/ cultural heritage and professionals exacerbated by current federal impacts. Leaders of the largest conservation associations have begun meeting quarterly, and we will include this critical issue in upcoming discussions. And to both international and national funders: we are calling on you to help us financially and to partner with us in navigating a new era of sustainable support and collaboration. To everyone here on the Global Conservation Forum (GCF) <https://www.culturalheritage.org/resources/global-conservation-forum> please help us now: Join or renew your AIC membership <https://www.culturalheritage.org/membership/join> Register early <https://www.culturalheritage.org/events/annual-meeting/current-meeting> for the Montreal 2026 Annual Meeting and take advantage of summer rates Please Donate to FAIC <https://www.culturalheritage.org/donate> We want to keep both GCF (and CoOL <https://www.culturalheritage.org/resources/cool>) freely available. Our resources are used by more than 11,500 people worldwide to access conservation knowledge, job listings, events and open exchange. While access is free providing and maintaining these resources is not. It costs FAIC approximately $3,000 USD each month to sustain GCF and CoOL. If every registrant gave just $10 USD we could raise more than$100,000 USD- enough to fund these free resources GCF for a full year and help recover a fraction of the funding FAIC has lost. If you've learned something, shared something, or even just followed along please consider giving back. Please donate now <https://www.culturalheritage.org/donate> even a small contribution makes a big difference. If you have questions, we're happy to help: [email protected] <[email protected]> Thank you, Valerie, for your post and to everyone here, thank you for being part of this global community. We'll be stronger together. With gratitude, 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: 7/3/2025 9:11:00 AM From: Valerie Tomlinson Subject: RE: Important AIC and FAIC Updates With all the financial uncertainty and attacks against institutional archives and heritage going on in the US at present, is it time for the international community to step up and take more of a role in the Global Conservation forum? Are there ways that we, out in the rest of the world, can help the AIC and government funded heritage institutions by sharing a load? Valerie Tomlinson Conservator ------------------------------ Valerie Tomlinson Conservator of Modern and Contemporary Art Art Gallery of Ontario Toronto Canada ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 06-30-2025 15:37 From: Lissa Rosenthal-Yoffe Subject: Important AIC and FAIC Updates Dear Global Conservation Forum Community: With empathy and transparency, I share that we will be making a major operational restructuring that affects both AIC and FAIC. This decision comes in response to ongoing structural deficits in AIC's budgets over the past several years, and the loss of 75% of FAIC's budget due to the elimination of key federal grants. In order to remain sustainable and continue providing essential member services, AIC and FAIC staff shall shift to a team-based operational model designed to foster greater collaboration and improve efficiency. As part of this transition-- and with deep regret, two staff positions are being eliminated effective Tuesday, July 1: AIC's Meetings and Advocacy Director and FAIC's Development Manager. These cuts are painful and are not a reflection of the performance or professionalism of those impacted. Ruth Seyler and Anna-Claire McGrath have each made significant and lasting contributions to both AIC and FAIC. Ruth's two decades of service have been foundational to our Annual Meetings and advocacy efforts, and her deep knowledge of the field is outstanding. Over the past two years, Anna-Claire has skillfully adapted to shifting priorities, advancing our development efforts during a time of great complexity. We're grateful to Ruth and Anna-Claire for leaving us in such a strong position for the work ahead. Planning for the 2026 Annual Meeting in Montreal, and fundraising efforts remains on track, thanks to their thoughtful work. They will be deeply missed, both professionally and personally. They are valued colleagues, and I hope you will join me in thanking them both for their exemplary service to our organizations and to the field. I recognize this news comes on the heels of a highly successful Annual Meeting-- made possible by the extraordinary efforts of our staff and community. While the timing may feel difficult, this restructuring is necessary to remain fiscally viable and to continue supporting AIC members and the conservation field. This decision is driven entirely by financial necessity and the realities of our current operating environment. It is part of a larger shift toward a more efficiently focused, team-based operational structure consolidating across both AIC and FAIC. To better leverage staff skills and reduce duplication of effort, I am working with our staff to form new cross-functional project groups. These teams will manage key areas of work, including Annual Meeting planning (program content, attendee support, logistics, sponsorship and exhibitor engagement, and registration), as well as development, financial planning, and professional development. We remain committed to serving the field with the continuing dedication and integrity that defines our missions, visions, and values. AIC and FAIC staff and boards will be meeting throughout this month and August to finalize these plans and ensure a smooth transition to our new team-based operational model across both organizations. As you know, we provide the Global Conservation Forum free and if you are able to help support us <https://members.culturalheritage.org/fundraising/give> we would be most appreciative. Thanks for your support and understanding, ------------------------------ Lissa Rosenthal-Yoffe Executive Director American Institute for Conservation and Foundation for Advancement in Conservation Washington, DC ------------------------------ 3.From: Cher Schneider Posted: Monday July 7, 2025 11:56 AM Subject: Job posting - NYSED Historic Conservation Tech Message: We're Hiring! Applications are due July 15, but interviews will begin immediately. The New York State Education Department's Office of Cultural Education is hiring a Historic Conservation Technician 2, based in Albany, NY. This full-time, paid position is within the Conservation Department, which supports the NYS Archives, Library, and Museum. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or individuals seeking paid pre-program experience in conservation. The position is provisional-there is currently no exam requirement, but if a civil service test is introduced in the future, you will be required to take it. The HELPS program has made the pathway to permanent appointment much more accessible. Feel free to message me or email with any questions. Job posting and details: https://statejobs.ny.gov/public/vacancyDetailsPrint.cfm?id=191350 <https://statejobs.ny.gov/public/vacancyDetailsPrint.cfm?id=191350> Cher Schneider Head of Conservation (518) 408-1925 [email protected] <[email protected]> Cultural Education Center 222 Madison Ave CEC 11C65 Albany, NY 12230 www.oce.nysed.gov <http://www.oce.nysed.gov/> Confidentiality Notice This email including all attachments is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This communication may contain information that is protected from disclosure under State and/or Federal law. Please notify the sender immediately if you have received this communication in error and delete this email from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. 4.From: Stephanie Gibbs Posted: Monday July 7, 2025 11:57 AM Subject: historic brass/copper alloy book clasps Message: Hello, I am looking for a custom fabricator of book clasps and corner hardware, working in brass/copper alloys. They can be based either in the North America or Europe. I have a private conservation client who would like to integrate historically appropriate clasps and corners in a Renaissance book conservation project. Detail and quality of the metalworking is significantly more important than price point; all of the options that I have found have been more theatrical than historic. Any leads appreciated. Thank you, Stephanie [email protected] 5.From: Tiffani Emig Posted: Monday July 7, 2025 11:57 AM Subject: Updated STiCH Carbon Calculator Launch Webinar - July 22nd Message: Join project leads Sarah Nunberg, Matt Eckelman, Sarah Sutton, and Henry McGhie for a webinar on Wednesday, July 22nd from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET to explore the features of the newly updated STiCH Carbon Calculator and learn how you can use it to make data-driven decisions to reduce your carbon footprint. Register at https://learning.culturalheritage.org/products/updated-stich-carbon-calculator-launch. ------------------------------ Tiffani Emig Deputy Director American Institute for Conservation and Foundation for Advancement in Conservation Washington DC [email protected] ------------------------------ 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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