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1. Critical English-German dictionary KONSERVATIV-e 2. Senior Lecturer in Conservation, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, Organic Materials and/or Preventive Conservation - Full-time, Permanent 3. RE: Mother-of-pearl Pagoda 4. RE: Stephen Koob (1951 – 2026) 5. Preventive Conservator Maternity Cover TCD 6. RE: Stephen Koob (1951 – 2026) 7. Save the date - Microfading Tester workshop in Edinburgh, UK, 23rd September 2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Christian Mueller-Straten Posted: Thursday June 18, 2026 9:24 AM Subject: Critical English-German dictionary KONSERVATIV-e Message: Dear colleagues in conservation and restoration, We are delighted to draw your attention to a new release which is specifically of interest to curators and conservators-restorers. KONSERVATIV-e, 3rd edition (2026) What would once have appeared in three thick volumes now fits onto a single USB stick: this comprehensive and critical German-English dictionary for cultural heritage proves especially useful when AI delivers translations that are fast but incorrect. It provides 3,586 pages (A4 format) for lightning-fast lookups. As of June 1, 2026, you can search through approximately 864,357 words. A helpful 20,151 cross-references and annotations-along with 6,018 "false friends" (incorrect entries found in other dictionaries)-offer invaluable insights and expand your personal vocabulary along the way. KONSERVATIVe wasn't designed for ordering pizza. Its subject areas includes: archaeology, art history, ethnology, Byzantine and Islamic art history, religion, Greek and Roman iconology, Christian iconography, conservation/restoration, museum technology, provenance research, archival materials, books and paper, fashion and textiles, brooches/fibulae, arms and armor, minerals, historical tools and techniques, roof and wall tiles, synthetic and natural pigments, metallurgy, substitute materials, pests, chemicals, essential scientific, legal, and commercial terms, and much more. Taking a critical approach to terminology, the dictionary accounts for historical terms, old and new spelling conventions (including Swiss standards), and regional variations. This technical dictionary is the result of years of work involving numerous contributors-and was created entirely without the use of AI. Editor: Dr. Christian Müller-Straten, Munich A review will appear in the July issue of MUSEUM AKTUELL. A 70-page preview PDF is available here: https://www.dictionary-konservative.de/ <https://www.dictionary-konservative.de/> Orders: https://www.shop-museumaktuell.de/shop/KONSERVATIVe-3rd-ed-Munich-2026-p815703086 <https://www.shop-museumaktuell.de/shop/KONSERVATIVe-3rd-ed-Munich-2026-p815703086> ISBN 978-3-932704-98-7 Flipbook, readable with any HTML browser, US$ 195 + shipping costs (letter mail :-)). Subscribers to MUSEUM AKTUELL automatically receive a 20% discount (US$ 39 off). Best Christian ------------------------------ [Christian] [Mueller-Straten] [Researcher, Publisher, Art Historian] [Owner] [Verlag Dr. Christian Mueller-Straten] [Munich] [Germany] [0049-89-839 690 43] [https://www.museum-aktuell.de] https://www.museum-aktuell.de/CEO ------------------------------ 2.From: Chiara Pasian Posted: Thursday June 18, 2026 9:25 AM Subject: Senior Lecturer in Conservation, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, Organic Materials and/or Preventive Conservation - Full-time, Permanent Message: Senior Lecturer in Conservation, specialising in the conservation of Organic Materials and/or Preventive Conservation Deadline: 18 August 2026 Full time, Permanent position https://web103.reachmee.com/ext/I005/1035/job?site=7&lang=UK&validator=9b89bead79bb7258ad55c8d75228e5b7&job_id=40815 <https://web103.reachmee.com/ext/I005/1035/job?site=7&lang=UK&validator=9b89bead79bb7258ad55c8d75228e5b7&job_id=40815> Reference number PAR 2026/160 The University of Gothenburg tackles societys challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future. At the Department of Conservation, professionally oriented education and research are conducted with a focus on cultural heritage, landscapes and cultural environments, buildings, gardens, and objects. The Department has operations in two locations: Gothenburg and Mariestad. Object conservators and building antiquarians are educated in Gothenburg. In Mariestad, programmes are offered with a focus on building crafts, garden crafts, and landscape management. Collaboration between the Departments different knowledge areas, as well as with the wider national and international community, is an important part of its activities. Conservation is a subject area that brings together expertise from a broad field of knowledge spanning the natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Research in conservation has developed across a range of areas and themes. For more information, please visit www.conservation.gu.se <https://www.conservation.gu.se/> DutiesTeaching duties include planning, developing and delivering teaching at first- and second-cycle levels within objects conservation, with a particular focus on organic materials and/or preventive conservation in the bachelors and masters programmes in Conservation. Teaching at doctoral level and within commissioned education may also be included, as may teaching in other programmes and courses at the Department. Teaching takes place in both Swedish and English. As a researcher, you are expected to participate actively in the Departments research environments and seminar activities and, both independently and in collaboration with others, initiate and conduct research projects. As external research funding is an important prerequisite for the research activities of both the Department and individual staff members, the duties include actively contributing to the Departments work to secure external funding. You are also expected to contribute to collaboration with the wider national and international community and to the development of the Departments environment. The position also includes carrying out the administrative duties associated with a teaching post and, in the longer term, taking part in and performing various leadership assignments. You are also expected to participate in work relating to university-wide assignments. QualificationsEligibility for appointment as Senior Lecturer is laid down in Chapter 4, Section 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointments Procedure for Teachers at the University of Gothenburg. To be eligible for appointment, the applicant must hold a doctoral degree in Conservation, or another PhD considered relevant in relation to the subject content of the position and the duties included in the appointment and must have demonstrated teaching expertise. Experience of practical conservation work involving objects in several different organic material categories and/or preventive conservation is considered a merit. Applicants must also have completed higher education teaching training corresponding to 15 credits or have acquired equivalent knowledge by other means. If the applicant has not completed such training at the time of appointment, it is expected to be completed within onw year from the start of employment. The official language at the University of Gothenburg is Swedish, and teaching is normally conducted in Swedish at first-cycle level and in English at second-cycle level. Good language skills and the ability to teach in English are required. Applicants who do not speak Swedish at the time of appointment will be offered the opportunity, within the framework of their employment, to study Swedish to be able to teach in Swedish within two years. If the successful applicant is recruited internationally and does not possess Swedish language proficiency at a minimum of level B2 according to the CEFR, Swedish language courses will be mandatory. The University of Gothenburg offers Swedish language courses within the framework of employment. Assessment criteriaIn the assessment of applicants, equal weight will be given to scientific and pedagogical expertise. Weight will also be given to experience of professional conservation practice and experience of collaboration with the wider community, nationally and internationally. In the assessment of scientific expertise, publications of high scientific quality will be considered in the first instance. In addition, documented ability to initiate, plan and conduct research, experience of international work, and the ability to obtain research funding in competition will be taken into account. Pedagogical expertise must be well documented so that both scope and quality can be assessed. Particular weight will be given to experience of planning and delivering teaching. Supervision at first-, second- and third-cycle levels is considered a merit. Professional practice and experience of collaboration must be well documented. In this recruitment, we will primarily consider the applicant who, following an overall assessment of scientific and pedagogical expertise, administrative experience, conservation practice and collaboration, is judged to have the best qualifications to carry out the duties of the position and to contribute to the positive development of the Departments activities. Employment Type of employment: Permanent position Extent: 100% Location: Department of Conservation, Gothenburg First day of employment: As agreed For questions about the positionIf you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact: Administrative Manager Lars Runnquist, telephone 031-786 93 60 <tel:031-786%2093%2060>, email [email protected] <[email protected]> Union representativesInformation about union representatives at the University of Gothenburg is available here: https://www.gu.se/om <https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande>- <https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande>universitetet/jobba <https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande>- <https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande>hos <https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande>- <https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande>oss/hjalp <https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande>for <https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande>- <https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande>sokande <https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande> Application To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you must register an account in our recruitment system. You apply for the position via the University of Gothenburg recruitment portal by clicking the Apply button. It is your responsibility to ensure that your application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it is submitted no later than the application deadline. The following documents must be attached to your application: A personal letter explaining why you are interested in the position and describing your plans and intentions in research and other activities relevant to the appointment (maximum of two pages).CV, including a complete publication list.Copies of relevant degree certificates and other documents you wish to refer to.An account of your scientific merits and the reasons for the selection of the scientific publications (maximum 5) referred to in the application. Please state your role and contribution to the selected publications.Documentation of pedagogical merits, including information on the scope and type of teaching and an account of its quality. The report must also include pedagogical reflection and a teaching philosophy (maximum of two pages).Documentation (maximum 5 items) of professional practice.Documentation (maximum 5 items) of merits in leadership, administration and collaboration.Complete electronic copies of your most important publications (maximum 10).Two references, whom we may contact.Documents that are not available in electronic format must be submitted in two copies. The application must be received no later than: 18 August 2026 The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations. The University of Gothenburg operates an individual pay system, which means that salaries vary depending on skills, duties, and responsibilities. Salaries for senior lecturers at the Department of Conservation at the University of Gothenburg start at 50,000 SEK.In accordance with the National Archives of Swedens regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed. In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies. 3.From: Christian Mueller-Straten Posted: Thursday June 18, 2026 9:25 AM Subject: RE: Mother-of-pearl Pagoda Message: Hi, Anne-Lise, it is technically possible to post pictures to this forum. If you really want some advice, a few pictures are needed. For a chapter on mother of pearl (and cleaning) see: Paul-Bernhard Eipper: Reinigung von Perlen- und Perlmutt. in: P.-B. Eipper: Handbuch der Oberflächenreinigung (Handbook of Surface Cleaning; German with English summaries), 3 vols (a 4th one appears this Autumn). MORE: https://www.shop-museumaktuell.de/shop/Eipper-P-B-Hg-Handbuch-der-Oberflachenreinigung-7-Auflage-p507996639 <https://www.shop-museumaktuell.de/shop/Eipper-P-B-Hg-Handbuch-der-Oberflachenreinigung-7-Auflage-p507996639> By the way: This handbook is not only on paintings and sculptures. It includes several chapters on less common materials and techniques. Best Christian ------------------------------ [Christian] [Mueller-Straten] [Researcher, Publisher, Art Historian] [Owner] [Verlag Dr. Christian Mueller-Straten] [Munich] [Germany] [0049-89-839 690 43] [https://www.museum-aktuell.de] https://www.museum-aktuell.de/CEO ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 06-11-2026 06:57 From: Anne-Lise Ryckaert Subject: Mother-of-pearl Pagoda Hello, I am currently a first-year Master's student in Cultural Heritage Conservation and Restoration, specializing in sculpted works, at ESAD TALM in Tours, France. I am contacting you in connection with my master's thesis, which focuses on the study and conservation-restoration of a wooden and mother-of-pearl pagoda model. I have very little information about its history and origin. My working hypothesis is that it was made in China during the first half of the 19th century, with the intention of being sold on the European market. Are you aware of any studies, publications, or resources on this type of object that I could consult? In addition, I am also interested in research concerning the chemical and physical properties of mother-of-pearl. Thank you in advance for your assistance. ------------------------------ Anne-Lise Ryckaert Curatorial Student École supérieure d'art et de design Tours France ------------------------------ 4.From: Zélia Brandt de Oliveira Posted: Thursday June 18, 2026 9:26 AM Subject: RE: Stephen Koob (1951 – 2026) Message: Dear Lisa, I'm a Conservator-Restorer from Brazil and I'm very sad to learn of professor Koob's passing. Yesterday I posted in my Instagram account: "I just learned of the passing of dear Professor Stephen Koob, whom I had the pleasure of meeting when I took the glass restoration course in Seattle. Possessing unique knowledge in this area, Professor Koob was retired from the Corning Museum of Glass in New York and shared his knowledge through courses he taught at various schools and museums. I am very grateful for what I learned from him. Rest in peace, Professor. ✨" My condolences to you and family. Best wishes, Zelia Brandt Conservator-Restorer in private Brasilia - Brazil ------------------------------ Zélia Brandt de Oliveira Conservator Freelance/Private Practice/Self-employed/Independent Brasilia Brazil ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 06-16-2026 07:04 From: Lisa Goldberg Subject: Stephen Koob (1951 – 2026) Stephen Koob unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, June 13th 2026. Funeral services will be today Tuesday, June 16th. Formerly chief conservator at the Corning Museum of Glass and known to many for his work with B-72, glass, ceramics, and archaeological materials (as well as his fondly labeled "Koob Tubes"), his impact on our field is widely acknowledged and appreciated. A formal obituary is forthcoming, and a celebration of his life is being planned this fall. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Goldberg, and his two sons and partners - Julian Koob and (wife) Mieko Palazzo, and Jeremy Koob. Donations in his honor can be made to the AIC, IIC, or by contributing to the conservation laboratory at the Corning Museum of Glass. ------------------------------ [Lisa] [Goldberg] [Conservator] [Goldberg Preservation Services LLC] [Corning] [NY] [607 368 3963] ------------------------------ 5.From: Clodagh Neligan Posted: Thursday June 18, 2026 9:26 AM Subject: Preventive Conservator Maternity Cover TCD Message: Top of Form Job Title : Preventive Conservator Pay Scale : Senior Technical Officer Closing Date : 02-Jul-2026 12:00 Contact Email : [email protected] <[email protected]?subject=Preventive%20Conservator> Trinity is Ireland's leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030 <https://strategy.tcd.ie/> Post ID: 039264 Post Summary:- The successful candidate will be based in the Library's Preservation and Conservation Team with specific responsibility for preventive conservation. They will lead preventive programmes for the collection, including environmental monitoring, pest monitoring, light monitoring etc. and be responsible for equipment maintenance, and supply ordering. They will also provide advice and guidance using a risk-based approach to the care of all library and archive material types, collection storage and display. They will contribute to the updating of the Library's Collection Emergency Response Plan and maintenance of emergency salvage supplies and will coordinate with relevant departments on content and training in response. They will collaborate with other conservation staff in the preparation of items for digitization, exhibition, transportation and loan as required. The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of a team and independently on given tasks, as well as to effectively manage their time across all activities and deliverables. Post status: Specific Purpose Contract The specific purpose of this is for filling a Senior Technical Officer vacancy on a temporary basis pending the return of the postholder from maternity leave. Employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as the original postholder is expected to return. If the postholder does not return to work the post will be filled through open competition Hours of Post: 35 hours per week Salary: This appointment will be made on the Senior Technical Officer Salary Scale (€61,125 - €73,436 per annum). at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie) How to apply: To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (maximum one A4 page) that specifically addresses the following points: Clearly outline relevant experience and how this experience has contributed to their knowledge. Demonstrate, through past examples, their ability to work on their own initiative and to resolve problems. Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Please see the Job Description below for this position. Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Sarah Vansnick, Head Of Preservation And Conservation [email protected] Application queries about this post, please email Andrea Free at [email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading. Our Values - putting our words into action Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future. At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war. Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work–life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment. ------------------------------ Clodagh Neligan Senior Paper Conservator Trinity College Dublin Library Dublin Ireland ------------------------------ 6.From: Ariana Makau Posted: Thursday June 18, 2026 2:58 PM Subject: RE: Stephen Koob (1951 – 2026) Message: Though I never met Stephen in person, his name was synonymous with glass conservation since I was an intern with an interest in glass over 30 years ago. My condolences to all who knew him personally. Your partner in preservation (people, place & planet), -Ariana Makau Our studios are open Monday - Friday, 8am - 6:30pm PST except for holidays. 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THE FILLET FOUNDATION <https://www.thefilletfoundation.org/> bringing undervalued PEOPLE and overlooked PLACES to the forefront of PRESERVATION ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 6/17/2026 5:58:00 AM From: Andrew Calver Subject: RE: Stephen Koob (1951 – 2026) Dear Lisa, It's very sad to hear this news. I still have an original tube of homemade B72 adhesive that Stephen gave me at the Institute of Archaeology Jubilee Conference in 1987. Condolences to you, his family, friends and colleagues. Best wishes Andy ------------------------------ Andrew Calver Consultant Manningtree United Kingdom ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 06-16-2026 07:04 From: Lisa Goldberg Subject: Stephen Koob (1951 – 2026) Stephen Koob unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, June 13th 2026. Funeral services will be today Tuesday, June 16th. Formerly chief conservator at the Corning Museum of Glass and known to many for his work with B-72, glass, ceramics, and archaeological materials (as well as his fondly labeled "Koob Tubes"), his impact on our field is widely acknowledged and appreciated. A formal obituary is forthcoming, and a celebration of his life is being planned this fall. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Goldberg, and his two sons and partners - Julian Koob and (wife) Mieko Palazzo, and Jeremy Koob. Donations in his honor can be made to the AIC, IIC, or by contributing to the conservation laboratory at the Corning Museum of Glass. ------------------------------ [Lisa] [Goldberg] [Conservator] [Goldberg Preservation Services LLC] [Corning] [NY] [607 368 3963] ------------------------------ 7.From: Kirsten Dunne Posted: Thursday June 18, 2026 3:00 PM Subject: Save the date - Microfading Tester workshop in Edinburgh, UK, 23rd September 2026 Message: Save the date! Microfading Tester: Gaining Practical Experience. 1-day practical workshop, Wednesday 23rd September 2026. Modern 1, National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh Bookings will soon go live for this workshop. Description This full day workshop will provide participants with practical experience on three iterations of the microfading tester (MFT) instrument commonly in use today: the original Whitmore MFT design, the Retroreflective MFT, and the Fotonowy MFT. The audience for this workshop includes museum, gallery and Conservation professionals, who are prospective or emerging MFT users, as well as those interested in alternatives to their current MFT setups. Following the same pattern as the workshops we have run at the Field Museum Chicago and at the AIC Conference in Montreal, the bulk of the workshop will be dedicated to gaining hands-on experience with the Whitmore MFT, Retroreflective MFT, and Fotonowy MFT. Attendees will have three c. 90-minute practical sessions, one on each instrument, and will work in small groups with expert instructors to begin learning how to operate the instrument (including assessing the light source, establishing test parameters, focusing the light spot, choosing test locations and conducting the tests). Information will also be shared on the acquisition, assembly, portability, and maintenance of each instrument. The workshop will include group discussion of general MFT concepts and case studies, and a Q&A. Lunch will be provided. The workshop is organized by the Microfading Tester International Discussion Group, which is supported by the American Institute for Conservation and AIC's Preventive Care Network and The Getty Conservation Institute. https://www.culturalheritage.org/groups/mft-idg <https://www.culturalheritage.org/groups/mft-idg> The workshop will take place at Modern 1, National Galleries of Scotland, 75 Belford Road, Edinburgh, EH4 3DR. 8.30am -5.15pm. The cost per person will be £60. Places are limited with a maximum of 15. Booking link will follow soon ------------------------------ Kirsten Dunne Senior Projects Conservator National Galleries Scotland Edinburgh [email protected] ------------------------------ 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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