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1. Job Opening: Postdoctoral Researcher in Cultural Memory & Heritage 2. Le temps des épreuves : appel à contribution / The age of photographs symposium: call for contributions 3. Head of Paintings Conservation Lab Position 4. CCAHA Fellowship position 2026-2027 5. RE: Job announcement: Conservator position at Texas State Library and Archives Commission 6. Sustainability News in Heritage Conservation & Sustainability Committee Updates ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Tilly Laaser Posted: Monday December 22, 2025 9:32 AM Subject: Job Opening: Postdoctoral Researcher in Cultural Memory & Heritage Message: I am excited to share that we are hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher for our new project, "Cultural Memory in Crisis." This position offers a unique opportunity to explore cultural memory through innovative, transdisciplinary approaches, including crisis studies and participatory research methods, advancing the field of memory studies. The initiative will foster partnerships with cultural institutions and lay the foundation for a Centre for the Applied Study of Cultural Memory after DFG funding ends in 2030. Within this framework, the Research Unit I "Cultural Assets and Heritage" will investigate the intersection of cultural memory and the crisis effects of climate change, focusing on the preservation (and production) of cultural heritage. The unit analyzes how environmental and sociopolitical crises impact heritage, examining case studies that reveal possibilities and conflicts in conservation and reconstruction processes. It critically reflects on historical narratives, politics of memory, and social contexts shaped by crises, including how conservation can be instrumentalized for political or economic goals. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join Research Unit I, ideally with a background in conservation and a strong research proposal aligned with our focus areas. The application deadline is January 18, 2026. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact [email protected] <[email protected]>. For details and application instructions, please visit https://karriere.th-koeln.de/job/view/1514/postdoctoral-researcher-m-f-d-in-the-dfg-project-cultural-memory-in-crisis?page_lang=en <https://karriere.th-koeln.de/job/view/1514/postdoctoral-researcher-m-f-d-in-the-dfg-project-cultural-memory-in-crisis?page_lang=en>. Please feel free to share this announcement with interested candidates in your networks. ------------------------------ Tilly Laaser Professor of Paintings Conservation Technische Hochschule Köln, Cologne Institute of Conservation Sciences Köln Germany ------------------------------ 2.From: Marie-Angélique Languille Posted: Monday December 22, 2025 9:32 AM Subject: Le temps des épreuves : appel à contribution / The age of photographs symposium: call for contributions Message: English below -------------------------------------- Chres et chers collgues, L'appel contributions du symposium international Le temps des preuves. 50 ans de prservation des photographies qui se tiendra Paris du 9 au 11 novembre 2026, est ouvert jusqu'au 15 janvier 2026 ici : https://tempsepreuves.sciencesconf.org/ <https://tempsepreuves.sciencesconf.org/> La soumission consiste en un rsum de 3000 caractres au maximum. Aprs slection, un rsum tendu sera demand en amont du symposium. Nous construisons actuellement la possibilit d'une publication post-symposium avec des articles complets. Le symposium se tiendra exclusivement en prsentiel. Vous tes personnel d'un muse de France, d'archives municipales ou d'archives dpartementales ? -> Demandez la prise en charge de vos frais d'inscription grce au ministre de la Culture, voir ici https://tempsepreuves.sciencesconf.org/resource/page/id/4 <https://tempsepreuves.sciencesconf.org/resource/page/id/4> Ce symposium s'inscrit dans le cadre de la clbration du bicentenaire de la photographie organise par le ministre de la Culture. Nous vous souhaitons une belle fin d'anne. Le comit d'organisation, Christine Barthe et Anna Gianotti-Laban (muse du quai Branly-Jacques Chirac), Cline Daher (Centre de Recherche sur la Conservation), Agns Gall-Ortlik (Dpartement pour la prservation du patrimoine photographique de la Ville de Paris), Stphanie Grison (Centre de Recherche sur la Conservation), Marie-Anglique Languille (Centre de Recherche sur la Conservation), Bertrand Lavdrine (Centre de Recherche sur la Conservation), Isabelle-Ccile Le Me (Ministre de la Culture) et Bertrand Sainte-Marthe (Archives nationales). ------------------------ Dear colleagues, The call for papers for the international symposium, The Age of Photographs: 50 Years of Image Preservation, which will be held in Paris the 9th, 10th and 11th of November 2026, is opened until the 15th of January 2026, here: https://tempsepreuves.sciencesconf.org/?&lang=en <https://tempsepreuves.sciencesconf.org/?&lang=en> Submissions consist of a 3,000-characters abstract. Following selection, an extended abstract will be requested prior to the symposium. We are currently working on the possibility of a post-symposium publication featuring full articles. The symposium will be held exclusively in person. This symposium is part of the events celebrating the bicentenary of the invention of photography organised by the French ministry of Culture. We wish you a pleasant end to the year. The organising committee, Christine Barthe et Anna Gianotti-Laban (muse du quai Branly-Jacques Chirac), Cline Daher (Centre de Recherche sur la Conservation), Agns Gall-Ortlik (Dpartement pour la prservation du patrimoine photographique de la Ville de Paris), Stphanie Grison (Centre de Recherche sur la Conservation), Marie-Anglique Languille (Centre de Recherche sur la Conservation), Bertrand Lavdrine (Centre de Recherche sur la Conservation), Isabelle-Ccile Le Me (Ministre de la Culture) et Bertrand Sainte-Marthe (Archives nationales). 3.From: Saira Haqqi Posted: Monday December 22, 2025 9:32 AM Subject: Head of Paintings Conservation Lab Position Message: Hello all, I am sharing this as a courtesy for a friend and colleague, Sondra Reirson, Director of Collections at the Nebraska State Historical Society. If anyone has questions, I am happy to connect you with her. -- I'm reaching out to ask for your help sharing a great opportunity at our regional art-conservation center in Omaha, Nebraska. We are recruiting for a Paintings Conservator, a role that offers the chance to work on a wide variety of painting projects across public, private, and institutional collections. The position supports the Nebraska State Historical Society's collections, but is not limited to Nebraska-related works with clients like the Joslyn Art Museum, Sheldon Art Museum and Museum of Nebraska Art. The position is supported by an established endowment, providing stable long-term funding, an excellent benefits package, and relocation assistance. The center offers a collaborative, collegial environment where conservators, technicians, and interns work closely together in a multidisciplinary setting. Omaha also provides a quality-of-life advantage, with a cost of living below the national average and a vibrant arts community. We're looking for a conservator with at least five years of post-graduate experience. The salary range is $75,000-$90,000. I've included a link to the full job description below. https://history.nebraska.gov/paintings-conservator/ <https://history.nebraska.gov/paintings-conservator/> ------------------------------ Saira Haqqi (she/they) Senior Conservator National Archives and Records Administration College Park, MD [email protected] ------------------------------ 4.From: Jessica Silverman Posted: Monday December 22, 2025 10:10 PM Subject: CCAHA Fellowship position 2026-2027 Message: The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA), a non-profit conservation laboratory located in Philadelphia, PA, is pleased to offer a twelve-month post-graduate fellowship in one of our specialties (book, paper, or photographic materials) beginning in September 2026. Note that fellows will be eligible to apply for a second year of fellowship. The selected fellow will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of materials from historic to contemporary, and with a broad range of clients. We serve libraries and archives, fine-art collections belonging to museums, corporate clients and private collectors, small historical societies, and private clients. The fellow will work with experienced conservators and technicians in a collaborative environment. Research interests will be supported to develop a presentation, publication, or an internally presented paper. There may also be opportunities to participate in the lab's on-site collection surveys, on-site treatment projects, and educational programs through our Preservation Services department. Requirements The applicant should have a master's degree from a recognized conservation training program with an emphasis in book, paper, or photo conservation. In addition to a salary of $48,500, the fellowship provides options for medical and dental insurance, paid leave, two weeks of research/professional development time, and an allowance of $2,500 for research expenses, including travel and conference fees. (Note that Philadelphia has a 22%-55% lower cost of living compared to our eastern seaboard colleagues.) Interested applicants should prepare a cover letter, resume, three letters of professional reference, and three sample treatment reports with before and after treatment photodocumentation. Please submit your application and upload these as PDF attachments to https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/cd44ca44-539d-4805-b6ce-7ee91c47d202/Conservation-Center-for-Art-Historic-Artifacts <https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/cd44ca44-539d-4805-b6ce-7ee91c47d202/Conservation-Center-for-Art-Historic-Artifacts> . Alternatively, a link to your online portfolio saved in a PDF may be uploaded via the url above instead of individual attachments. Questions about the fellowship or application process may be directed to Jessica Silverman, Director of Conservation, [email protected] . Letters of reference may also be emailed directly to Jessica Silverman. Preference will be given to applications received by January 20. About CCAHA: CCAHA was founded in 1977 and has grown to be one of the largest nonprofit conservation centers in the country. Its wide array of services, innovative approaches, and highly trained and experienced staff have earned it a prominent and respected place in the conservation field. We serve nonprofit cultural institutions, private individuals, and other collecting organizations in the preservation of works on paper, archival documents, photographic materials, and books through conservation treatment, collection surveys and consultations, housing & framing, and digital imaging services. Our preventive conservation and preservation services staff focuses on capacity building for collecting institutions through fundraising support, strategic planning and assessment projects, emergency planning and response initiatives, and in developing educational programs and conferences. CCAHA's mission is to provide expertise and leadership in the preservation of the world's cultural heritage. CCAHA does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff and for our clients. ------------------------------ Jessica Silverman Director of Conservation Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts Philadelphia PA (302) 290-1410 [email protected] ------------------------------ 5.From: Rebecca Romanchuk Posted: Monday December 22, 2025 10:11 PM Subject: RE: Job announcement: Conservator position at Texas State Library and Archives Commission Message: Please note that the deadline for applications for this position has been extended through January 31, 2026. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission has an opening for this full-time position: Conservator (Curator IV) - $6,250-$7,084 monthly The conservator manages the daily activities of the well-equipped book and paper Summerlee Conservation Lab at TSLAC and performs complex treatments on rare and unique archival and library materials in accordance with the AIC code of ethics. This position develops and monitors work procedures for the unit, establishes priorities, and makes treatment decisions. The conservator is called on to assist with outreach and educational programs, preservation planning and surveys, emergency response, and environmental control. This position may also instruct and monitor interns, students, or volunteers assigned to assist with conservation tasks. Learn about the work undertaken in our conservation lab at our TSLAC Conservation blog, https://www.tsl.texas.gov/conservation/. <https://www.tsl.texas.gov/conservation/> To review this job posting go to https://www.tsl.texas.gov/jobs. <https://www.tsl.texas.gov/jobs.> ------------------------------ Rebecca Romanchuk, MLIS Archives Supervisor Texas State Library & Archives Commission Austin TX ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 10-29-2025 12:38 From: Rebecca Romanchuk Subject: Job announcement: Conservator position at Texas State Library and Archives Commission Please note that the deadline for applications for this position has been extended through November 30, 2025. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission has an opening for this full-time position: Conservator (Curator IV) - $6,250-$7,084 monthly The conservator manages the daily activities of the well-equipped book and paper Summerlee Conservation Lab at TSLAC and performs complex treatments on rare and unique archival and library materials in accordance with the AIC code of ethics. This position develops and monitors work procedures for the unit, establishes priorities, and makes treatment decisions. The conservator is called on to assist with outreach and educational programs, preservation planning and surveys, emergency response, and environmental control. This position may also instruct and monitor interns, students, or volunteers assigned to assist with conservation tasks. Learn about the work undertaken in our conservation lab at our TSLAC Conservation blog, https://www.tsl.texas.gov/conservation/. <https://www.tsl.texas.gov/conservation/> To review this job posting go to https://www.tsl.texas.gov/jobs. <https://www.tsl.texas.gov/jobs.> ------------------------------ Rebecca Romanchuk, MLIS Archives Supervisor Texas State Library & Archives Commission Austin TX ------------------------------ Original Message: Sent: 09-15-2025 16:45 From: Rebecca Romanchuk Subject: Job announcement: Conservator position at Texas State Library and Archives Commission Please note that this position has been reposted with applications accepted through October 31, 2025. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission has an opening for this full-time position: Conservator (Curator IV) - $6,250-$7,084 monthly The conservator manages the daily activities of the well-equipped book and paper Summerlee Conservation Lab at TSLAC and performs complex treatments on rare and unique archival and library materials in accordance with the AIC code of ethics. This position develops and monitors work procedures for the unit, establishes priorities, and makes treatment decisions. The conservator is called on to assist with outreach and educational programs, preservation planning and surveys, emergency response, and environmental control. This position may also instruct and monitor interns, students, or volunteers assigned to assist with conservation tasks. Learn about the work undertaken in our conservation lab at our TSLAC Conservation blog, https://www.tsl.texas.gov/conservation/. <https://www.tsl.texas.gov/conservation/.> To review this job posting go to https://www.tsl.texas.gov/jobs. <https://www.tsl.texas.gov/jobs.> ------------------------------ Rebecca Romanchuk, MLIS Archives Supervisor Texas State Library & Archives Commission Austin TX Original Message: Sent: 05-01-2025 09:03 From: Rebecca Romanchuk Subject: Job announcement: Conservator position at Texas State Library and Archives Commission Please note that the closing date for this position has been extended to May 30, 2025. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission has an opening for this full-time position: Conservator (Curator IV) - $6,250-$7,084 monthly The conservator manages the daily activities of the well-equipped book and paper Summerlee Conservation Lab at TSLAC and performs complex treatments on rare and unique archival and library materials in accordance with the AIC code of ethics. This position develops and monitors work procedures for the unit, establishes priorities, and makes treatment decisions. The conservator is called on to assist with outreach and educational programs, preservation planning and surveys, emergency response, and environmental control. This position may also instruct and monitor interns, students, or volunteers assigned to assist with conservation tasks. Learn about the work undertaken in our conservation lab at our TSLAC Conservation blog, https://www.tsl.texas.gov/conservation/ <https://www.tsl.texas.gov/conservation/>. To review this job posting go to https://www.tsl.texas.gov/jobs <https://www.tsl.texas.gov/jobs>. ------------------------------ Rebecca Romanchuk, MLIS Archives Supervisor Texas State Library & Archives Commission Austin TX Original Message: Sent: 03-24-2025 10:15 From: Rebecca Romanchuk Subject: Job announcement: Conservator position at Texas State Library and Archives Commission Please note that the closing date for this position has been extended to April 30, 2025. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission has an opening for this full-time position: Conservator (Curator IV) - $6,250-$7,084 monthly The conservator manages the daily activities of the well-equipped book and paper Summerlee Conservation Lab at TSLAC and performs complex treatments on rare and unique archival and library materials in accordance with the AIC code of ethics. This position develops and monitors work procedures for the unit, establishes priorities, and makes treatment decisions. The conservator is called on to assist with outreach and educational programs, preservation planning and surveys, emergency response, and environmental control. This position may also instruct and monitor interns, students, or volunteers assigned to assist with conservation tasks. Learn about the work undertaken in our conservation lab at our TSLAC Conservation blog, https://www.tsl.texas.gov/conservation/ <https://www.tsl.texas.gov/conservation/>. To review this job posting go to https://www.tsl.texas.gov/jobs <https://www.tsl.texas.gov/jobs>. ------------------------------ Rebecca Romanchuk, MLIS Archives Supervisor Texas State Library & Archives Commission Austin TX Original Message: Sent: 03-03-2025 11:47 From: Rebecca Romanchuk Subject: Job announcement: Conservator position at Texas State Library and Archives Commission Please note that the closing date for this position has been extended to March 21, 2025. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission has an opening for this full-time position: Conservator (Curator IV) - $6,250-$7,084 monthly The conservator manages the daily activities of the well-equipped book and paper Summerlee Conservation Lab at TSLAC and performs complex treatments on rare and unique archival and library materials in accordance with the AIC code of ethics. This position develops and monitors work procedures for the unit, establishes priorities, and makes treatment decisions. The conservator is called on to assist with outreach and educational programs, preservation planning and surveys, emergency response, and environmental control. This position may also instruct and monitor interns, students, or volunteers assigned to assist with conservation tasks. Learn about the work undertaken in our conservation lab at our TSLAC Conservation blog, https://www.tsl.texas.gov/conservation/ <https://www.tsl.texas.gov/conservation/>. To review this job posting go to https://www.tsl.texas.gov/jobs <https://www.tsl.texas.gov/jobs>. Rebecca Romanchuk, CA Archives Supervisor | Archives and Information Services Division Texas State Library and Archives Commission 512-475-1734 | www.tsl.texas.gov <http://www.tsl.texas.gov/> ------------------------------ Rebecca Romanchuk, MLIS Archives Supervisor Texas State Library & Archives Commission Austin TX Original Message: Sent: 01-29-2025 11:18 From: Rebecca Romanchuk Subject: Job announcement: Conservator position at Texas State Library and Archives Commission The Texas State Library and Archives Commission has an opening for this full-time position: Conservator (Curator IV) - $6,250-$7,084 monthly The conservator manages the daily activities of the well-equipped book and paper Summerlee Conservation Lab at TSLAC and performs complex treatments on rare and unique archival and library materials in accordance with the AIC code of ethics. This position develops and monitors work procedures for the unit, establishes priorities, and makes treatment decisions. The conservator is called on to assist with outreach and educational programs, preservation planning and surveys, emergency response, and environmental control. This position may also instruct and monitor interns, students, or volunteers assigned to assist with conservation tasks. Learn about the work undertaken in our conservation lab at our TSLAC Conservation blog, https://www.tsl.texas.gov/conservation/ <https://www.tsl.texas.gov/conservation/>. To review this job posting go to https://www.tsl.texas.gov/jobs <https://www.tsl.texas.gov/jobs>. Closing date is February 28, 2025. Rebecca Romanchuk, CA Archives Supervisor | Archives and Information Services Division Texas State Library and Archives Commission 512-475-1734 | www.tsl.texas.gov <http://www.tsl.texas.gov> 6.From: adrian hernandez Posted: Monday December 22, 2025 10:11 PM Subject: Sustainability News in Heritage Conservation & Sustainability Committee Updates Message: December 22, 2025 Sustainability News in Heritage Conservation & Committee Updates We don't know about you, but 2025 has gone by SUPER fast for us here on the AIC Sustainability Committee! As the year draws to a close, we look back on some of the great work being done across the globe. It has been inspiring to see challenges turned into opportunities as relationships build across disciplines, geographies, and perspectives. Highlights: In April, The International Museum Conference on Climate Change <https://www.museumclimate.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Program-International-Museum-Conference-on-Climate-Change-2025.pdf> took place in Vienna, Austria. The meeting, organized single handedly by Dr. Pascal Querner, an independent entomologist, brought together a wide array of disciplines. Art conservators, conservation scientists, engineers, architects, entomologists, climatologists, biologists and other specialists from around the world presented on how climate change is impacting museums and heritage. The merging of environmental sciences and cultural heritage preservation has the power to transform how we work. Image credit: museumclimate.org The American Alliance of Museums held their annual meeting <https://portal.annualmeeting.aam-us.org/2025/conference_schedule_advanced.cfm?_ga=2.144135094.2012986497.1766045003-1976152157.1766045003> a month later in Los Angeles, where locals were reeling from the devastating January fires. The general theme of the meeting, "Museums & Trust" came down to connecting with community. Despite the latest federal funding withdrawals, hope was in the air! Camille Kirk <https://www.linkedin.com/in/camille-kirk/> and Whitney McGuire <https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyrmcguire/> organized a brilliant pre-session workshop on Recovery and Resilience: Cultural Institutions in Response to Environmental Disaster. Other presentations throughout the conference were equally inspiring. Samantha Owens <https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-owens-ny/> and Annie Farrar <https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-farrar-4424a15/> spoke about a vast range of sustainable practices at Glenstone. Leslie Tom <https://www.linkedin.com/in/les733/>, Korzell Coe <https://www.linkedin.com/in/korzell-coe/>, and Douglas Flandro <https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-flandro/> talked about using Digital Twins <https://portal.annualmeeting.aam-us.org/2025/conference_schedule_advanced.cfm?session_key=FBD7768E-F04D-A206-2B64-E0D140C065E6&session_date=Friday,%20May%2009,%202025> (and their ingenuity!) to create eco-friendly exhibitions. Wendy Claire Jessup, FIIC <https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyjessup/>, Sandra Vicchio <https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-vicchio-a67605a/>, and Gordon Umbarger <https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonumbarger/> presented on the Power of the Plan: A Pathway for Building Trust (and re-modeling the National Museum of Women in the Arts). A couple of months later, a landmark opinion issued by the International Court of Justice <https://www.icj-cij.org/sites/default/files/case-related/187/187-20250723-adv-01-00-en.pdf> established that countries have a legal obligation to protect people and ecosystems from the "urgent and existential threat" posed by climate change. As climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe <https://www.talkingclimate.ca/p/the-worlds-top-court-makes-a-climate> points out, "even though this is an advisory opinion with no legal mechanism for enforcement, it represents an important precedent that will carry weight in other courts as litigation continues". Then in October, The Climate Toolkit <https://climatetoolkit.org/symposium-2025-resource-page/> hosted their first symposium at the Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh. Both the venue and the meeting were awe-inspiring. Leaders from institutions across the country discussed how they have implemented decarbonization strategies, engaging the public with programming on climate change, advocacy, and more. Recordings of all the presentations and associated resources are available on their website <https://climatetoolkit.org/symposium-2025-resource-page/>. To learn more about the Climate Toolkit, check out this interview <https://open.spotify.com/episode/5nRXcLfftXMen3XqASYS7v?si=f8e64bbfbb3c43af> AIC Sustainability Committee member and Green Tea Podcast <https://open.spotify.com/show/3b5jkqeiZEVasHKHZNlMf1?si=cd30f909b8e24fdf> host Roxy Sperber had with the Toolkit's Andrew Lampl and Jennifer Torrance. Earlier this month, The International Council of Museums Committee for Conservation (ICOM CC) held their "Focus on Conservation" online conference, titled "Routes to Resilience <https://www.icom-cc.org/en/news/focus-on-conservation-2025--routes-to-resilience-online-conference-december-2025>". Speakers, including Sustainability Committee member Mariana Valdez <https://www.iiconservation.org/sites/default/files/awp/download/2025-09/nic-magazine-aug-sept-2025_0-pages.pdf>, presented on various ways we can cultivate flexibility and adaptability in the face of ever growing threats due to climate change. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic and beyond, two initiatives to build more regenerative practices around exhibitions are gaining momentum: In the UK, a new online platform <https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/opinion/2025/10/museums-must-embrace-a-regenerative-model-of-practice/> and pilot exchange scheme is being developed by the Association for Heritage Interpretation (AHI), supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Launching this month, "the platform will give museums and heritage organisations a practical mechanism to share materials, resources and exhibition infrastructure." And in Morocco, a similar platform, called the Green Museum Hub, is currently being developed thanks to seed funding from the International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (IIC). According to a recent IIC News article <https://www.iiconservation.org/news/green-museum-hub-pioneering-sustainable-exhibition-practices-morroco>, "the project is a collaborative digital platform that centralizes resources, connects stakeholders, and empowers museums to transition toward sustainable exhibition practices. More than just a database, it represents a vision for transforming how cultural heritage institutions engage with the environment in Morocco, with the hope of extending to neighbouring countries and, eventually, further afield." COP30, the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference, took place in November in Belem, in the middle of Brazil's Amazon forest. We will go into more detail on this meeting in a future post. But one important point to share is that Creatives for Climate <https://www.creativesforclimate.co/about>, a non-profit geared at "transforming influence to drive climate action" launched The Creative Integrity Playbook <https://www.creativesforclimate.co/creative-integrity-playbook>. Written primarily for agencies and brands, many of its ideas apply directly to work in cultural institutions. A call to action: One of the easiest and most important climate change actions people can take is to talk about it. Although most Americans are concerned about climate change (63% on average according to one study <https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/visualizations-data/ycom-us/>), relatively few engage in discussions with family and friends. This has created a "climate silence <https://journals.plos.org/climate/article?id=10.1371/journal.pclm.0000538>". According to a recent report <https://journals.plos.org/climate/article?id=10.1371/journal.pclm.0000538>, incorporating learnings from the media into conversations can help us connect and share perspectives. It might feel scary at first, especially since part of the messaging we are getting from the media is that climate change is a polarizing topic. But why not reach out during the upcoming holiday gatherings and see how it goes? If you're looking for tips on how to get the conversation started at the dinner table, check out this article on the connection of food and climate change <https://drawdown.org/insights/why-im-bringing-food-based-climate-solutions-to-the-table-this-holiday-season>. Cool new research… We saw this on the Biomimicry Institute's Ray of Hope Accelerator Newsletter, AskNature <https://asknature.org/innovation/water-repellency-for-cellulose-products-inspired-by-lotus-leaves/> and had to share! "Using inspiration from the superhydrophobicity (extreme water repellency) of the microtexture on a lotus leaf, Cellulotech's new green chemistry technique uses bio-based reagents to change the quality of materials from water-loving to water-repellent. Improving the function of the material's surface through this process, without the use of toxic coatings, maintains its original feel, as well as its recyclability." In case you missed it… The AIC Sustainability Committee's Green Tea Podcast <https://open.spotify.com/show/3b5jkqeiZEVasHKHZNlMf1?si=cebdbba3e534426c> continues to amaze and inspire. Episodes over the last few months include: The Changing Landscape of Glacial Archeology Conservation <https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rDuvBWKEqfz6X9e8KloQe?si=563e0fb2b75a4186> Climate Joy with the Climate Toolkit from the Phipps Conservatory <https://open.spotify.com/episode/5nRXcLfftXMen3XqASYS7v?si=9900be6cb54c47c9> Lahaina 2023: National Heritage Responders Stories <https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OKr7yayPBE8wUVBzYbPxd?si=3e2429bcfa4d4ad2> Embedding Sustainability in Conservation Education <https://open.spotify.com/episode/18OFQw4iwfovEn21mwTxab?si=d83fb462f072447e> Coming up… Don't miss our Sustainable Labs monthly meet ups! This group offers peer to peer support and resources as we implement practices that lessen our impact on the environment. Stay tuned for a future meet-up, where we'll be discussing a sustainable alternative to toluene. Send an email to [email protected] <[email protected]> with the subject line "Join Sustainable Labs Meet Up" if you'd like to get on our mailing for these gatherings! Save the dates for our upcoming webinars! February 4 at 9amPST/12noonEST: Sustainable Practices in the Lab, hosted in collaboration with Book & Paper. March 5 at 8amPST/11amEST: How to Use AI Sustainably (working title), hosted in collaboration with the UK's Institute for Conservation (Icon) Sustainability Group on AI Keep an eye out for the General Sessions Post-Prints! The Sustainability Committee has an article on the panel discussion we hosted at AIC 2025 on centering context vs the physical life of an object <https://aic53rdannualmeeting2025.sched.com/event/1t6JE/luncheon-sustainability-in-collections-care-centering-on-context-vs-extending-an-objects-physical-life-39>. Looking forward to AIC 2026 in Montreal… We updated the Green Attendee Pledge <https://www.culturalheritage.org/events/annual-meeting/current-meeting/registration-faq>. Don't forget to take it when you register! (Preliminary program is here <https://www.culturalheritage.org/events/annual-meeting/current-meeting/program>). We are organizing a "Community Partnership Project" in collaboration with the Emerging Conservation Professionals Network (ECPN) and the Canadian Association for Conservation's Emerging Conservator Committee (ECC). This is a volunteer opportunity taking place at Redpath Museum, McGill University's museum of natural history on Wednesday, April 29. It will include hands-on experiences and discussions about sustainability. Space is limited so be sure to sign up when registration is announced. We are working on a lunch panel session in collaboration with the Health & Safety Committee, following up on some of the topics touched on in last year's discussion. "Sustaining the Conservator: Happiness Hacks & Healing from Burnout" is scheduled for Friday, May 1. Registration will be opening soon. We are in the early stages of coordinating a pre-session cultural landscapes program in connection to a conference presentation. More details coming soon! Connect with us! We now have a mailing list to connect with people directly. We will continue to post on the community forums, but if you want to get our updates directly into your inbox, please email us at [email protected] <[email protected]> with the subject "Join AIC SC Blog Mailing List". As always, we want to hear from you! Ideas, topics, and questions to explore are always welcome. In gratitude, The AIC Sustainability Committee <https://www.culturalheritage.org/membership/committees/sustainability> Yadin Larochette, Co-Chair Justine Wuebold, Co-Chair adrian hernandez, Outreach Officer This post can referenced on our Sustainability Forum Blog here: https://www.culturalheritage.org/blogs/adrian-hernandez/2025/12/22/sustainability-news-in-heritage-conservation-commi ------------------------------ adrian hernandez AIC Sustainability Committee Outreach Officer ------------------------------ 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.
