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1. RE: ASTM C01/C15/C07 Symposium in Need of Reviewers 2. Job Opportunity: Object or Furniture Conservator 3. RE: ASTM C01/C15/C07 Symposium in Need of Reviewers 4. New Climate Control Resource 5. Job Opportunity: Research Scientist, Rochester Institute of Technology, Image Permanence Institute 6. Identifying quotes by Ernest van de Wetering and Bernard Berenson 7. Georgia Archives Pre-Program Conservation Internship 8. Objects Conservation Fellowship at the National Air and Space Museum, Chantilly VA. USA. 9. AATA Winter Update ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Alex Lim Posted: Wednesday January 7, 2026 9:13 AM Subject: RE: ASTM C01/C15/C07 Symposium in Need of Reviewers Message: Hi Anthony, This is an important work. Thank you for sharing the info and your work with this group. I am happy to be a peer reviewer. I will send a private message separately. Alex B. Lim ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 1/6/2026 12:57:00 PM From: Anthony Hita Subject: ASTM C01/C15/C07 Symposium in Need of Reviewers Greetings Colleagues. I am the chair of ASTM C15's task group of historical masonry and have been asked to reach out to my fellow cultural heritage professionals as we are in need of technical expertise. ASTM Committee C01 (Cement), C07 (Lime and Limestone), and C15 (Masonry) are co-sponsoring a symposium in June 2026. The theme of this year's symposium is Advancing Masonry Technology and Tradecraft. Presented papers will have a distinct "in practice" focus, rather than being theoretical or technical without a focus on implementation. We are currently in dire need of qualified peer reviewers to provide input on the selected papers for the symposium. You do not need to be an ASTM member or attending the symposium to be a peer reviewer. In particular, we need historic preservation and material science-focused professionals with expertise in masonry. Five papers do not yet have peer reviewers. The five papers still needing reviewers are focused on historic mortar testing, petrography, salt crystallization treatment, terra cotta, and brick veneers. While those are the topics needing reviewers, we also welcome reviewers on other topics as well. These include adaptive reuse of masonry buildings, engineered masonry veneers, flatjack testing, tensile and shear bond strength, carbon sequestration in concrete, and earthen construction. ASTM has begun to focus more on standards related to historical masonry, as it is a growing segment in the US and Canada. Symposia like this one are important to helping us disseminate knowledge and gain insight into concepts that may inform revisions to existing standards or creations of new ones. If you are interested in reviewing a paper, please see the attached instructions and reach out as soon as you are able. This is not a large time commitment, but it can have a broader impact in our industry. Contacts for asking questions or getting more information are also included with the form. If you are interested in the symposium as a potential attendee, you also do not need to be an ASTM member to attend, so please join us in Dallas in June! More details will go out later once we have these papers through review. Thank you for your time and consideration! ------------------------------ Anthony Hita Architectural Conservator LimeWorks.us Telford United States ------------------------------ 2.From: Torunn Bøe Posted: Wednesday January 7, 2026 9:18 AM Subject: Job Opportunity: Object or Furniture Conservator Message: Job Opportunity - Object or Furniture Conservator Salary according to agreement/collective agreement: NOK 550,000-630,000, depending on qualifications Contract type: Permanent Closing date: Tuesday 11th January 2026 at midnight About the Position Bevaringstenestene (The Conservation Department) currently has a full-time permanent position available for an object or furniture conservator to join our team of specialists in metal, object, and furniture conservation. MUHO (Museum Centre in Hordaland) is a consolidated museum consisting of five departments. We employ 56 skilled staff members in permanent positions, along with approximately 40 hourly and seasonal employees. Bevaringstenestene is a department within MuHo that consists of 14 staff, including experienced collection managers and conservators specialised in preventive conservation and remedial conservation of objects and textiles, as well as administrative and operational staff. Bevaringstenestene is growing. Together with Vestland County Municipality, we are in the preliminary stages of planning a new Collections Centre featuring high-quality storage facilities, modern conservation studios, and offices. The successful candidate will primarily work on conservation projects for external clients, but will also collaborate with museums across Vestland to improve collection care-whether in storage, exhibitions, or historic interiors. Our team includes employees from several countries, and the working languages are Norwegian and English. The main workplace is Salhus (approximately 20 km north of Bergen city centre), but the position requires on-site work at museums and with external clients as needed. Some travel should be expected. We are looking for a friendly and motivated individual to join an exciting professional environment in conservation, which is both growing and evolving. To read the full job advertisement and apply for the position, click on the attached link to access our recruitment portal. Object or Furniture Conservator (280131) | The Museum Centre in Hordaland (MuHo) <https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/280131/object-or-furniture-conservator> ------------------------------ Torunn Bøe Head of Conservation Department -Bevaringstenestene Museumssenteret i Hordaland Bergen Norway ------------------------------ 3.From: Anthony Hita Posted: Wednesday January 7, 2026 9:28 AM Subject: RE: ASTM C01/C15/C07 Symposium in Need of Reviewers Message: Thank you Alex. We're grateful for your willingness to help out. Please see the document attached to my original message for Greg Moody's contact information (the chair of the symposium committee). He can get you on board. Thanks again! ------------------------------ Anthony Hita Architectural Conservator LimeWorks.us Telford United States ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 01-07-2026 05:38 From: Alex Lim Subject: ASTM C01/C15/C07 Symposium in Need of Reviewers Hi Anthony, This is an important work. Thank you for sharing the info and your work with this group. I am happy to be a peer reviewer. I will send a private message separately. Alex B. Lim Original Message: Sent: 1/6/2026 12:57:00 PM From: Anthony Hita Subject: ASTM C01/C15/C07 Symposium in Need of Reviewers Greetings Colleagues. I am the chair of ASTM C15's task group of historical masonry and have been asked to reach out to my fellow cultural heritage professionals as we are in need of technical expertise. ASTM Committee C01 (Cement), C07 (Lime and Limestone), and C15 (Masonry) are co-sponsoring a symposium in June 2026. The theme of this year's symposium is Advancing Masonry Technology and Tradecraft. Presented papers will have a distinct "in practice" focus, rather than being theoretical or technical without a focus on implementation. We are currently in dire need of qualified peer reviewers to provide input on the selected papers for the symposium. You do not need to be an ASTM member or attending the symposium to be a peer reviewer. In particular, we need historic preservation and material science-focused professionals with expertise in masonry. Five papers do not yet have peer reviewers. The five papers still needing reviewers are focused on historic mortar testing, petrography, salt crystallization treatment, terra cotta, and brick veneers. While those are the topics needing reviewers, we also welcome reviewers on other topics as well. These include adaptive reuse of masonry buildings, engineered masonry veneers, flatjack testing, tensile and shear bond strength, carbon sequestration in concrete, and earthen construction. ASTM has begun to focus more on standards related to historical masonry, as it is a growing segment in the US and Canada. Symposia like this one are important to helping us disseminate knowledge and gain insight into concepts that may inform revisions to existing standards or creations of new ones. If you are interested in reviewing a paper, please see the attached instructions and reach out as soon as you are able. This is not a large time commitment, but it can have a broader impact in our industry. Contacts for asking questions or getting more information are also included with the form. If you are interested in the symposium as a potential attendee, you also do not need to be an ASTM member to attend, so please join us in Dallas in June! More details will go out later once we have these papers through review. Thank you for your time and consideration! ------------------------------ Anthony Hita Architectural Conservator LimeWorks.us Telford United States ------------------------------ 4.From: Nathalie Nadeau Mijal Posted: Wednesday January 7, 2026 10:55 AM Subject: New Climate Control Resource Message: The Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) is thrilled to introduce Climate Guidelines! It presents current thinking on sustainable climate control for collections and includes two interactive tools: ClimaSpec and the Climate Control Decision Tool. This resource replaces the previous CCI resource "Environmental guidelines for museums." ClimaSpec: This tool is your go-to for tailored climate control advice based on specific object types and materials. Plus, the mould and lifetime calculators quickly provide you with relevant information for your collections. Climate Control Decision Tool: Need a quick overview of climate-related risks? This tool helps you pinpoint key issues and recommended actions for your collections. Access the resource and tool <https://canada.ca/en/conservation-institute/services/preventive-conservation/climate-guidelines.html>s <https://canada.ca/en/conservation-institute/services/preventive-conservation/climate-guidelines.html> CCI would love to hear your feedback! Send it to [email protected] <[email protected]> ------------------------------ Nathalie Nadeau Mijal Acting Manager, Knowledge Sharing Canadian Conservation Institute Ottawa Canada ------------------------------ 5.From: Emma Richardson Posted: Wednesday January 7, 2026 10:56 AM Subject: Job Opportunity: Research Scientist, Rochester Institute of Technology, Image Permanence Institute Message: The Image Permanence Institute (IPI) at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Scientist to advance knowledge and research in the chemical degradation and stability of cultural heritage collection materials. This position is ideal for individuals with expertise in materials testing, atmospheric pollutants, chemical interactions, organic chemistry, or chemical engineering. The appointed researcher will manage IPI ISO testing services, conduct independent research, collaborate on multi-scholar projects and lead specific components of larger research programs under the direction of a senior or principal researcher. This role involves publishing research results and findings in peer-reviewed journals, producing reports and contributing to workshops and conferences, and supporting educational programs related to preservation science. We welcome applications from fields outside of cultural heritage but will look favorably on candidates demonstrating a strong interest in the preservation science of cultural heritage. The pay range for this position is RIT's 119A wage band, with a minimum salary level of $52,300 and maximum of $87,600. The application review process will start January 16, 2026, and the position will remain open until filled. Learn more about the position and apply at RIT Career Zone 9984BR <https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25483&siteid=5289&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=1581983>. If you have specific questions about this position, please contact IPI's Director of Research and search committee Chair, Emma Richardson, at [email protected] <[email protected]> About IPI The Image Permanence Institute (IPI) is a preservation research center in the College of Art and Design at Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY. IPI achieves its mission to support and inform the preservation of cultural heritage collections through applied research, the development of practical preservation resources and tools, professional-level education and training programs, and consulting and materials testing services. As a non-profit research center, IPI depends on private and public philanthropy to fund its research program. Institutions that use IPI preservation products and consulting and testing services further support IPI's mission. Learn more about IPI at: https://www.rit.edu/ipi <https://www.rit.edu/ipi> ------------------------------ Emma Richardson Director of Research Image Permanence Institute Rochester United States ------------------------------ 6.From: Rebecca Rushfield Posted: Wednesday January 7, 2026 10:57 AM Subject: Identifying quotes by Ernest van de Wetering and Bernard Berenson Message: In the Introduction to his book, In The Kitchen of Art, Marco Grassi writes "Ernst van de Wetering, the Dutch art historian recently remarked, perhaps only partly in jest , that in today's world a few thousand people earn their living touching works of art while earnestly preventing untold thousands of others from doing just that. This tiny minority of which van de Wetering speaks is busy, in museums and ateliers all over the world, in what Bernard Berenson with a tinge of contempt called 'the kitchen of art'." Can anyone tell me the specific contexts in which van de Wetering and Berenson made their remarks? Rebecca Rushfield ------------------------------ Rebecca Rushfield Conservation Consultant Freelance/Private Practice/Self-employed/Independent Flushing NY ------------------------------ 7.From: Sigourney Stanford Posted: Wednesday January 7, 2026 1:27 PM Subject: Georgia Archives Pre-Program Conservation Internship Message: The Georgia Archives, an institution of the University System of Georgia, together with the Friends of the Georgia Archives and History (FOGAH), is now accepting applications for its 2026 Pre-Program Summer Conservation Internship. This internship gives prospective students of conservation training programs the opportunity to gain skills and experience in the preservation and treatment of paper-based archival materials. The interns will employ critical thinking and practical decision-making while working under the supervision of the Archives conservator. Objectives and goals: The objective of the internship is to give the interns the opportunity to gain the required skills and experience, and aid in accrual of the pre-requisite internship hours to apply for a postgraduate conservation program. By the end of the internship, the intern will have a greater understanding of conservation and preservation practice and ethics, be capable of executing basic book and paper conservation treatments, and be familiar with conservation tools, equipment and materials. The projects worked on by the intern will contribute to a portfolio, illustrating the skills, experience and proficiencies developed through the internship. Focus: The internship will focus on, but not be limited to, the historic map collection. Other projects may include environmental monitoring and exhibit preparation. Responsibilities During the internship, the intern's duties will include, but not be limited to, conducting supervised conservation treatment of the Georgia Archives materials, including: Evaluation and documentation of archival materials Preparing and stabilizing materials for digitization Treating and housing rare library and archival materials with a broad range of condition concerns by using a variety of techniques and materials Required Qualifications A Bachelor's degree in conservation, art history, library science, engineering, or the equivalent Be working towards a postgraduate degree in conservation Good manual dexterity and hand-skills Good color perception Attention to detail Good oral and written skills Proficiency in Microsoft programs. Preferred Qualifications Studies in chemistry and physics Problem solving and creative thinking Communication skills Organizational skills Other Information The internship is full-time and the duration is 10 weeks starting summer 2026. The hourly rate is $12/hour. A stipend of $960 will be paid bi-weekly by FOGAH. A background check will be required for the successful applicant. The background check does not include a credit check. Deadline March 22, 2026. https://www.georgiaarchives.org/ <https://www.georgiaarchives.org/> Apply at: https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=98000&JobOpeningId=293418&PostingSeq=1 <https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=98000&JobOpeningId=293418&PostingSeq=1> Sigourney Stanford Conservator Georgia Archives 5800 Jonesboro Road Morrow, GA 30260 678-364-3842 <tel:6783643842> www.GeorgiaArchives.org <http://www.georgiaarchives.org/> 8.From: Lauren Horelick Posted: Wednesday January 7, 2026 1:51 PM Subject: Objects Conservation Fellowship at the National Air and Space Museum, Chantilly VA. USA. Message: The Smithsonian, National Air and Space Museum is pleased to offer a 12- month Fellowship in Objects Conservation. More information about this opportunity and how to apply can be found here: https://airandspace.si.edu/collections/conservation/fellowships <https://airandspace.si.edu/collections/conservation/fellowships> Deadline: February 15th, 2026 Start Date: October 1st, 2026 Description: The goals of the Fellowship are to strengthen and deepen recent graduate's skills in objects conservation. We aim to accomplish this by providing a range of opportunities to work with the museum's diverse collection and by participating in exhibition-driven projects, while conducting and honing research, analysis, and treatment skills. 9.From: Lynda Bunting Posted: Wednesday January 7, 2026 9:00 PM Subject: AATA Winter Update Message: The AATA <https://aata.getty.edu/primo-explore/search?vid=AATA> winter update includes abstracts on bookbinding, resort architecture, heritage craft skills, education and training, antiquities, and the ceramics of Bernard Palissy. ------------------------------ Lynda Bunting Managing Editor, AATA Getty Conservation Institute Los Angeles CA [email protected] aata.getty.edu ------------------------------ You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. To change your subscriptions, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions. 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