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1. Call for Applications: International Workshop "Diagnostics for Cultural Heritage: Research, Conservation, Accessibility", Scuola Normale Superiore (Florence, May 12-15, 2026) 2. PCB-contaminated paper object post-house fire 3. Conservation of Silver 4. AIC-CAC Meeting Program Now Available 5. FREE Webinar – Creative Strategies for Storing Paper Collections 6. Newly acquired conservation titles available in the Getty Library's Conservation Collection 7. Job opportunity- Assistant Objects Conservator, Glenbow Museum, Calgary, Canada (2 positions) 8. Job opportunity- Assistant Conservator, Paintings and Sculpture, Glenbow Museum, Calgary, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Francesca Di Turo Posted: Thursday January 29, 2026 5:05 AM Subject: Call for Applications: International Workshop "Diagnostics for Cultural Heritage: Research, Conservation, Accessibility", Scuola Normale Superiore (Florence, May 12-15, 2026) Message: Scuola Normale Superiore of Pisa in collaboration with the Opificio delle Pietre Dure (Florence) International Workshop Diagnostics for Cultural Heritage: Research, Conservation, Accessibility Florence, Italy | May 12–15, 2026 Organised by: Gianfranco Adornato, Giulio Amara, Francesco Cardarelli, Alessia Di Santi The international workshop "Diagnostics for Cultural Heritage: Research, Conservation, Accessibility" is designed to introduce BA, MA and PhD students, as well as recent graduates, to the theoretical foundations and practical applications of diagnostic methodologies in Cultural Heritage. The programme will focus on advanced diagnostic techniques applied to the study, conservation, and interpretation of architectural, archaeological, and historic-artistic heritage, with particular attention to current strategies, key results, and future perspectives in the field. The workshop includes: Seminar sessions dedicated to methodologies and case studies (Florence, Palazzo Strozzi) A hands-on laboratory session focused on the application of diagnostic tools (Florence, Opificio delle Pietre Dure) Application & Practical Information Detailed information on the programme and the application procedure is available at: https://www.sns.it/it/evento/diagnostics-cultural-heritage-research-conservation-accessibility <https://www.sns.it/it/evento/diagnostics-cultural-heritage-research-conservation-accessibility> Application deadline: February 15, 2026 Applicants are required to submit an online application including: An up-to-date signed CV (including the list of exams), A short biographical note outlining research or study interests (maximum 600 words). Participation & Logistics No registration or tuition fees are required. Admission includes: Participation in all lectures and laboratory activities, Educational materials, Lunch on workshop days. The Scuola Normale Superiore will provide accommodation in shared double hotel rooms for the full duration of the workshop. 2.From: Abigail Bainbridge Posted: Thursday January 29, 2026 7:00 AM Subject: PCB-contaminated paper object post-house fire Message: A colleague is asking me for advice/possibilities on behalf of family in LA: they had a house fire where there has been confirmed polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination. They have an unframed canvas-backed wall map that made it through the fire that they want to save if possible; they're going to have it tested specifically for PCB and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDF). If tests come back positive-does anyone have experience salvaging cultural heritage with this type of contamination? Is it possible, and if so what PPE/precautions are necessary? I've done a bit of research but haven't found anything geared towards conservators, just to general public who may have this type of fire. It sounds to me like PCDF is the main concern? Can it be cleaned? If it can be safely framed, is that an effective solution for safely isolating it? Knowing California, I also wonder about regulations there compared to elsewhere. Thank you for any information you can provide. I'm not local so if you are and can help please do let me know via private message. ------------------------------ Abigail Bainbridge Director Bainbridge Conservation London United Kingdom ------------------------------ 3.From: Gary Saretzky Posted: Thursday January 29, 2026 8:47 AM Subject: Conservation of Silver Message: Ingrid Neumann, Senior Conservator, RISD, will give a talk on this subject via Zoom on February 5 at 7pm. Details and free registration at Princeton Preservation Group <https://www.princetonpreservation.org> Princetonpreservation remove preview <https://www.princetonpreservation.org> Princeton Preservation Group The Princeton Preservation Group has been meeting several times per year since 1983 to hear lectures on a wide range of topica relating to the preservation of cultural artifacts, including but not limited to books, manuscripts, artwork, furniture, photographs, tombstones, Lucy the Elephant, costumes, videotapes, and buildings. View this on Princetonpreservation > <https://www.princetonpreservation.org> ------------------------------ Gary Saretzky] President, Princeton Preservation Group ------------------------------ 4.From: Bonnie Naugle Posted: Thursday January 29, 2026 8:55 PM Subject: AIC-CAC Meeting Program Now Available Message: Hi all, Our 2026 AIC-CAC Joint Meeting in Montreal, Canada, taking place April 28-May 2, now has the full schedule online. Browse our program and abstracts <https://virtual.oxfordabstracts.com/#/e/aiccac26/program>: https://virtual.oxfordabstracts.com/#/e/aiccac26/program Live AI-assisted interpretation is available to all attendees. Whether you're interested in attending in-person or virtually from your laptop, we will have a full program for you. The Early Bird rate is ending, so register by January 31 to save $100! One final ask: can you share our event with your networks? Having an internationally accessible conference is rare for us, and we'd love our colleagues everywhere to know about this opportunity to connect! www.culturalheritage.org/current-meeting Thank you! Bonnie ------------------------------ Bonnie Naugle she, her Communications & Membership Director American Institute for Conservation and Foundation for Advancement in Conservation Washington, DC ------------------------------ 5.From: Diana Bencatel Posted: Thursday January 29, 2026 8:55 PM Subject: FREE Webinar – Creative Strategies for Storing Paper Collections Message: Hi! I'll be hosting a free, one-hour webinar where I'll share practical and creative strategies for storing books, documents, and other paper-based items. Ill show you simple ways to optimize and repurpose resources to improve storage conditions, and share affordable alternative materials you can use. Registration link: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/storingpaper <https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/storingpaper> Hope to see you there! Diana Bencatel Collections Conservator 6.From: Sheila Cummins Posted: Thursday January 29, 2026 8:55 PM Subject: Newly acquired conservation titles available in the Getty Library's Conservation Collection Message: Every month the Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) acquires new research materials for the Conservation Collection, housed in the Library at the Getty Research Institute (GRI). The collection represents an ongoing collaboration between the GCI and the GRI to acquire and retain critical resources required to fulfill the long-term research and scholarship needs of the international conservation community. In December we added books about public clocks in New York City, adaptive reuse of historic London factories, building with limestone to mitigate climate disaster, heritage management for disputed sites, reducing risk with lead in cultural heritage, case studies in experimental video art, and decolonial perspectives in repatriation: https://gty.art/4qo3mgi <https://gty.art/4qo3mgi?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExekptWlE1RGpENjBJbEYwa3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5xKJpiFFW0W7HoWr-jhvUc-qXoqGPc8KRcHXz1oXGYpK30YU05MxpECyHi_Q_aem_pruzVtZAQ4-iVokXEEKxvw> The holdings of the Conservation Collection may be consulted at the Getty Center or borrowed through your Library's Interlibrary Loan Department. ------------------------------ Sheila Cummins Collection Development Librarian Getty Conservation Institute Los Angeles, CA 310-440-7619 [email protected] ------------------------------ 7.From: Priyanka Vaid Posted: Thursday January 29, 2026 8:57 PM Subject: Job opportunity- Assistant Objects Conservator, Glenbow Museum, Calgary, Canada (2 positions) Message: Glenbow Museum is looking to hire 2 full-time (37.5 hours/week) Assistant Objects Conservator for a period of 12 months. Reporting to the Manager, Conservation, the Assistant Conservator, Objects carries out preventive conservation, examination, research, and treatment of objects in Glenbow's collection under the guidance of the Manager, Conservation and/or the Conservator, Objects. As a member of Glenbow's Collections & Curatorial team, the Assistant Conservator, Objects plays a key role in assessing, conserving, and caring for artworks, objects, and belongings in Glenbow's collection. The role involves ongoing handling, conservation interventions, documentation, and reporting of objects to support the museum's preparations for reopening. An experience in textiles conservation is considered an asset. Full job posting and how to apply can be found at-Assistant-Conservator-Objects.pdf <https://www.glenbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Assistant-Conservator-Objects.pdf> Glenbow's website- Glenbow <https://www.glenbow.org/> ------------------------------ Priyanka Vaid Manager, Conservation Glenbow Museum Calgary Canada ------------------------------ 8.From: Priyanka Vaid Posted: Thursday January 29, 2026 8:57 PM Subject: Job opportunity- Assistant Conservator, Paintings and Sculpture, Glenbow Museum, Calgary, Canada Message: Glenbow Museum is looking to hire a full-time (37.5 hours/week) Assistant Conservator, Paintings and Sculpture for a period of 12 months. Reporting to the Manager, Conservation, the Assistant Conservator, Paintings & Sculptures carries out treatment of paintings and sculptures, preventive conservation, examination, and research in Glenbow's collection under the guidance of the Manager, Conservation and/or Conservator. As a member of Glenbow's Collections & Curatorial Team, the Assistant Conservator, Paintings & Sculptures plays a key role in assessing, conserving, and caring for artworks, objects, and belongings in Glenbow's collection. The role involves ongoing handling, conservation interventions, documentation, and reporting of objects to support the museum's preparations for reopening. Full job posting and how to apply can be found at-Assistant-Conservator-Paintings-Sculptures.pdf <https://www.glenbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Assistant-Conservator-Paintings-Sculptures.pdf> Glenbow's website- Glenbow <https://www.glenbow.org/> ------------------------------ Priyanka Vaid Manager, Conservation Glenbow Museum Calgary Canada ------------------------------ 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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