[Consdistlist] Disposable Nitrile Gloves

Hi David, At the Harvard Art Museums, we are recycling all of our nitrile gloves—conservators and art handlers, through the Kimberly Clark program—here is an example: https://sustainability.ucsc.edu/get-involved/student-projects/green-labs/Waste%20Reduction/Glove%20Recycling%20Program.html

[Consdistlist] Seeking Advice Regarding Paintings on Asbestos

I am an archivist with very little experience with art. My institution is the special collections unit of a university library on a large university campus in the United States. Our goal is to preserve and provide access to our materials. We have a collection of an artist's papers which

[Consdistlist] Science Liaison Conservator, West Dean College, West Sussex, UK

West Dean College has an international reputation for excellence in conservation and creative arts. The College specialises in the practical teaching of conservation (of objects and materials) and the creative and visual arts at post graduate level. The College is part of The Edward James

[Consdistlist] Job Posting: Senior Conservation Technician for Exhibitions at the University of Pennsylvania

Job Posting: Senior Conservation Technician for Exhibitions Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts University of Pennsylvania Libraries http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/36365 The University of Pennsylvania Libraries seeks a Senior Conservation Technician for

[Consdistlist] National Park Service - Harpers Ferry Center (Conservation) - 2 permanent, full-time Objects Conservators

The National Park Service (NPS) - Harpers Ferry Center (Conservation) is happy to share the posting of two permanent, full-time objects conservators at the GS-12 level. These positions are is duty stationed in Charles Town,WV. This program works in close collaboration with park sites

[Consdistlist] IIC 2018 Congress - Brommelle Memorial Fund Grants for student attendance - application deadline extended!

The deadline for applications for the 2018 Congress has been extended to 22nd May! The Brommelle Memorial Fund was established in 1990 in memory of Norman Brommelle, who was Secretary-General of IIC between 1958 and 1988 and provides assistance for Student members of IIC who attend the

[Consdistlist] III International Iron Gall Ink Meeting 2019

International Iron Gall Ink Meeting 2019 Dear Colleagues, The University of Barcelona (in conjunction with the Spanish Cultural Heritage Institute and the General Subdirectorate of State Archives in Spain) is organizing the III International Iron Gall Ink Meeting (IGI2019BCN). We would

[Consdistlist] Time-sensitive: June, 27-29, 2018 Daguerreotype Workshop held by Mike Robinson at the SMP International Photo Conservation Studio, Genzano di Roma, Italy

The SMP International Photo Conservation Studio is offering on June 27-29, 2018 a Daguerreotype Workshop With Mike Robinson From 27 to 29 June 2018 the SMP Studio will host a workshop on the

[Consdistlist] Conservation Lecture: Mission Possible: Emergency Response for Cultural Heritage Institutions in Puerto Rico

Mission Possible: Emergency Response for Cultural Heritage Institutions in Puerto Rico. May 21, 2018: 12:30 to 2 pm National Archives and Records Administration, William G McGowan Theater 700 Pennsylvania NW, Washington DC, 20408

[Consdistlist] CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Around Picasso: An insight into the relationship between material choices and failure mechanisms

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Around Picasso: An insight into the relationship between material choices and failure mechanisms MUSEU PICASSO Barcelona, Spain November 29th, 2018 The international symposium Around Picasso: An insight into the relationship between material choices and failure

[Consdistlist] Materials from the 'Conservator's Conference' now available online

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to share with you materials from the 'Conservator's conference: Renovated, rebuilt, saved - how they survived WWII. Conservation, preservation and prevention of items from the years 1939-1945' held in the Warsaw Rising Museum in April 12-13, 2018, now available

[Consdistlist] New Titles in Getty Research Library's Conservation Collection

Newly acquired conservation titles available in the Getty Research Library's Conservation Collection Every month the Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) acquires new research materials for the Conservation Collection, housed in the Research Library at the Getty Research Institute (GRI). The

[Consdistlist] Free Webinar: Risk Assessment for Cultural Institutions

FREE WEBINAR: Risk Assessment for Cultural Institutions Wednesday, May 16th 2:00 – 3:30 pm EDT Presenters: Susan Duhl, Robert Herskovitz, Saira Haqqi Register here: www.tinyurl.com/culturalriskassessment The devastation caused by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria is a stark reminder of

[Consdistlist] AIC Equity and Inclusion Working Group Report

The AIC Board of Directors has released the following message about the AIC Equity and Inclusion Working Group final report. - - - - It is a privilege to release and put into action the report of the Equity and Inclusion Working Group (EIWG), Recommendations for Advancing Equity and Inclusion