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1. Free Webinar: Key Challenges in Managing Heritage Projects 2. The See Yup Temple: Fire disaster recovery, risk modelling and the conservation of Chinese Australian collections: PhD opportunity and full scholarship 3. Finnish Heritage Agency's tendering for Framework arrangement of boxes, envelopes and enclosures for long-term storage of photographic collections 4. Preservation Science Technician position at the Library of Congress Preservation Research & Testing Division 5. RE: Looking for participants to complete a 5-minute survey: Expanding Access to the NRHP: Amending a Historic Property Designation 6. Workshop: Textiles at risk - demystifying preventive conservation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Andor Vince Posted: Monday August 31, 2026 6:26 AM Subject: Free Webinar: Key Challenges in Managing Heritage Projects Message: Heritage projects can begin with clear intentions and still become difficult to manage in practice. This webinar looks at why that happens and how a more structured approach can help. Drawing on behavioural insights and experience from heritage projects, it will explore practical ways to support clearer decision-making, better communication, and more effective project delivery. The session is intended for conservators and other heritage professionals involved in planning, managing, or contributing to projects. 📅 16 September 2026 - Americas and Europe Presented by Andor Vince, Collections Care Advisor, Heritage Collection Care Registration and further information: https://www.heritagecollectioncare.com/copy-of-courses-and-webinars <https://www.heritagecollectioncare.com/copy-of-courses-and-webinars> ------------------------------ Andor Vince Collections Care Advisor Heritage Collections Care Consortium Auckland New Zealand ------------------------------ 2.From: Nicole Tse Posted: Monday August 31, 2026 6:26 AM Subject: The See Yup Temple: Fire disaster recovery, risk modelling and the conservation of Chinese Australian collections: PhD opportunity and full scholarship Message: Project Summary The Robert Cripps Institute for Cultural Conservation at the University of Melbourne has been awarded ARC DP funding to explore Asian Australian heritage, material culture, cultural conservation, disaster recovery and risk modelling in living cultural contexts. The research brings together an international interdisciplinary team of leading experts in conservation and art history to explore 1) Migrant heritage and living processes; 2) Disasters and site recovery; and 3) Materiality and Chinese Australian collections. Our team is seeking one graduate researchers who is interested in undertaking a PhD on Project 2: Project 2: The See Yup Temple: Fire disaster recovery, risk modelling and the conservation of Chinese Australian collections These graduate researchers will work closely with the chief investigators and researchers in the Robert Cripps Institute for Cultural Conservation (Cripps Institute), and School of Culture and Communications, both in the Faculty of Arts. How to Apply To start the EOI process, please submit the Expression of Interest form by 28 September 2026: Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible. For further details on the application process see: The See Yup Temple: Chinese Australian collections, recovery, conservation: PhD opportunity and full scholarship : Find an Expert : The University of Melbourne <https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/opportunity/1833-the-see-yup-temple--chinese-australian-collections--recovery--conservation--phd-opportunity-and-full-scholarship> Project funding details 2026 ARC Discovery Project DP260101414 'The See Yup Temple: Chinese Australian collections, recovery, conservation' with Assoc. Prof. Nicole Tse (Lead CI), Prof. Tonia Eckfield, Dr Simon Soon, Dr Caroline Kyi, Professor Dr Zhanyun Zhu; Assoc. Professor Huan YANG with Research Assistant Dr Sophie Couchman. Questions Associate Professor Nicole Tse, Robert Cripps Institute for Cultural Conservation, [email protected] <[email protected]> Further information Bringing living traditions to life at See Yup Temple <https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/crippsinstitute/news/bringing-living-traditions-to-life-at-See-Yup-Temple>, 25 Feb 2026 Robert Cripps Institute for Cultural Conservation wins global UNESCO award for innovative heritage education <https://about.unimelb.edu.au/news-resources/awards-and-achievements/awards-and-prizes/2025-global-award-for-world-heritage-education-innovative-case-awheic-by-unesco>, 27 Nov 2025 Cripps Institute students honoured with AICCM outstanding volunteer award for See Yup Temple recovery work <https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/crippsinstitute/news/cripps-institute-students-honoured-with-aiccm-outstanding-student-volunteer-award-for-see-yup-temple-recovery-work>, 17 Nov 2025 Recovery and Conservation Learning - See Yup Temple <https://www.seeyuptemple.com.au/news/recovery-and-conservation-learning> , November 2024 We acknowledge the See Yup Temple Recovery Project, the See Yup Temple, See Yup Society and community who have support our important collaboration, and acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands in which we work, and pay respects to the Elders, past and present. 3.From: Erika Tiainen Posted: Monday August 31, 2026 6:34 AM Subject: Finnish Heritage Agency's tendering for Framework arrangement of boxes, envelopes and enclosures for long-term storage of photographic collections Message: Hello, I'm looking for suppliers to take part in our tendering of materials for long-term storage: https://tarjouspalvelu.fi/UX/TP/SiirryTarjouspyyntoon/?tpId=616506&p=2100 <https://tarjouspalvelu.fi/UX/TP/SiirryTarjouspyyntoon/?tpId=616506&p=2100> The deadline is September 4ht 2026! Yours sincerely, Erika Tiainen Conservator Finnish Heritage Agency Picture Collections [email protected] <[email protected]> +358 295 33 6304/ +358 50 325 8156 4.From: Andrew Davis Posted: Monday August 31, 2026 12:53 PM Subject: Preservation Science Technician position at the Library of Congress Preservation Research & Testing Division Message: Library Technician (Preservation Science Technician) Apply online at:   USAJOBS – Preservation Science Technician <https://www.usajobs.gov/job/882559300>  Opening Date: August 27, 2026 Closing Date: September 16, 2026 OPM Control Number: 882559300 Vacancy Number: VAR003402 LC Organization Unit: Discovery and Preservation Services Grade: GS-07 Series: 1411 Minimum Salary: $57,736.00 Maximum Salary: $75,059.00 Work Schedule: fulltime Promotion Potential: GS-08 Duty Location: Washington, DC Availability: Open to All The Library Technician (Preservation Science Technician) reports to the Chief, Preservation Research and Testing Division (PRTD), Preservation Directorate. The Directorate is responsible for the long-term, uninterrupted access to the Library's collections through a variety of preservation programs. The incumbent provides assistance to PRTD programs and projects involving scientific analysis and research related to the preservation of collections; the development and maintenance of scientific reference collections; and the testing of materials used to exhibit, house, or store collections to ensure they meet current Library specifications. Library Technician (Preservation Science Technician) (Vacancy#VAR003402) <https://www.loc.gov/item/careers/library-technician-preservation-science-technician-vacancyvar003402/> ------------------------------ Andrew Davis Chemist Library of Congress Washington United States ------------------------------ 5.From: Rafael Frank Benzecry Posted: Monday August 31, 2026 4:56 PM Subject: RE: Looking for participants to complete a 5-minute survey: Expanding Access to the NRHP: Amending a Historic Property Designation Message: Hi everyone,  I am looking for only four more responses to the questionnaire I have been sharing since July. It is very short, and I would really appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete it and/or share it with your contacts: https://forms.gle/4YXjm7qQXTQH5hjX8 <https://forms.gle/4YXjm7qQXTQH5hjX8>  This is very important to me and to the work I hope to do in support of historic preservation.  Thank you very much for your help!  Sincerely, ------------------------------ Rafael Frank Benzecry San Francisco United States ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 08-17-2026 16:06 From: Rafael Frank Benzecry Subject: Looking for participants to complete a 5-minute survey: Expanding Access to the NRHP: Amending a Historic Property Designation Hello everyone, Quick reminder for anyone who hasn't had the chance to participate yet: I am still gathering feedback on ways to improve the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). If you have experience or interest in historic preservation, your insights would be invaluable to this effort. Survey Link: https://forms.gle/JdeBYrnwrT6UP9XK8 <https://forms.gle/L3avUHAFRTomiGEZ9> Please feel free to share this with colleagues or networks who might be interested. Thank you for your time! ------------------------------ Rafael Frank Benzecry San Francisco United States ------------------------------ 6.From: Gabriela Lúcio de Sousa Posted: Monday August 31, 2026 7:49 PM Subject: Workshop: Textiles at risk - demystifying preventive conservation Message: "Textiles at risk: demystifying preventive conservation" is an online workshop for anyone interested in learning more about how to preserve textiles, clothing, and textile objects.  We'll cover:  • key agents of deterioration; • light, temperature, and humidity; • storage and display; • handling and packaging; • pests, mold, and particulates; • risk identification and preventive conservation strategies.  📅 September 23 | 6–9 PM 💻 Online 💰 R$25 (Brazilian reais - approximately US$4.82) 🧵 Preferred contact method: email only, please. Do not reply here. Contact me at: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])   🔗 Registration and information: https://www.sympla.com.br/evento-online/texteis-em-risco-desmistificando-a-conservacao-preventiva/3540512  🌎 IMPORTANT: The workshop will be taught in Portuguese. However, Zoom's simultaneous interpretation feature may allow participants to follow the training in another language. Please note that the availability of interpretation options depends on the settings configured for the Zoom meeting and on the languages made available by the organizers.  💻 How to access interpretation on Zoom: 1. Join the Zoom meeting using the access link provided after registration. 2. Click the "Interpretation" button in the Zoom toolbar. 3. Select the available language you would like to listen to. 4. If available, select "Mute Original Audio" to hear the interpretation more clearly.  Please check the available interpretation languages once you join the meeting.  Save your spot! ------------------------------ Gabriela Lúcio de Sousa PhD Student, Museology and Patrimony Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro Brazil ------------------------------ 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.
