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1. Need help identifying water damage on paper 2. Survey on the filling of losses on leather objects 3. Time sensitive - Grant for Strategic Recruitment of ASSOCIATE SENIOR LECTURERS in Sweden 4. Free HERIe Workshop on Preventive Conservation, University of London, 4-5 December 2025 5. REMINDER-SERCA 2026 Call for Proposals-Deadline Extended Until November 7th! 6. Two upcoming events with Conserv ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Jetawat Sawadmanaschai Posted: Monday November 3, 2025 6:43 AM Subject: Need help identifying water damage on paper Message: Hello colleagues, As I'm not specializing in the field of paper conservation, I need the community's help once more for something I'm currently unsure about. While examining a book with visible water damage, I noticed some marks on the pages that I can't confidently identify. I'm not sure whether they are mould stains, water staining, or perhaps ink that has dissolved due to water expose. I've attached some images for reference and would greatly appreciate any insights or guidance on how to tell the difference between these causes. Thank you again for your help and expertise! ------------------------------ Jetawat Sawadmanaschai Archaeologist / Conservator Reform Archaeology Co., Ltd. Bangkok Thailand UCL Institute of Archaeology (Alumni) MA Principle of Conservation London United Kingdom ------------------------------ 2.From: Simon Raffin Posted: Monday November 3, 2025 6:50 AM Subject: Survey on the filling of losses on leather objects Message: Dear all, I am writing to invite you to participate in a brief survey that forms part of my PhD research in book conservation. The aim of this survey is to document current practices in the treatment of leather objects, specifically focusing on the filling of losses, regardless of the type of object or the respondent's specialty. Whether you are involved in book conservation, textile conservation, objects conservation, or other areas of leather conservation, your insight is invaluable. The survey seeks to gain a deeper understanding of the methods, materials, and decision-making processes used when filling losses on leather objects. By identifying common approaches, as well as the challenges and constraints faced by conservators, this study will help establish a comprehensive frame of reference for these treatments. Your participation will contribute to a better understanding of current practices and help shape future approaches to leather conservation. All responses are anonymous and will be handled with strict confidentiality. The data will be used exclusively for the purposes of this PhD research and related academic or professional studies. If you are interested in contributing, you can access the survey via the links below, in English or in French. The survey will take approximately 6 minutes to complete. Answers can be submitted in English, French or German. English survey: https://app.formbricks.com/s/xe7k14wtdirtghpkw0rwmtog <https://app.formbricks.com/s/xe7k14wtdirtghpkw0rwmtog> French survey: https://app.formbricks.com/s/mlfgw7lx534kmhn7csl2we9v <https://app.formbricks.com/s/mlfgw7lx534kmhn7csl2we9v> Thank you in advance for your time and valuable input. Best regards, ------------------------------ Simon Raffin PhD Student Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne Paris, France ------------------------------ 3.From: Chiara Pasian Posted: Monday November 3, 2025 8:37 AM Subject: Time sensitive - Grant for Strategic Recruitment of ASSOCIATE SENIOR LECTURERS in Sweden Message: Grant for Strategic Recruitment of ASSOCIATE SENIOR LECTURERS in Sweden - contact us by *17 November* !! The Swedish Funding Agency VR is offering a number of grants for the recruitment of Associate Senior Lecturers in Swedish Universities. Do you want to become our colleague at the Department of Conservation, University of Gothenburg? The generous grant covers 5 YEARS of teaching + research, with the possibility of EXTENSION FOR OTHER 5 YEARS after evaluation. The candidate must: - hold a PhD - have at least 4 years of experience outside Sweden The application must be submitted through a Swedish university and cannot be sent directly by the candidate. We welcome applications from conservators (both inorganic and organic materials), conservation scientists, art historians, and other heritage professionals. Please, contact me at [email protected] <[email protected]>, sending your CV and expression of interest, BY NOVEMBER 17th. (This is an internal deadline from the Department. The Department will select 3 applications, and in turn the University of Gothenburg will then select and send just 10 applications overall, on February 17th). The call can be found here: https://www.vr.se/english/applying-for-funding/calls/2025-10-08-strategic-recruitment-of-associate-senior-lecturers.html <https://www.vr.se/english/applying-for-funding/calls/2025-10-08-strategic-recruitment-of-associate-senior-lecturers.html> 4.From: David Thickett Posted: Monday November 3, 2025 9:12 AM Subject: Free HERIe Workshop on Preventive Conservation, University of London, 4-5 December 2025 Message: The GoGreen project is organising a free 2 day workshop on using the preventive conservation tools developed within the project and the HERIe platform. The workshop will take place at Main campus, Malet Street building, on Torrington Square ,Room B36, Birkbeck College, University of London, 4-5 December 2025. Further details at https://heritagescience.edu.pl/en/herie-workshops-2025/ <https://heritagescience.edu.pl/en/herie-workshops-2025/> Please register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeorlsEDkjjAI6gxKLVPvZ4XOMiTyrJ6eK2EqShI1DdH8jHAA/viewform?usp=header <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeorlsEDkjjAI6gxKLVPvZ4XOMiTyrJ6eK2EqShI1DdH8jHAA/viewform?usp=header> Registration closes 20 November. Places a re limited for the full hands on workshop. The first half day, in lecture format, can accommodate more participants. David Thickett | Senior Conservation Scientist | Collections Conservation Englishy Heriatge www.english-heritage.org.uk <https://uk.content.exclaimer.net/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.english-heritage.org.uk%2F&tenantid=pti8bxdCEe6pvWBFvdKH0g&templateid=3b1dab038f79ef119c3600224841a690&excomponentid=rMLoLtV1DY4u5kZtzPfXbqexVpZjrvwPYlt4kFd6nBA&excomponenttype=Image&signature=mhpMFf18uw_S0OJQXu4Mt3v8hRrMMlvFlUIIlqBaKQfTgzUtILfCORq1sKaEqM0ytUPaYUWXmg9YbFxFdaBn6fgKOGodb3p3NmdZthhQ-_QnUf9zYWH6PDwL7sUAwCd4LSmXOyTkWR8u27PL0_6xaax58ihmAwvevPWs8Vm_4H_9ps9nDB6KwLw7p-owzweVtLjj2DCL0ht8OEvSPf0dDnFG4hKtjm_G26NKyeDVSYst3lo1gtCh8Yi-7r7okCgUuzQWqNf2AzbdnYyKXqVh9_gtQMOUm7XFQAFsgNVOvU2afexIHlpTP6kRkLwNb_DM3Z6NKTECfZhmo7U66NJLXQ&v=1&imprintMessageId=f876d4b6-9be0-4ced-bb0c-f6e697962929> Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage. That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create. The English Heritage Trust is a charity, no. 1140351, and a limited company, no. 07447221, registered in England and Wales. Our registered office is The Engine House, Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon SN2 2EH This email (and any attachments) is confidential and may contain personal views which are not the views of English Heritage unless specifically stated. If you have received it in error, please delete it from your system and notify the sender immediately. Do not use, copy or disclose the information in any way nor act in reliance on it. Any information sent to English Heritage may become publicly available. 5.From: Marianne Kelsey Posted: Monday November 3, 2025 4:01 PM Subject: REMINDER-SERCA 2026 Call for Proposals-Deadline Extended Until November 7th! Message: Call for Proposals – SERCA 2026 Annual Conference Theme: Out-of-the-Box! The Use of Non-Traditional Methods, Materials, and Practices in the Care and Preservation of Cultural Heritage Dates: Thursday, February 27th – Sunday, March 1st, 2026 Location: Cherokee, North Carolina The Southeastern Regional Conservation Association (SERCA) is thrilled to announce our annual conference, taking place this year in the stunning Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina! We invite innovative, thought-provoking, and dynamic proposals for presentations that explore creative approaches to conservation. This year’s theme, Out-of-the-Box!, celebrates the bold, the experimental, and the unconventional—methods, materials, and practices that push beyond traditional models of care and preservation. Laura Elliff Cruz, Head of Collections at the School for Advanced Research (SAR) Indian Arts Research Center (IARC)is the keynote speaker for our annual conference. She will provide a virtual presentation on the Indigenous Collections Care (ICC) Guide. This framework honors Indigenous belief systems and practices, centering Tribal sovereignty and intellectual authority over cultural heritage. We welcome proposals on a wide range of topics—whether rooted in Indigenous practices, experimental conservation treatments, experimental techniques, or imaginative uses of nontraditional materials. Presentations do not need to be directly related to Indigenous collections to be considered; all ideas that challenge the status quo and inspire fresh thinking are encouraged! Join us as we gather in the heart of the Appalachians to share knowledge, spark conversation, and reimagine the future of cultural heritage preservation. Proposal submissions are due by November 7th, 2025. SERCA will notify presenters if their presentation has been selected by November 30th, 2025. Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of this dynamic event and to share your knowledge with colleagues from across the region. To submit a proposal, please complete the Submit a Proposal Form. <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevmHVl5LJrqbVW16JuZ-SDA4OZ8nnUbOSbSiFeWDBNxNlwBg/viewform> Email any questions to me at [email protected] <[email protected]>. ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Marianne Kelsey SERCA Communications Coordinator Paper Conservator Kelsey Conservation Greensboro NC ------------------------------ 6.From: M. Susan Barger Posted: Monday November 3, 2025 4:16 PM Subject: Two upcoming events with Conserv Message: KuraLab X Conserv | From Conservation to Preservation: Making Data Meaningful for Sustainable Collection Care Free Webinar, November 6, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 am ET / 15:00 - 16:00 UK Time Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: From Conservation to Preservation: Making Data Meaningful for Sustainable Collection Care. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Zoom remove preview Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: From Conservation to Preservation: Making Data Meaningful for Sustainable Collection Care. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Overview: Environmental monitoring plays a crucial role in caring for collections, but gathering data is only the first step. What really matters is how that information is used. Too often, valuable data sits unused or is interpreted inconsistently, making it hard to turn insights into action. View this on Zoom > <https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4017609752455/WN_D5CiqOMsSzymRrf_cVRNXg> AMA - "Ask Me Anything" Event on Vibrations and Shock with Bill Wei, Author, Mechanical Engineer and Materials Scientist - https://bit.ly/43eS9VU <https://bit.ly/43eS9VU> Thursday, November 20, from 2–3 PM Eastern Time is when Dr. Wei will be online answering questions in real time in the comments. Please note: this is not a webinar - there's no video or live stream. The AMA happens entirely in the comment section of the Conserv Community. Please post your questions at the above link before November 20. ------------------------------ M. Susan Barger, PhD Conserv Community Board ------------------------------ 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.
