Re: [Consdistlist] Conservation of Saint's relics

What level of conservation treatment is ethically justifiable when the materials pertain to the relics of a Saint (Catholic). There are Codes from Canon Law from the Vatican to guide what permissions should be obtained but nothing specifically about the repair or 'restoration itself". What

[Consdistlist] TIME SENSITIVE: Book and Manuscript Conservator, Cambridge, UK

TIME SENSITIVE Book and Manuscript ConservatorCambridge Colleges' Conservation ConsortiumBased at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, UKClosing date: Wednesday, 30 August 2017 Corpus Christi College is offering a full-time post for a Book and Manuscript Conservator to join the small team working

[Consdistlist] Associate/Assistant Conservator position at Met Museum's Costume Institute - permanent, full-time

The Costume Institute in the Metropolitan Museum of Art is hiring an Associate or Assistant Conservator. This is a permanent, full-time position. I am open to hiring an objects conservator with textiles/fashion experience. Please send all applications (resumes with cover letter) to

[Consdistlist] Job Announcement: Conservation Technician, housings (part-time, term) at Penn Libraries

Conservation Technician (housings) (part-time, term) The Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts at the University of Pennsylvania Libraries (Philadelphia, PA) http://www.library.upenn.edu/kislak/ is offering a new part-time, term position as Conservation Technician

[Consdistlist] Conference on Modern Oil Paints, Amsterdam, Netherlands, May 23-25, 2018.

Save the date Conference on Modern Oil Paints Amsterdam, 23-25 May 2018 On 23-25 May 2018, the Cultural Heritage Agency of The Netherlands, in collaboration with the University of Amsterdam, Tate, The Courtauld Institute of Art and the University of Pisa and associated partners, will be

[Consdistlist] Online course Microbial Infestation of Objects of Art and Cultural Heritage

From: Angela Weyer hornemann-institut< . >de> Subject: Online course Microbial Infestation of Objects of Art and Cultural Heritage Online course Microbial Infestation of Objects of Art and Cultural Heritage 18 September - 19 November 2017 by Prof. Dr. Karin Petersen and Barbara

[Consdistlist] Call of papers: Icon Twitter Conference

The Institute of Conservation are organising a Twitter Conference to provide an inclusive platform for conservators to share conservation projects from around the world for the first time. Like a normal conference, each ‘speaker’ will get a 15 minute slot allocated to showcase their

[Consdistlist] Vacancy Junior Curator for the exhibition on Slavery

The Rijksmuseum is the largest museum of the Netherlands. The collection contains 1 million (art) objects from and relating to the Netherlands from the Middle Ages until the 20th century. The museum receives over two million visitors a year with a stunning building, surprising decor, beautiful

[Consdistlist] MSc in archaeometry

International MSc in archaeometry at the University of the Peloponnese, Greece. *The deadline for applications is 31 August 2017.* For more info please check http://culttech.uop.gr/how-to-apply.html *CultTech – MSc in Cultural Heritage Materials & Technologies* *SUBJECTS TAUGHT*

[Consdistlist] Hands-on Access in Literary Museums, Archives, and Libraries

Good morning, I am writing to request your participation in a survey of professionals in literary museums, archives, and libraries. The data collected will be analyzed in a thesis to be submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a master's degree in Museum Education at the

[Consdistlist] Heritage Management Survey

Hi, I am a MA Heritage Management student at the University of Birmingham [UK] and professional conservator. I’m currently working on my dissertation, which is on public engagement in conservation and the impact of visitors on conservation and collections care professionals. I would be

[Consdistlist] TIME SENSITIVE: Storage and Preservation Coordinator, Wellcome Collection, London. UK

Storage and Preservation Coordinator, Wellcome Collection, London. UK Permanent: 0.6 FTE We are looking for an enthusiastic and pragmatic Storage and Preservation Coordinator to join Wellcome Collection's Conservation and Collection Care team. In this role, you will work with a great bunch of

[Consdistlist] JOB OPPORTUNITY: Conservation Assistant (20h p/w), Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton, UK.

TIME SENSITIVE 3 x Permanent, part-time Conservation Assistant posts (20h per week) GBP 16,781 - 17,772 (pro rata) We have three vacancies within the specialist team at the Royal Pavilion & Museums (RPM) that undertake the routine conservation cleaning of the museum collections, as well

[Consdistlist] TIME SENSITIVE: Conservator, Digital and Media Art (Ref: 17070), M+, Hong Kong

A cornerstone of the West Kowloon Cultural District, M+ is Hong Kong’s new museum for visual culture, encompassing twentieth and twenty-first century art, design and architecture, and moving image from Hong Kong, China, Asia, and beyond. Since 2012, M+ has been presenting diverse public

[Consdistlist] TIME SENSITIVE: Conservator, Photography (Ref: 16183R2), M+, Hong Kong

A cornerstone of the West Kowloon Cultural District, M+ is Hong Kong’s new museum for visual culture, encompassing twentieth and twenty-first century art, design and architecture, and moving image from Hong Kong, China, Asia, and beyond. Since 2012, M+ has been presenting diverse public

[Consdistlist] Fwd: Photo Conservator term position, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of African American History and Culture, Maryland, USA

Photo conservator Full-Time, Two- year Term position with possible extension up to four years Salary range: $64,650.00 to $84,044.00 / Per Year Announcement number: 17R-YH-303009-DEU-NMAAHC And Announcement Number: 17R-YH-303009-MPA-NMAAHC Series and Grade: GS-1001-11 Promotion potential:

[Consdistlist] Head of Library Conservation, Emory University

Please post the following: Head of Library Conservation Full time Permanent Application Deadline: Open until Filled The Emory Libraries seek an Assistant Librarian/Associate Librarian/Librarian to serve as the Head of Library Conservation. The ideal candidate will provide leadership in