[Consdistlist] source of deionized water

A "kitchen-size" Reverse Osmosis filter will be inexpensive (less than $300.CAD?) and provide enough deionized water for your needs. Also easy to install. js -- Jerry Shiner Keepsafe Microclimate Systems www.keepsafe.ca +1 416 703 4696 i...@keepsafe.ca Skype: jerry.shiner Specializing

[Consdistlist] should musical instruments be maintained in playable condition?

Dear Distlist, One of our curators has asked me about the ethics and precedence for deciding whether or not a musical instrument in a museum collection should be maintained in playable condition. In the past, we have always treated musical instruments in our collection as static, non-operating

[Consdistlist] Senior Project Conservator, Charles Darwin Archive (Fixed Term) Vacancy - Cambridge University Library

Cambridge University Library (CUL) is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Book and Paper Conservator to work as Senior Project Conservator for the Charles Darwin Archive. The post-holder will be part of a dedicated team of two conservators and will support the activities of the

[Consdistlist] REMINDER: Job Opportunity: Conservator at Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies

Colleagues are reminded that the following post closes on Sunday 13 January. Please bring it to the attention of anyone who might be interested. Job Title: Conservator Location: County Hall, Hertford Salary Range: £23,866 - £29,055 pa + £2000 welcome payment (one off payment) + up to £6000

[Consdistlist] Assistant Conservator, Museums of New Mexico, Santa Fe, NM

Assistant Conservator Contract Position An assistant conservator is sought for an IMLS-funded project in the Museums of New Mexico (MNM) Conservation Unit in Santa Fe, NM. The MNM Conservation Unit serves four state museums and seven historic sites; the IMLS project is to conserve historic

[Consdistlist] 2019 Bookbinding workshops with Karen Hanmer

Karen Hanmer Book Arts in suburban Chicago offers workshops and private instruction to working practitioners and dedicated hobbyists, focusing on a solid foundation in traditional binding skills. Small class size of three to five students ensures ample personal attention and a collegial

[Consdistlist] Digital Heritage Conference at University of Lincoln - Call for abstracts

The University of Lincoln are welcoming submissions for the Heritage Dot Conference, co-hosted with the Heritage Lottery Fund and Imperial War Museums. The conference takes place on 3-4 June 2019. Heritage Dot will explore the exciting collision between digital and cultural heritage. This

Re: [Consdistlist] 9th MaSC Workshop and Meeting, 3-7 June 2019- Abstract submission deadline extension

Ninth Workshop and Meeting of the Users' Group for Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography (MaSC) Canadian Conservation Institute, Parks Canada, and National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa 3-7 June 2019 Update: abstract submission deadline Please note that the deadline for submission of abstracts for

[Consdistlist] Call for Proposals: IPERION CH Transnational Access

Dear colleagues, The European H2020 project IPERION CH has currentlylaunched its 8th and final call for proposals for Transnational Access(TNA). Groups of researchers from the EU and associated countries can apply for free access to European world-class facilities for Heritage Science

[Consdistlist] AIC Health and Safety Committee seeks new members!

Health & Safety Committee Call for Members Are you concerned about the health and safety of yourself and others? Do you want to get more involved in AIC and be part of a great team? AIC's Health & Safety Committee is seeking three new members to serve 4-year terms beginning in May 2019.