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1. Vaile Conservator, Archaeology and Metals, Auckland War Memorial Museum, Auckland New Zealand 2. RE: Words matter: a glossary of terms and their perceptions by Israeli and Palestinian audiences 3. Preservation in Action: AI, Floods, Film Crews & the Future of Conserv 4. Scientific Cataloguers Job Advert - Historic Royal Palaces 5. RE: Words matter: a glossary of terms and their perceptions by Israeli and Palestinian audiences 6. RE: Words matter: a glossary of terms and their perceptions by Israeli and Palestinian audiences 7. Applications now open: Conservation Guest Scholars Program 2026-2027 8. RE: Words matter: a glossary of terms and their perceptions by Israeli and Palestinian audiences 9. RE: Words matter: a glossary of terms and their perceptions by Israeli and Palestinian audiences ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Cathy ter Bogt Posted: Wednesday August 6, 2025 11:57 AM Subject: Vaile Conservator, Archaeology and Metals, Auckland War Memorial Museum, Auckland New Zealand Message: Vaile Conservator, Archaeology and Metals Posted: 30/07/2025 Closing Date: 24/08/2025 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Auckland Job Category: Advertising, Media, Arts & Entertainment Mō mātou | About us Tāmaki Paenga Hira: Tui tui hono tangata, whenua me te moana. Auckland War Memorial Museum: Connecting through sharing stories of people, lands and seas. Auckland Museum is a much-loved culture and heritage organisation at the heart of Auckland's identity, committed to outstanding management of its world-class collections, developing and sharing engaging content through its galleries, exhibition, events, educational programmes and the permanent and volunteer staff who tell the Museum's stories. We are Auckland's home of commemoration as well as the country's oldest research institution and a major tourist destination. Job Description Mō te tūranga | About the role The Vaile Conservator, Archaeology and Metals is a key permanent role within the Collection Care team at Auckland Museum. Supported initially by the EE Vaile Fund, this specialist position focuses on the conservation and care of archaeological and historic metal collections, including ancient glass. You will contribute to the Museum's strategic priorities by providing both preventive and interventive conservation treatment, advising on best-practice care standards, and engaging with colleagues across the Museum. Your mahi will help enable access to taonga onsite, offsite, and online while upholding the Museum's commitment to kaitiakitanga, He Korahi Māori, and Teu le Vā. This is an exciting opportunity to lead conservation strategies and make a significant impact through expert treatment, research, and interdepartmental collaboration. Desired Skills and Experience Ō pūmanawa | What you will bring A tertiary qualification in the Conservation of Cultural Materials is essential Minimum 5 years' experience in the conservation of metals, ideally including archaeological contexts Experience working with taonga Māori or culturally sensitive materials Practical expertise in a wide range of treatment techniques, including materials analysis (e.g., FTIR, XRF, Oddy, and Microfader testing) Proven ability to communicate conservation priorities effectively across teams and with external partners Excellent written and oral communication skills Membership with NZCCM or equivalent international professional body is desirable Familiarity with tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori principles is an advantage Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer Flexible work arrangements to enhance your work and home life. Availability to purchase additional annual leave An award-winning wellbeing programme including free membership with Boost app and Myeveryday wellbeing. An active social club which is part of the fabric of Museum life Life insurance from your first day and discounted Health Insurance Free museum membership and other staff discounts Discounted onsite parking Accredited by Rainbow tick Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here. Tono mai i tēnei rā! | Apply today! Closing Date: Sunday, 24 August 2025. We may arrange interviews with strong candidates prior to the closing date of this advertisement. Starting salary guide: NZD $88,000 to $94,000 per annum dependent on relevant experience and qualifications. You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply for this specialised position. Please view the position description here <https://aucklandmuseum.elmotalent.co.nz/uploads/aucklandmuseum/files/PD%20-%20Vaile%20Conservator%2C%20Archaeology%20and%20Metals%20-%20June%202025%20.pdf> or visit our website <https://aucklandmuseum.elmotalent.co.nz/careers/opportunities/job/view/497> and hit to apply button. Auckland Museum offers a rich and fulfilling work life where we embrace diversity and nurture our bicultural capability as demonstrated in our Teu le Va and He Korahi Māori strategies. We also offer a range of great benefits such as flexible work and leave and an award-winning wellbeing programme. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to be part of a fabulous New Zealand organisation committed to telling our national and Auckland stories, reflecting our unique place in the South Pacific. He Oranga Tangata ka ao Enriching lives. Inspiring discoveries ------------------------------ Cathy ter Bogt Principal Conservator Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum Auckland New Zealand ------------------------------ 2.From: Robin Hodgson Posted: Wednesday August 6, 2025 11:57 AM Subject: RE: Words matter: a glossary of terms and their perceptions by Israeli and Palestinian audiences Message: Thank you so much Cory! 💯💯 Robin ------------------------------ Robin Hodgson Owner RH Conservation Engineering Flinders Australia ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 08-05-2025 18:39 From: Corina Rogge Subject: Words matter: a glossary of terms and their perceptions by Israeli and Palestinian audiences Dear all, AIC values all our members, and we are dedicated to providing a community that embraces diversity and provides a welcoming and respectful environment where we can share, learn, agree, or disagree. We can, even when we are discussing fraught or emotional subjects, be respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences. Promoting constructive and respectful dialogue among our communities is an important and shared value. To that end, I want to share a valuable resource that has been put out by the International Press Institute: "Use With Care: A Reporter's Glossary of Loaded Language in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (attached as a pdf, also available for download here <https://ethicaljournalismnetwork.org/assets/docs/197/150/4d96ac5-55a3396.pdf>). The International Press Institute <https://ipi.media/about/> is a global network of journalists, editors and media executives who promote independent journalism and defend media freedom. Their document is an attempt to present a collection of terms which may be regarded as biased or can be misunderstood or are misleading, provide brief explanations as to why they are fraught, and suggest alternatives. The guide was based upon the analysis and work of six journalists and media experts from the Palestinian Territories and Israel and takes care to include both perspectives and explain the differences in perceptions of terms. I encourage anyone who engages in discussion of historic or modern events to read it; I have found it very educational and it has helped me understand nuances of terms I was missing and to be more conscientious in my own word choices. The words we choose, especially when discussing lived experiences, injustice, loss, or identity can open the door to meaningful dialogue, or create barriers and cause harm. Even the title of IPI guide uses a charged term "Conflict." Our shared goal as a community is not to silence or alienate one another, but to better understand one another and I hope this guide will contribute to this effort. Thank you for helping uphold a culture of care, curiosity, and respect--even in hard conversations. With respect and appreciation, Cory Rogge ------------------------------ Corina Rogge President of the American Institute for Conservation Director of Conservation The Menil Collection ------------------------------ 3.From: Melissa King Posted: Wednesday August 6, 2025 11:57 AM Subject: Preservation in Action: AI, Floods, Film Crews & the Future of Conserv Message: Conserv has some exciting ongoing and upcoming events that we wanted to share: Share Your Voice: AI in Collections Care Survey AI is transforming our personal and professional lives-now we want to hear your perspective on AI's role in cultural heritage. This 10-minute survey will help us understand how our community is using AI, what concerns exist, and practical barriers you're experiencing. Complete the survey and receive a comprehensive report with findings from your peers, plus insights on current AI usage and practical applications in our field. Submissions will end at the end of September. Please share to encourage other colleagues to participate. Take the survey <https://bit.ly/45mjeXs> Webinar: "Inside the Innovation" with Melissa King & Nathan McMinn Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation about Conserv's technology future. Carly Schultz will moderate this interview with Melissa King (VP of Customer Experience) and Nathan McMinn (CTO). Get insider insights and ask questions directly to our leadership team. When: August 12, 2025, 2:30-3:30pm Eastern Time Register now <https://bit.ly/3UO56RK> Webinar: Flood Preparedness for Cultural Institutions with Maddie Cooper Join preservation expert Maddie Cooper for this essential webinar on identifying your institution's specific flood vulnerabilities using publicly available mapping tools. Learn how to assess water damage risks, navigate hazard resources, and develop emergency response strategies to protect your irreplaceable collections. When: August 20, 2025, 1:00-2:00pm Eastern Time Register now <https://bit.ly/4m4FEnf> AMA: Behind the Scenes of Filming at Historic Sites with Claire Fry and her team Ever wondered how Bridgerton, The Crown, and Downton Abbey film safely in historic locations? Join our exclusive Ask Me Anything with Claire Fry and the Spencer & Fry team, specialists who've supported 100+ high-profile productions. Ask about their on-set experiences and behind-the-scenes stories. When: Thursday, August 21, 1-2pm Eastern Time Submit your questions now <https://bit.ly/3HlUwOH> ------------------------------ Melissa King Preventive Conservator | VP of Customer Experience Conserv Portland, ME www.conserv.io ------------------------------ 4.From: Constantina Vlachou-Mogire Posted: Wednesday August 6, 2025 12:00 PM Subject: Scientific Cataloguers Job Advert - Historic Royal Palaces Message: Scientific Cataloguers Job Advert - Historic Royal Palaces We are the independent charity that loves and looks after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. The palaces are the setting for the stories that shape us all, and we're bringing them to people in ways that mean more to them. We want everyone to find themselves in the spaces and stories we share. Departments: Scientific Conservation Home Palace: Hampton Court Palace Status: Temporary/Seasonal Salary: 34,040 per annum pro rata Days/Hours of work: Full time, Monday - Friday. Temporary Contract (one for six months and one for nine months) Closing date: Tuesday 18 August 2025 About the role and about you Historic Royal Palaces is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, the Banqueting House, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle & Gardens. We are a team of people who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world.We care for thousands of historic objects, many of them in their original royal setting. We are looking for someone with a real interest in our history, the buildings and their contents, who can help conserve them to the standard they deserve: the best. The role is key for the delivery and coordination on the HRP Research Vault for Heritage Science Collections (REVEAL) project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) programme. This includes working with the Project Lead, Co-Lead, the project team and external partners to organise, curate, and archive heritage science sample collections in a structured and accessible manner. The sample collections include, a range of materials including textiles, architectural materials and paint samples. You will update the Collections Management Database with the sample cataloguing data and physically organise the samples in their dedicated storage location. You will design and deliver workshops to investigate and evaluate user needs from the wider researcher point of view. You will engage with the RICHeS Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS) as well as other professional groups to ensure relevant standards are being adopted. Additionally, the position demands a pro-active communication attitude to explain the value of the REVEAL facility to generalist and specialist audiences. Benefits include: Hybrid working Family friendly policies and benefits Staff discounts You will have undergone training in a scientific discipline and/or heritage conservation related discipline, another relevant subject, or equivalent experience. Specialist knowledge in the study of historic textiles, paintings / wallpaintings or historic building materials will be an advantage. An awareness of technical and analytical methods applied to the study, conservation and display of objects is essential. You will be an adaptable and creative problem-solver who can work independently. Enthusiastic and able to communicate effectively, you will have experience in the dissemination of information, both written and spoken to pro-actively explain and promote heritage science. This position is based at Hampton Court Palace, but you may be required to travel to our other palaces on occasion. The role involves occasionally working at heights. Find out more and apply by visiting www.hrp.org.uk/recruitment <http://www.hrp.org.uk/recruitment> Historic Royal Palaces is a registered charity (No 1068852), correspondence details, Hampton Court Palace, Surrey KT8 9AU Historic Royal Palaces Enterprises Ltd, a company registered in England (No 3418583) registered office Hampton Court Palace, Surrey KT8 9AU. 5.From: Michelle C. Smith Posted: Wednesday August 6, 2025 1:28 PM Subject: RE: Words matter: a glossary of terms and their perceptions by Israeli and Palestinian audiences Message: Israel's actions in Palestine are a perfect example of a situation where prioritizing the respect of all viewpoints is simply taking a side. Words may have the power to "create barriers and cause harm," but it is not words that are ripping up Palestinian bodies and destroying the cultural heritage of Gaza right now, it's Israel (with the help of American bombs). It seems to me that the goal of this post is not to help people better understand one another, but to silence those who are brave enough to speak up in a political climate where such actions could get you fired, expelled, or deported. You wish that those speaking out about Israel's actions would tailor their language based on anticipated "perceptions by Israeli audiences"-I wish that AIC would stand behind their values <https://www.culturalheritage.org/docs/default-source/resources/administration/governance/position-papers-and-statements/position-paper-on-intentional-destruction-of-cultural-heritage-sites.pdf> and stop hiding behind a "culture of care" to avoid actually taking a stand. Is tone-policing a higher priority for AIC leadership right now than admitting that Israel is intentionally destroying cultural heritage in Palestine? I'd also like to highlight this sentence from the attached document's editor's note: "Because of the travel restrictions placed by Israel on Palestinian journalists, and because of political sensitivities, the Israeli and Palestinian journalists each initially created separate drafts, which were merged by IPI through a process of separate discussion and revision." Although, as this document reassures us, "Israeli legislation punishes discrimination on the basis of race, nationality, or ethnicity, and Arab/Palestinian citizens of Israel have an equal right to vote and be elected," we see that it wasn't even possible for the authors of this document to be in the same room because of Israel's restrictions on Palestinians. The only thing anyone should take away from this document is that a side-by-side presentation of these two "viewpoints" as if they are two sides of a coin, somehow balanced, is a farce. ------------------------------ Michelle C. Smith (she/her) San Francisco Public Library [email protected] ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 08-05-2025 18:39 From: Corina Rogge Subject: Words matter: a glossary of terms and their perceptions by Israeli and Palestinian audiences Dear all, AIC values all our members, and we are dedicated to providing a community that embraces diversity and provides a welcoming and respectful environment where we can share, learn, agree, or disagree. We can, even when we are discussing fraught or emotional subjects, be respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences. Promoting constructive and respectful dialogue among our communities is an important and shared value. To that end, I want to share a valuable resource that has been put out by the International Press Institute: "Use With Care: A Reporter's Glossary of Loaded Language in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (attached as a pdf, also available for download here <https://ethicaljournalismnetwork.org/assets/docs/197/150/4d96ac5-55a3396.pdf>). The International Press Institute <https://ipi.media/about/> is a global network of journalists, editors and media executives who promote independent journalism and defend media freedom. Their document is an attempt to present a collection of terms which may be regarded as biased or can be misunderstood or are misleading, provide brief explanations as to why they are fraught, and suggest alternatives. The guide was based upon the analysis and work of six journalists and media experts from the Palestinian Territories and Israel and takes care to include both perspectives and explain the differences in perceptions of terms. I encourage anyone who engages in discussion of historic or modern events to read it; I have found it very educational and it has helped me understand nuances of terms I was missing and to be more conscientious in my own word choices. The words we choose, especially when discussing lived experiences, injustice, loss, or identity can open the door to meaningful dialogue, or create barriers and cause harm. Even the title of IPI guide uses a charged term "Conflict." Our shared goal as a community is not to silence or alienate one another, but to better understand one another and I hope this guide will contribute to this effort. Thank you for helping uphold a culture of care, curiosity, and respect--even in hard conversations. With respect and appreciation, Cory Rogge ------------------------------ Corina Rogge President of the American Institute for Conservation Director of Conservation The Menil Collection ------------------------------ 6.From: Jody Waitzman Posted: Wednesday August 6, 2025 4:33 PM Subject: RE: Words matter: a glossary of terms and their perceptions by Israeli and Palestinian audiences Message: I share the desire to be conscientious in my word choice, especially when discussing topics as distressing as the Israeli/US genocide of the Palestinian people and culture. I'm actually struggling to choose my words at this moment, having just read through (for a second time) this glossary, a document so drenched in mealy-mouthed both-sidesing that it almost reads as satire. "False balance" is another term readers of this document might wish to explore. ------------------------------ Jody Waitzman Conservator Library of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 08-05-2025 18:39 From: Corina Rogge Subject: Words matter: a glossary of terms and their perceptions by Israeli and Palestinian audiences Dear all, AIC values all our members, and we are dedicated to providing a community that embraces diversity and provides a welcoming and respectful environment where we can share, learn, agree, or disagree. We can, even when we are discussing fraught or emotional subjects, be respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences. Promoting constructive and respectful dialogue among our communities is an important and shared value. To that end, I want to share a valuable resource that has been put out by the International Press Institute: "Use With Care: A Reporter's Glossary of Loaded Language in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (attached as a pdf, also available for download here <https://ethicaljournalismnetwork.org/assets/docs/197/150/4d96ac5-55a3396.pdf>). The International Press Institute <https://ipi.media/about/> is a global network of journalists, editors and media executives who promote independent journalism and defend media freedom. Their document is an attempt to present a collection of terms which may be regarded as biased or can be misunderstood or are misleading, provide brief explanations as to why they are fraught, and suggest alternatives. The guide was based upon the analysis and work of six journalists and media experts from the Palestinian Territories and Israel and takes care to include both perspectives and explain the differences in perceptions of terms. I encourage anyone who engages in discussion of historic or modern events to read it; I have found it very educational and it has helped me understand nuances of terms I was missing and to be more conscientious in my own word choices. The words we choose, especially when discussing lived experiences, injustice, loss, or identity can open the door to meaningful dialogue, or create barriers and cause harm. Even the title of IPI guide uses a charged term "Conflict." Our shared goal as a community is not to silence or alienate one another, but to better understand one another and I hope this guide will contribute to this effort. Thank you for helping uphold a culture of care, curiosity, and respect--even in hard conversations. With respect and appreciation, Cory Rogge ------------------------------ Corina Rogge President of the American Institute for Conservation Director of Conservation The Menil Collection ------------------------------ 7.From: Anna Duer Posted: Wednesday August 6, 2025 7:46 PM Subject: Applications now open: Conservation Guest Scholars Program 2026-2027 Message: The Conservation Guest Scholars Program provides opportunities for established scholars or professionals who have attained distinction in the cultural heritage conservation field. Recipients are in residence at the Getty Conservation Institute for three months, in which they pursue their own projects free from work-related obligations, make use of research collections at the Getty Center and Getty Villa, and participate with other Getty scholars, fellows, and interns in the intellectual life of Getty. Applications are welcome from researchers and practitioners of all nationalities working in conservation, historic preservation, heritage science and related fields. Applicants should have at least seven years of professional experience and should have an established record of publications and other contributions to the field. Individuals from groups underrepresented across the field of cultural heritage conservation are encouraged to apply. Proposals for postdoctoral research or research that contributes to a PhD or other academic degree will not be considered. For eligibility, terms, and how to apply, visit https://gty.art/GCIScholars <https://gty.art/GCIScholars>. The application deadline is October 1, 2025. For questions regarding the program or the application process, please contact: [email protected] <[email protected]> ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Anna Duer Reference Librarian Getty Conservation Institute Los Angeles, CA [email protected] ------------------------------ 8.From: Aisha Wahab Posted: Wednesday August 6, 2025 9:42 PM Subject: RE: Words matter: a glossary of terms and their perceptions by Israeli and Palestinian audiences Message: Words shape perception, and the language we choose is never neutral-nor is the report or language endorsed by AIC's president, despite attempts to present it as such. The title of the report fails the neutrality test. Calling the decades-long reality in Palestine a mere "conflict" is a glaring misrepresentation. Palestinians do not describe the systemic violence and oppression they've endured for over 70 years as a "conflict." That framing serves to obscure the reality of occupation, apartheid, and genocide. Ironically, the term "conflict" doesn't even appear in the report itself, which claims to strive for neutrality. Yet the language it uses and polices reveals clear bias. The report several time begins sentences with phrases like, "Journalists should not use this term," drawing a definitive line about acceptable language-often favoring one narrative. Take for instance the word "holocaust." Merriam-Webster-cited multiple times in the report-defines it as "a mass slaughter of people." It's a word that some Palestinians may use to describe the atrocities unfolding in Gaza. Yet the report instructs journalists not to use "holocaust" in reference "to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict", a directive that speaks volumes about which voices and narratives are prioritized. Beyond these contradictions, the report is also factually problematic. It misrepresents Arabic terms and Islamic religious principles, often reducing complex ideas into oversimplified or inaccurate explanations. The result is not only unhelpful-it's offensive. Perhaps the most troubling element, however, is the report's attempt to present a side-by-side comparison of language preferred by the oppressors and the oppressed. This is deeply inappropriate. I do not need guidance on the preferred terminology of the KKK vs the NAACP to find some middle ground. Similarly, I will not weigh the language preferences of a powerful, state-backed racist-Zionist ideology against those of the Arab Palestinians who are being displaced and exterminated as a result of it. AIC's ongoing pretense of neutrality only serves to further entrench Zionist narratives. By endorsing this report and the Israeli preferred term of "conflict", the organization continues to align itself with an oppressive regime under the guise of impartiality. Occupation is not a "conflict." Apartheid is not a "conflict." Genocide is not a "conflict." Deliberately starving children to death is not a "conflict." Ethnic cleansing and racist ideologies do not constitute a "conflict." The president's public support of this report and the term "conflict" is deeply disturbing. It lends legitimacy to a narrative that sanitizes genocide and erases the suffering of Palestinians. AIC, you wonder why we have a representation issue in our predominantly white industry and why members leave -especially among people of color and other marginalized communities. AIC should be ashamed. ------------------------------ Aisha Wahab (she/her) Paper Conservator Stanford Libraries ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 08-05-2025 18:39 From: Corina Rogge Subject: Words matter: a glossary of terms and their perceptions by Israeli and Palestinian audiences Dear all, AIC values all our members, and we are dedicated to providing a community that embraces diversity and provides a welcoming and respectful environment where we can share, learn, agree, or disagree. We can, even when we are discussing fraught or emotional subjects, be respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences. Promoting constructive and respectful dialogue among our communities is an important and shared value. To that end, I want to share a valuable resource that has been put out by the International Press Institute: "Use With Care: A Reporter's Glossary of Loaded Language in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (attached as a pdf, also available for download here <https://ethicaljournalismnetwork.org/assets/docs/197/150/4d96ac5-55a3396.pdf>). The International Press Institute <https://ipi.media/about/> is a global network of journalists, editors and media executives who promote independent journalism and defend media freedom. Their document is an attempt to present a collection of terms which may be regarded as biased or can be misunderstood or are misleading, provide brief explanations as to why they are fraught, and suggest alternatives. The guide was based upon the analysis and work of six journalists and media experts from the Palestinian Territories and Israel and takes care to include both perspectives and explain the differences in perceptions of terms. I encourage anyone who engages in discussion of historic or modern events to read it; I have found it very educational and it has helped me understand nuances of terms I was missing and to be more conscientious in my own word choices. The words we choose, especially when discussing lived experiences, injustice, loss, or identity can open the door to meaningful dialogue, or create barriers and cause harm. Even the title of IPI guide uses a charged term "Conflict." Our shared goal as a community is not to silence or alienate one another, but to better understand one another and I hope this guide will contribute to this effort. Thank you for helping uphold a culture of care, curiosity, and respect--even in hard conversations. With respect and appreciation, Cory Rogge ------------------------------ Corina Rogge President of the American Institute for Conservation Director of Conservation The Menil Collection ------------------------------ 9.From: Kris Cnossen Posted: Wednesday August 6, 2025 10:51 PM Subject: RE: Words matter: a glossary of terms and their perceptions by Israeli and Palestinian audiences Message: Cory and all, While I agree that respect is essential in our professional environment, I want to offer a caution against over-reliance on journalistic standards. The concept of "neutrality" in journalism often aligns with the status quo, which can marginalize minority voices and perspectives. A clear example of this is the way The New York Times has used its platform to amplify anti-trans talking points, organizations, and sources. It's important to recognize that journalistic standards are not inherently neutral, and we should approach them with critical awareness. Thank you for your time, Kris ------------------------------ Kris Cnossen (they, them, theirs) Textile Conservator in Private Practice Midwest Textile Conservation, LLC kriscnossen.com [email protected] #Blacklivesmatter #Museumsarenotneutral ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 08-05-2025 18:39 From: Corina Rogge Subject: Words matter: a glossary of terms and their perceptions by Israeli and Palestinian audiences Dear all, AIC values all our members, and we are dedicated to providing a community that embraces diversity and provides a welcoming and respectful environment where we can share, learn, agree, or disagree. We can, even when we are discussing fraught or emotional subjects, be respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences. Promoting constructive and respectful dialogue among our communities is an important and shared value. To that end, I want to share a valuable resource that has been put out by the International Press Institute: "Use With Care: A Reporter's Glossary of Loaded Language in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (attached as a pdf, also available for download here <https://ethicaljournalismnetwork.org/assets/docs/197/150/4d96ac5-55a3396.pdf>). The International Press Institute <https://ipi.media/about/> is a global network of journalists, editors and media executives who promote independent journalism and defend media freedom. Their document is an attempt to present a collection of terms which may be regarded as biased or can be misunderstood or are misleading, provide brief explanations as to why they are fraught, and suggest alternatives. The guide was based upon the analysis and work of six journalists and media experts from the Palestinian Territories and Israel and takes care to include both perspectives and explain the differences in perceptions of terms. I encourage anyone who engages in discussion of historic or modern events to read it; I have found it very educational and it has helped me understand nuances of terms I was missing and to be more conscientious in my own word choices. The words we choose, especially when discussing lived experiences, injustice, loss, or identity can open the door to meaningful dialogue, or create barriers and cause harm. Even the title of IPI guide uses a charged term "Conflict." Our shared goal as a community is not to silence or alienate one another, but to better understand one another and I hope this guide will contribute to this effort. Thank you for helping uphold a culture of care, curiosity, and respect--even in hard conversations. With respect and appreciation, Cory Rogge ------------------------------ Corina Rogge President of the American Institute for Conservation Director of Conservation The Menil Collection ------------------------------ 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 https://community.culturalheritage.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?UserKey=d16eaa87-0f69-494b-9f2f-303dbc1222e1&sKey=fab9aa4f27a04c5d876e&GroupKey=757a8f16-505f-4323-8e74-e376757aa9f7.
