[Consdistlist] Media Workshop at MoMA (June 2018): call for applications

[Spangler, Allison]

Workshop 2

GETTING STARTED: A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY

CARING FOR TIME-BASED MEDIA ARTWORKS IN COLLECTIONS

Monday, June 11 - Friday, June 15, 2018 at The Museum of Modern Art, NY


Does your institution have a collection of time-based media artworks in
need of a long-term preservation plan? Are you uncertain where to get
started? This five-day hands-on workshop will provide an in-depth overview
of the processes and workflows which can be implemented at collections
without dedicated time-based media conservators. Participants will leave
with the knowledge and tools to design and execute action plans at their
institutions.

Caring for time-based media art collections is widely acknowledged as a
pan-institutional endeavor requiring direct involvement from curatorial,
conservation, audio visual, IT, registration and collection care staff.
This collaboration will be reflected throughout the curriculum as well as
in the workshop application itself which requires a pair of colleagues from
each applying institution. This workshop specifically requires that a
curator and collection care specialist apply together as these positions
have the expertise and authority to advocate for proper collection
stewardship. The curriculum will cover activities pertaining to acquiring,
exhibiting, installing, documenting, and advocating for media artworks.

Requirements for Application:

This workshop is open to pairs of applicants: one curator and one
conservator/collection care staff member (conservator, audio visual
technician, collection specialist or manager, etc.) directly responsible
for the care of the time-based media art collection. Priority will be given
to institutions who are actively acquiring, with mid-sized media artwork
collections that have significant needs, and require in-house staff
training. Participants are expected to attend the full week-long program.

How to Apply: Applicants must provide a joint letter of interest (1,000
words maximum), and one letter of institutional support from the Director,
or equivalent level. Co-applicants must be permanent members of staff (full
or part-time) and each must provide a CV. Additionally, applicants must
complete one online Collection Data Form

 (
https://docs.google.com/a/moma.org/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVIzwRR2qRxl5cI0P3VLWMHonNG7XMxusmUHlv6i2KLgv3AA/viewform?c=0=1
).

Applications which do not meet all requested requirements will not be
considered.

The letter of interest must include: 1) why participation in this workshop
is important to the collection; 2) a brief history of the media art
collection; 3) candidates’ work with the media art collection to date; 4)
how this workshop directly applies to applicants’ day-to-day work; 5)
evidence of institutional commitment such as working groups, any specific
initiatives or surveys, and demonstrable institutional desire to take
action; and 6) prior experience with the topic or lack thereof as well as
any relevant conferences or workshops attended on related topics.

Travel and lodging expenses may be reimbursed, based on need. Please submit
a basic budget of anticipated costs as part of the application. There is no
fee for this workshop; English will be the language of instruction.
Applications should be submitted to allison_spang...@moma.org no later than
January 16, 2018 with notifications expected by early to mid March. For
more information: www.mediaconservation.io.


This workshop is part of The Museum of Modern Art's Media Conservation
Initiative, generously funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The Media
Conservation Initiative seeks to advance new strategies for the field of
time-based media art preservation and restoration.
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[Consdistlist] Workshop on Conservation of Contemporary Slide-Based Art: Back to the Future! Im Karussell der Diakonservierung 18-19 Jan 2018 Hamburg Germany

[backtothefuture]

Two Day Workshop on Conservation of Contemporary Slide-Based Art:  Back to the 
Future! Im Karussell der Diakonservierung

Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany
18 and 19 January 2018

Workshop language: German

http://www.hamburger-kunsthalle.de/langzeitprojekt-zur-konservierung-von-dia-kunstwerken-von-2015-bis-2018

Email: 
backtothefut...@hamburger-kunsthalle.de



Conserving contemporary slide-based works of art at the Hamburger Kunsthalle

Confronted by the near extinction of industrial analogue slide technology, the 
Hamburger Kunsthalle conservation department is now finishing a research and 
conservation project that specifically covers the preservation of all ten 
slide-based works of art in the collection, with a total of about 1700 slides. 
The project started in 2015 and is funded by the Schoofsche Stiftung with 
additional support of the Wuestenrot Stiftung. It was established based on 
knowledge in this field at the Time Based Media Conservation Department at Tate.

The main focus of the workshop is to assess current possibilities in regard to 
the conservation, preservation and display strategies that honor the needs of 
these very delicate works of art and to foster collaboration between the 
disciplines, inside and outside the museum.

The two day workshop will offer lectures in the morning and hands-on sessions 
in the afternoon with speakers from Tate, Nederlands Fotomuseum, SFMOMA, Zero 
Foundation, Humboldt University of Berlin and Activity Studios besides 
technicians and conservators from the Hamburger Kunsthalle.

Time is reserved for discussions and for bringing in case studies. The workshop 
takes place within the galleries, where a temporary install of works of art 
with slides from the collection can be visited. An evening talk with two 
international artists and the Head of Collection of Contemporary Art takes 
place on Thursday evening.

Except for the evening talk, which will be held in English and is open to the 
general public, the workshop language is German.

For more information on the workshop program and admission fees, please visit 
our website.
http://www.hamburger-kunsthalle.de/langzeitprojekt-zur-konservierung-von-dia-kunstwerken-von-2015-bis-2018


Early registration deadline: 30 November 2017

Preliminary program online: 25 October 2017



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[Consdistlist] Conference on Chartres Manuscripts, Chartres, France, November 17th, 2017

[Laurianne ROBINET]

Fire survivors - Contribution of imaging techniques to the study of Chartres 
manuscripts 






The medieval manuscript collection of Chartres was damaged as a result of a 
fire at the end of the Second World War. The REMAC project is a French 
collaborative research gathering historians and scientists from the Research 
Center for Conservation in Paris (CRC), the Institute for Research and Text 
History (IRHT), the University of Saint Quentin en Yvelines (DYPAC), the 
Laboratory of Optics and Biosciences (LOB) and the Chartres media Library in 
France. The team is currently working on the use of different imaging 
techniques to retrieve the written content in the damaged manuscript, focusing 
on simple methods in order to include these highly damaged manuscripts to the 
online database ( [ http://www.manuscrits-de-chartres.fr/ | 
http://www.manuscrits-de-chartres.fr/ ] ). In parallel, research is being 
developed to set up new imaging and microscopy techniques to assess the 
degradation state of parchments. 




A on-day conference is organized on 17th November 2017 at the Chartres media 
Library to present different aspects of this research project, from the 
perspective of historians, imaging scientists, conservators...and will also 
include presentations from other research teams in Europe concerned with 
improving the reading and the conservation of damaged manuscripts. 




With the exception of the invited lecture (in English), all presentations will 
be given in French. 

Registration is free but mandatory (subject to availability). 




The detailed program and registration can be found at [ 
https://remac2017.sciencesconf.org/ | https://remac2017.sciencesconf.org/ ] 





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[Consdistlist] Call for Papers: Trading Paintings and Painters' Materials 1550-1800. Conference on 21-22 June 2018 in Copenhagen, Denmark

[Anne Haack Christensen]

Trading Paintings and Painters' Materials 1550-1800

CATS Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark on 21-22 June 2018

Deadline for abstracts: February 1, 2018

This call for papers and posters is for a two-day technical art history 
conference to be held by CATS in Copenhagen on 21 - 22 June 2018. The venue 
will be the National Museum of Denmark.

The focus of the conference will be on the emerging international markets and 
their implications for the artistic production in Early Modern Europe 
(1550-1800), in particular in relation to the trade in paintings and painters' 
materials.

We welcome contributions from a diverse range of fields, including technical 
art history, art history, conservation and science. Themes for presentations 
may address:
- Preferences for painters' materials and paintings in/from specific 
geographical areas (quality differences, availability, economic considerations, 
demand from patrons and traditions)
- Impacts of imported paintings and painting materials on local producers, 
artists, connoisseurs and art theorists (competition, usage and reception)
- Conditions in which these products (materials and paintings) were produced 
and traded (workshop practice, trade routes and dealer networks)

Please submit a preliminary title, short abstract (max 500 words) and a short 
biography (max 100 words) for oral and/or poster presentations. Please send 
your contribution to cats.confere...@smk.dk for consideration by the Scientific 
Committee. For any enquiries please contact the CATS research coordinator Sanne 
Bouwmeester at cats-c...@smk.dk.

The conference will be held in English, and the deadline for abstract 
submission is February 1, 2018. The oral conference presentations will be 
considered for the peer-reviewed CATS Proceedings (online and hard copy) to be 
published in collaboration with Archetype Publications Ltd. in spring 2019.

Further details of the conference programme, registration procedure and 
additional practical information will be made available on the website 
www.cats-cons.dk/conference-2018/. Organisation committee members: PhD-fellow 
Anne Haack Christensen and Dr. Angela Jager.


Anne Haack Christensen
Paintings Conservator, PhD-fellow
National Gallery of Denmark
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[Consdistlist] Position Available: Senior Conservator, Missouri State Archives

[Hempe, Sandy]

Senior Conservator

Missouri State Archives/Local Records Preservation Program Jefferson City, 
Missouri

Starting Salary: $44,352 - $46,992 annually



Definition:

The senior conservator manages Missouri's only publicly funded conservation lab 
for treatment of paper records.  The lab provides physical/chemical treatment 
to stabilize and restore the most significant documents in the State Archives 
collection and from local government offices.  The position supervises three 
treatment conservators, plans training and outreach programs for other 
government agencies, and manages a calendar of production in concert with the 
director and the State Archivist.

Job Functions and/or General Responsibilities:

  *   Staff supervision includes personnel evaluation, the administration of 
training and planning projects that include negotiation with vendors and local 
governments.
  *   Sets scheduling priorities, monitors reporting, and conducts field 
inspections of problems or issues identified by field archivists or local 
government officials. Also, extensive consultation by phone and email.
  *   Participates directly in procurement of conservation supplies and 
equipment. Preparing bids and contracts with the Fiscal Office by writing 
specifications and identifying vendors.
  *   Provides training and education for SOS staff and government associations.
 *   Topics cover environmental control, disaster preparedness, processing 
records, housing, care and handling, repair, microfilming, and digitization.  
Formal, hands-on training is offered to records managers and, on occasion, to 
other archivists, librarians, and curators.
 *   Educational programs are offered to professional organizations (e.g., 
Recorders Association of Missouri, Municipal Clerks Association, Office of 
State Courts Administrator, SEMA) on topics that will enable officials better 
to preserve their paper-based, film, and electronic records.
  *   Hosts state and local government groups in the lab.
  *   Contributory author and editor of SOS Publications (print and Web). The 
supervisor and staff write and promulgate technical publications on all aspects 
of preservation practices, available at 
http://www.sos.state.mo.us/archives/localrecs/conservation or in print.
  *   Authors sections of grant proposals and SOS press releases, as necessary.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  *   Knowledge of conservatory principles and established practices.
  *   Strong organizational skills.
  *   Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with 
associates, public officials, private groups, and the public.
  *   Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
  *   Experience as a bench conservator working with paper is required. 
Experience with books and photographs is preferred.

Qualifications:

A master's degree in conservation, art, art history, archival administration, 
or historical administration is preferred.  Supervisory experience preferred.  
Must be able to lift and carry a forty-pound box and climb a ladder to retrieve 
materials.

The complete job description, qualifications, and application procedures are 
available at https://sosmo.applicantpro.com/jobs/661189.html



The minimum posting period will end 11/23/17. After the minimum posting period, 
the position may be closed to new applicants and filled at any time.

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[Consdistlist] Fellowship at the National Air and Space Museum

[Horelick, Lauren]

Engen Conservation Fellowship
Objects Conservation at the Smithsonian, National Air and Space Museum

Fellowship appointments are for 1 year with the potential for a 1 year renewal. 
 They commence in the fall and include a $37,000 stipend, with additional funds 
up to $5,000 for medical insurance, relocation, research related expenses, and 
conference registration. The fellowships take place at the Emil Buehler 
Conservation Laboratory in the Steven F. Udvar Hazy Center, Chantilly VA.
Start date: Fall 2018- start date is flexible
Funded amount: $ 37,000.00
Deadline for application: January 15, 2018
*There is limited public transportation to the Udvar Hazy Center- a car is 
highly recommended for this position.

Fellowship Description
The National Air and Space Museum (NASM) holds over 60,000 artifacts 
representing three centuries of aerospace history from 18th century ballooning 
to current spacecraft. While NASM is best known for the collection of rare and 
historically significant aircraft and spacecraft, these artifacts represent 
less than one percent of the entire collection.  The collection also includes a 
large art collection, spacesuits, engines, textiles, toys and much more.  The 
fellowship will introduce the candidate to a wide range of composite objects, 
metals, organic materials, textiles, and painted surfaces.

Fellows will be encouraged to develop a research project while at NASM. The 
independent research will be derived from the diverse collection of materials 
and may be related to evaluations of treatment procedures, ethical 
considerations, or technical studies.  Fellows will be encouraged to publish or 
present their research at the end of their tenure.  The fellowship is intended 
to contribute to the education of recent graduates by allowing the candidate to 
research historic and industrial objects and delve into the complexities of 
working with composite materials.

Learn about past Fellows' projects and Conservation at NASM: 
https://airandspace.si.edu/collections/conservation

Candidate Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in conservation from a 
recognized program and be able to conduct research independently.  The 
candidate should have knowledge of ethical and professional principles and 
concepts related to the preservation of objects in a wide variety of media. 
They should also understand the theories, principles, techniques, practices, 
and methodologies used to examine, study, treat, analyze and preserve historic 
objects.

Applicants should have a proven record of research, writing ability, and verbal 
communication skills. They must be proficient in English language skills 
(written and spoken). Finalists will be invited for an interview, either in 
person or over the phone, and asked to submit a portfolio.

Application materials required:

  *   A two page letter of interest (12 point font, 1.5 line spacing) 
explaining the candidate's interests along with a brief description of a 
proposed research topic.
  *   Prepare a budget for health insurance, relocation cost, and conference 
registrations. The total allowance is $5,000. Please contact us for the budget 
template.
  *   Curriculum vitae including basic biographical information with current 
and permanent addresses, telephone numbers, and email address.
  *   Unofficial transcripts of both undergraduate and graduate courses of 
academic study. Please send an explanation of the evaluation system if your 
transcript is from outside the United States.
  *   Two references from conservation professionals familiar with the 
candidate's work.

Fellowships are awarded without regard to age, sex, race, or nationality of the 
applicant.

Applications are submitted through the Smithsonian Online Academic Appointment 
System (SOLAA) https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html. Select the "Engen 
Conservation Fellowship" listed under the National Air and Space Museum to 
submit your application materials.

For questions about this opportunity please contact Lauren Horelick 
(horeli...@si.edu).
We are excited about the opportunity to provide this fellowship experience and 
look forward to receiving your application materials.


Lauren Anne Horelick
Objects Conservator
National Air and Space Museum
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy. MRC 326
Chantilly, VA 20151
Phone: 703-572-4363

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[Consdistlist] Storage of Large Lead Acid Batteries

[silvia alexandra]

Hello All,

We have in our collection at the Queensland Museum a complete Marconi Audio
Transmitter c.1956, with a number of associated dials, light bulbs, and
(probably) lead acid batteries kept separate from the main body of the
object. The batteries appear stable with no signs of corrosion or leaking,
though it is possible a future closer inspection may reveal issues.
Currently they are being kept in cardboard boxes, with the plan being to
keep them if they are deemed necessary and significant and house them
accordingly. Does anyone have experience with safely packing large
batteries for long-term storage? Or has had to go through a health and
safety-focused rationalisation for keeping a number of batteries on site
long term?

Any insight into/experience of this material will be greatly appreciated.

Silvia Da Rocha
Objects Conservator
Queensland Museum

PO Box 3300 | South Brisbane BC | Queensland 4101 | Australia
t. 07 3840 7327 | *silvia.daro...@qm.qld.gov.au*

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[Consdistlist] Survey on Diversity in Library Preservation Programs

[Teper, Jennifer Hain]

Please consider participating in our survey on diversity in Library 
Preservation Programs  (including conservation), below.  Your partition and the 
participation of our colleagues will help us out immensely!!! Please note that 
there are TWO survey forms and let Miriam or I know if you have any questions.

Sincerely, Jennifer Hain Teper and Miriam Centeno, University of Illinois 
Libraries.


You are invited to participate in a research study, the Diversity in Library 
Preservation Survey, to document the current diversity found in the field of 
library preservation and conservation. The study is being conducted by Jennifer 
Hain Teper, Head of Preservation Services, and Miriam Centeno, Collections Care 
Coordinator, both at the University Library of the University of Illinois at 
Urbana-Champaign.  We would appreciate responses to the survey no later than 
November 25th.

While there have been a great number of diversity efforts across many areas of 
library science and administration, there has been little focus on the 
diversity within the area of preservation of conservation. Anecdotally, the 
field of preservation (inclusive of conservation) shows a significant lack of 
diversity.  This survey is envisioned to collect information on the current 
diversity (race, gender, disabilities) of the field of preservation and 
conservation within the library field, including professionals, 
pre-professionals/interns, staff, and students.  By looking at all levels of 
staffing and diversity in each of these areas, we hope to be able to better 
focus on possible pipelines to encourage and mentor diverse persons to consider 
moving into professional careers in the field of preservation.

The survey has been designed as a multi-tier/two-prong questionnaire: If as the 
administrator you decide to participate please complete this voluntary & 
confidential survey on the administrative level: 
(http://go.library.illinois.edu/diversity_admin_survey).

Additionally, please forward this invitation to your staff so they can 
participate in the voluntary, anonymous & confidential individual level survey: 
(http://go.library.illinois.edu/diversity_indiv_survey).

Your participation in this research will be completely voluntary and 
confidential, and data will be averaged and reported in aggregate. Possible 
outlets of dissemination may be peer-reviewed journal articles and professional 
conference presentations. Although your participation in this research may not 
benefit you personally, it will help us better understand the current diversity 
of the field and help us to work towards better shaping new diversity programs 
and initiatives. If you have questions about this project, you may contact the 
Principle Investigator at 217-244-5689 or jh...@illinois.edu. If you have any 
questions about your rights as a participant in this study, or any concerns or 
complaints, please contact the University of Illinois Institutional Review 
Board at 217-333-2670 (collect calls will be accepted if you identify yourself 
as a research participant) or via email at i...@illinois.edu.
Please note that we will use all reasonable efforts to keep your personal 
information confidential, but we cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality. 
When this research is discussed or published, no one will know that you were in 
the study. But, when required by law or university policy, identifying 
information may be seen or copied by:

  *   The Institutional Review Board that approves research studies;
  *   The Office for Protection of Research Subjects and other university 
departments that oversee human subjects research;
  *   University and state auditors responsible for oversight of research; and
Federal regulatory agencies such as the Office of Human Research Protections in 
the Department of Health and Human Services.

~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~
Jennifer Hain Teper
Professor and Head, Preservation Services
University of Illinois Libraries
Room 425
1408 W. Gregory Ave.
Urbana, IL 61801
217.244.5689
jh...@illinois.edu

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[Consdistlist] Position for Conservator , Singapore Art Museum in Singapore

[Wendy Lin (SAM)]

Job description
Job Objectives/Purpose:
Contributes to the smooth operation and delivery of exhibitions, loans and 
events of Singapore Art Museum (SAM), as well as other requirements as assigned 
from the Heritage Conservation Centre (HCC), in assisting with conservation 
related tasks and activities (operational and administrative) by coordinating 
with both internal and external parties involved in accordance with procedures 
and project timelines.
Relevant in-house training will be provided to the successful candidate.
Description of collections and work locations:
Artworks and artefacts are part of the National Collection and are under the 
custody of the National Heritage Board (NHB), Singapore. NHB preserves, 
presents and promotes the cultural heritage of Singapore, for the purpose of 
education, nation-building and cultural understanding.
HCC is an institution of NHB with purpose-built facility for the storage and 
conservation of all artworks and artefacts under the care of NHB. The 
collections include socio-historical, cultural, ethnographic, modern and 
contemporary artwork materials. Conservation comprises 4 specialisations: 
objects conservation, paintings conservation, paper conservation, and textiles 
conservation.
The conservator will mainly work at HCC on 32 Jurong Port Road Singapore 619104 
and at SAM on 71 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189555, according to project needs.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Carry out conservation assessments, documentation and treatment on artworks and 
artefacts according to HCC procedures, instructions and guidelines for 
exhibitions, loans and events for SAM.
Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas prior to meetings and notes/minutes of 
said meetings.
Active involvement in exhibition planning and commissioning of new works 
including installation, de-installation, packing and storage and documentation.
To work with collection managers in the setting up of documentation systems to 
manage information on artist materials, interviews, installation requirements, 
display requirements, history of past uses, conservation records, storage 
requirements, resource planning for recurring access useful for sustainable 
preservation strategies.
To provide advice on preventive care, specialized mounting techniques and 
environmental settings for short or long term display of artefacts/artworks.
To review temporary and permanent display at SAM upon request to ensure 
stability of artefacts and eventual maintenance needs.
To provide advice on transport, handling and display requirements whenever 
necessary.
To provide supervisory responsibility to assigned reportee/s (if any).
Any other ad-hoc duties and projects assigned.
May be involved in conservation study or research projects.
Requirements:
Candidate should have a recognized degree (bachelor's or honours) or a Master's 
degree in Conservation, with 6 to 8 years of relevant practical experience 
primarily in conserving contemporary works of art.
Specialist experience in objects, paper, and/or paintings will be considered. 
Successful candidates can continue to practise within his/her field of 
specialization.
Ability to carry out comprehensive treatment with a high degree of manual 
dexterity and aesthetic sensitivity.
Conserves diverse object types and not limited to contemporary works of art.
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Work collaboratively with diverse individuals, including but not limited to 
curators, conservators, exhibition team, artists, collections managers, 
conservation scientists and designers.
Familiarity and experience with contemporary artistic practices in Southeast 
Asia is preferred.
Institutional experience in the conservation and preservation of contemporary 
art is preferred.
Ability and experience to coach and impart conservation skills and knowledge 
effectively.
Possesses initiative, with the ability to multi-task, organise and prioritise 
work within a given timeframe.
Possesses a wide exposure in handling multi-cultural materials with 
sensitivity, with demonstrated adaptability in making contextual judgements 
when applying conservation principles and practices.
Ability to work unsupervised, as well as within a team.
Ability to adapt in a multi-lingual and multi-racial environment.
Keep up-to-date with current conservation development through self-directed 
learning and training. Evidence of continual professional development is 
strongly desirable.

To apply, please email resume with subject title "Application for Conservator 
(Objects)" to 
wendy@singaporeartmuseum.sg
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[Consdistlist] Conservator position at Hertfordshire Archives & Local Studies, Hertford, UK

[Jeff Cargill]

Please could you place this advertisement in the next edition:

Conservator
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies (HALS)
County Hall, Hertford
Salary Range: £23,398 pa progressing to £28,485 pa
Full Time Hours, Permanent Contract

Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies (HALS), based at County Hall, 
Hertford, is part of Hertfordshire County Council's Libraries and Heritage 
Services, with collections dating back to 1060. This is an exciting time to 
join the team as we are delivering our 10 year 'Shared Heritage' strategy and 
were awarded Accredited status by the National Archives in July 2017.
HALS is looking for a qualified conservator with paper and parchment specialism 
to join the Archive Collections Team. Reporting to the County Archivist, you 
will lead on archives conservation by undertaking practical conservation on a 
range of documents.

You will also support HALS wider collection care including environmental 
monitoring, business continuity and disaster planning, with oversight of 
archive storage and packaging. You will line manage the Archive Library 
Assistant (Document Services lead role) and supervise volunteer preservation 
projects.

You will play an active role in the HALS learning and access programme through 
the delivery of interesting and inspiring talks and practical guidance to 
staff, volunteers and public. You will also contribute to HALS chargeable 
services such as external conservation work, conservation for digitisation and 
exhibition loan, working closely with the Project Conservator.

You will have a recognised qualification in paper conservation (covering 
conservation of books and documents) and an excellent knowledge of the 
appropriate conservation methods, preservation and collections care for a wide 
range of physical media.  An effective communicator, with good ICT skills, 
methodical and accurate, you will be able to prioritise your workload to meet 
deadlines and agreed targets, including in the preparation of conservation 
assessments for customers.  Experience of using CALM would be an advantage.

In return we can offer the chance to develop your skills working with a range 
of materials from medieval deeds to modern books, whilst working for an 
organisation that values its employees and invests in training, and a Career 
Development Scheme.

For an informal discussion please contact: Chris Bennett, County Archivist, or 
Julie Gregson, Head of Heritage Services on 0300 123 4049.

Closing date:  5 November 2017
Interview date: 15 November 2017

Apply now online at 
www.countyofopportunity.co.uk quoting 
reference HCC09096


  Jeff

Jeff Cargill
Archives Conservator
Hertfordshire Archives & Local Studies
Libraries and Heritage Services
Health & Community Services
Hertfordshire County Council

CHR002
County Hall
Pegs Lane
Hertford
SG13 8EJ

Tel: 01992 555110
Fax: 01992 555112
Please note my e-mail address has changed to jeff.carg...@hertfordshire.gov.uk
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/hals

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