[Consdistlist] substitute for Plastazote

2017-06-29 Thread gillian boal
http://www.zotefoams.com/markets/conservation/ We used Plastazote at the Wellcome Library - Is there an American equivalent that people use for lining boxes, exhibition cases etc? How do people feel about it? Thanks Gillian ** Unsubscribe by sending a message to

[Consdistlist] Thermochromic Ink

2017-06-29 Thread Edquist, Linda
The United States Postal Service is getting ready to issue a new stamp in celebration of the upcoming solar eclipse. I have received my first inquiry from a collector wondering if there will be any preservation concerns with this new type of stamp. I have contacted USPS and the Thermochromic

[Consdistlist] Desiccant Wheel Dehumidification Systems

2017-06-29 Thread Laura Wahl
We have a desiccant wheel for dehumidification in one of our collections storage buildings and would like to know if others have a similar type of unit. The wheel is a silica gel type from Munters. The HVAC system is just under 10 years old, but the wheel itself has already been replaced. Our

[Consdistlist] IIC 2017 Student & Emerging Conservator Conference - Head, Hands & Heart - Registration open!

2017-06-29 Thread IIC
Bern, Thursday 12th & Friday 13th October 2017 IIC's fourth Student & Emerging Conservator Conference will be held in Bern on the 12th & 13th October 2017. Following on from the successful 2015 (Warsaw), 2013 (Copenhagen) and 2011 (London) Student & Emerging Conservator Conferences this

[Consdistlist] Genomics and Art Conservation

2017-06-29 Thread Margaret Holben Ellis
I am exploring the current state of genome research as it relates to the technical examination of works of art. While I am aware of several projects involving animal DNA, sampling techniques, etc. that have been shared through presentations and publications, I would be interested to know of new

[Consdistlist] Position: Paper Conservator, Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford

2017-06-29 Thread Marinita Stiglitz
Paper Conservator (maternity cover) Bodleian Libraries, Conservation and Collection Care, Weston Library, Broad Street, Oxford Grade 6: 27,629 GBP - 32,958 GBP p.a. THIS IS A READVERTISEMENT OF VACANCY ID 129047. The Bodleian Libraries are looking for an experienced Paper Conservator to join

[Consdistlist] Assistant Paintings Conservation Adviser, National Trust, London, UK - vacancy

2017-06-29 Thread Lloyd, Helen
Assistant Paintings Conservation Adviser National Trust for England, Wales and Northern Ireland Fixed term, part-time (22.5 hrs per week for 24 months) Salary GB £22,128 pa · We look after one of the largest collections of paintings under single ownership in Great Britain and we want

[Consdistlist] SURVEY Source Communities & Conservation in the UK

2017-06-29 Thread dan
I am an MA Preventive Conservation student conducting research on source communities and the conservation of ethnographic / world culture collections. The survey is aimed at conservators, collection managers, and curatorial staff working with museum collections in the UK. The aim of this research

[Consdistlist] FW: Lecturer in Technical Art History, University of Glasgow, Scotland

2017-06-29 Thread Christina Young
Lecturer in Technical Art History, University of Glasgow. This post is full time from 1 October 2017 until 30 September 2020. To undertake high-quality research led teaching and supervision at postgraduate and undergraduate level in Technical Art History, to make an active contribution in the