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1. Three vacant positions in the Graphic Documents specialization of the Master's Degree "Cleaning Treatments for Cultural Heritage" at the University of Barcelona (Spain), starting February 2026 2. RE: Recommendation for an adhesive for acrylic that has passed the Oddy Test 3. Call for Participation – Survey on Wall Paintings Conservation 4. Conservation Internship - National Park Service, Harpers Ferry Center 5. Job opportunity- Conservation Technician, Glenbow Museum, Calgary, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Marta Oriola-Folch Posted: Friday December 19, 2025 12:00 PM Subject: Three vacant positions in the Graphic Documents specialization of the Master's Degree "Cleaning Treatments for Cultural Heritage" at the University of Barcelona (Spain), starting February 2026 Message: We would like to inform that there are three vacancies available in the Graphic Documents specialization of the Master's Degree in Cleaning Treatments for Cultural Heritage at the University of Barcelona. For this reason, a new pre-registration period has been opened (the final enrolment date is 20th of January). This specialization offers advanced and applied training, aimed at developing both professional and research skills, such as: Designing cleaning protocols for the treatment of graphic documents, selecting the most appropriate systems and techniques. Planning and evaluating preliminary cleaning tests to establish the most suitable treatments. Applying cleaning treatments based on the analysis of results and on technical and conservation criteria. The specialization course is updated each year according to real collaborations and ongoing projects, ensuring a practical, dynamic, and up-to-date learning experience. In general, students will work on aspects such as: The nature and deterioration of constituent materials Cleaning criteria and protocols Cleaning treatments Evaluation of results and assessment of treatment effectiveness This is a unique opportunity to advance your professional or academic career in the field of graphic documents conservation-restoration, while expanding your knowledge and skills in a highly specialized area. For more information or to complete your pre-registration: 🌐 Master's website <https://web.ub.edu/es/web/estudis/w/masteruniversitari-m2108?profileAccessRequirements> 📩 Administrative information: [email protected] <[email protected]> 📩 Academic information: [email protected] <[email protected]> ------------------------------ Marta Oriola-Folch Paintings Conservation Professor Universitat de Barcelona, Departament d'Arts i Conservació-Restauració Barcelona Spain ------------------------------ 2.From: Claire Curran Posted: Friday December 19, 2025 12:01 PM Subject: RE: Recommendation for an adhesive for acrylic that has passed the Oddy Test Message: Hi Mark, Thank you so much for the product recommendation and attached information! Tensol 12 appears to be a UK product and due to the hazardous classification, I am having trouble finding a supplier that will ship to the US affordably. Has any one in the States successfully ordered or found a supplier for Tensol 12? Thank you, Claire ------------------------------ Claire Curran Objects Conservator ICA-Art Conservation Cleveland United States ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 12-17-2025 06:00 From: Mark Anderton Subject: Recommendation for an adhesive for acrylic that has passed the Oddy Test Hi Claire, I had an acrylic adhesive, Tensol 12, Oddy tested in 2023 by CMAS as it had been used by an external mount maker and this passed as suitable for permanent use. It's a methyl methacrylate monomer dissolved in solvent - presumably dichloromethane and 2-phenoxyethanol according to SDS documentation. However, you would have the same consideration of ensuring you have the appropriate RPE and/or LEV extraction whilst working with Tensol 12 as you would with an acrylic solvent, e.g. dichloromethane. Also, as this is a sealed enclosure I would recommend allowing an adequate time for the solvent and any VOC's to off-gas before you place the object inside it. At National Museums Liverpool we would specify 4 weeks, however I appreciate time-scales on projects don't always allow for this. Please find the details of the Oddy test results below, and the report attached. Let me know if you have any questions. Result usabilityPublishTest TypeRatingRegular retestTEST NUMBERBrand Name/LineManufacturer (M) Supplier (S)CategoryProposed useMaterial/CompositionColourReferenceAg (P/U/F)Cu (P/U/F)Pb (P/U/F)pHFugitive dye?Test CompanyTest Job No.NML Sample RefDate (end of test)Testing ValidOddy TestP0662Tensol 12Manufacturer - Bostik, Supplier - AmazonADHESIVESHOWCASE MOUNTSSolvent-based adhesive, methyl methacrylate monomer in solutiont - presumably dichloromethane and 2-phenoxyethanol according to SDS documentation.ClearClearPPPCMASJ299629/11/2023 Kind Regards, Mark ------------------------------ Mark Anderton Preventive Conservator National Museums Liverpool Liverpool, England, United Kingdom [email protected] <[email protected]> ------------------------------ Original Message: Sent: 12-16-2025 10:31 From: Claire Curran Subject: Recommendation for an adhesive for acrylic that has passed the Oddy Test Hello, We are in the process of creating a sealed display and storage enclosure for a gold-plated brass record. I have attached a schematic that illustrates the enclosure. The client chose acrylic sheet for all three layers and a through acrylic bolt/rod. Later additions to this diagram include acrylic washers adhered to the interior sides of each outer sheet of acrylic to secure/immobilize the record within the enclosure, resulting in the appearance of the record floating. In this way the record only makes contact with the through acrylic rod and the washers on either side of the record. We are running in to an issue with finding an adhesive to adhere the rod and washers to the acrylic sheet that passes the Oddy Test. While we are open to using solvents for adhesion, given the health risks, we are hoping to avoid this. Can anyone recommend an adhesive for acrylic that is safe for use in a sealed enclosure? Thank you! Claire ------------------------------ Claire Curran Objects Conservator ICA-Art Conservation Cleveland United States ------------------------------ 3.From: Amarilli Rava Posted: Friday December 19, 2025 2:16 PM Subject: Call for Participation – Survey on Wall Paintings Conservation Message: The Getty Conservation Institute is conducting a survey (approx. 15-20 minutes) to better understand current needs and priorities in wall paintings conservation worldwide. We would like to invite all professionals and students involved in the conservation of wall paintings to complete the survey, and we would be grateful if you could also circulate it to your colleagues and networks. Your responses and expertise are important to us and will contribute to the GCI Wall Paintings Conservation Needs Assessment. The survey will be open until January 20th 2026 and is available in English, Italian, French, and Spanish. Survey link: Wall Paintings Conservation Needs Assessment – Fill out form <https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=L8LPLONgUEWZ1bvPX148XSbQV8kG8flEte0YNvgI3EhUQk9TRFkwTkNROUZTUVJVSUhZMjRIVFQwQy4u> The survey is anonymous, unless you choose to provide your contact information for follow-up. All responses will be confidential. We thank you for contributing your insights and expertise to this project. Amarilli Rava & Leslie Rainer ------------------------------ Amarilli Rava Project specialist Getty Conservation Institute Los Angeles United States ------------------------------ 4.From: Allison Holcomb Posted: Friday December 19, 2025 5:12 PM Subject: Conservation Internship - National Park Service, Harpers Ferry Center Message: The Conservation Intern at Harpers Ferry Center assists Senior NPS Museum Conservators with object handling, object photography (before and after treatment digital imaging), report writing (condition reports, treatment proposals, and treatment reports), database entry, lab maintenance, and basic treatment steps for a variety of NPS artifacts on loan to Harpers Ferry Center (HFC) for conservation treatment from park sites service-wide. Training will be provided in all areas listed above. The position will include conservation treatment of objects from multiple NPS sites working in five specialized conservation labs (Textiles, Paper/Books, Wooden Artifacts, Organic Objects, Inorganic Objects). Basic treatment steps may include a variety of surface cleaning methods, mending, filling losses, reattaching loose elements, applying surface coatings, and humidifying/flattening under the guidance of a Senior NPS Museum Conservator. The types of objects/materials will vary depending on the needs of the parks, but could include textiles, paper/books, ceramics/glass, metals, leather, basketry, taxidermy, and wooden artifacts/furniture. Training in scientific analysis will be provided as needed. The labs are outfitted with XRF, FTIR, microscopy, microchemical testing, and Oddy testing stations, which may be used to assist in material identification and treatment decisions. The intern will also gain collections management experience assisting the conservation registrar with tracking and moving objects, and packing them for shipment. This position is ideal for those early in their conservation career with some previous experience in a conservation lab seeking to gain more experience before entering the job market or a graduate program in art conservation. The position is almost all in-person, but telework days will be granted upon request for report writing, etc. PreserveNet <https://preservenet.org/job/national-park-service-ncpe-internship-program-charles-town-wv-internship-ncpe-internship-conservation-intern-1200-hours/> ------------------------------ Allison Holcomb Conservator National Park Service, Museum Conservation Services Wilmington United States ------------------------------ 5.From: Priyanka Vaid Posted: Friday December 19, 2025 9:30 PM Subject: Job opportunity- Conservation Technician, Glenbow Museum, Calgary, Canada Message: Glenbow Museum is looking to hire a full-time (37.5 hours/week) Conservation Technician for a period of 12 months. Reporting to the Manager, Conservation, the Conservation Technician supports Conservators across all specialties – paintings, paper, objects, and textiles – by assisting with preventive conservation and treatment of Glenbow's collections. Under the guidance of Conservators in each specialty area, this role supports the care and management of art, objects, and belongings, including dusting, exhibition and loan preparation, photographic documentation, storage mount fabrication, and storage area maintenance. As a member of Glenbow's Collections & Curatorial team, the Conservation Technician plays a key role in assessing, preparing, and caring for Glenbow's art, objects, and belongings. The role involves ongoing handling, relocation, documentation, and reporting of objects to support the museum's preparation for reopening. Full job posting and how to apply can be found at- GlenbowConservationTechnician.pdf <https://www.glenbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GlenbowConservationTechnician.pdf> Glenbow's website- Glenbow <https://www.glenbow.org/> Priyanka Vaid (she/her) Manager, Conservation 130 9 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0P3 glenbow.org <https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.glenbow.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cpvaid%40glenbow.org%7C058063b4d74a40115bd108de082e29cf%7Ca59a802bf3604619945451fbe3986457%7C0%7C0%7C638957191583016504%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=DEFPTxtUR3UTKF28%2BsI3SoTsV0iaidenFHmYxGXrebM%3D&reserved=0> ------------------------------ Priyanka Vaid Conservator, Paintings and Sculpture Glenbow Museum Calgary Canada ------------------------------ You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. 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