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1. IAPesp Virtual seminar: Impresiones y copias del siglo XX 2. Question about case loans or donations 3. Registration Now Open: IRUG16 Conference | October 7–9, 2026 4. MFT-IDG/PCN Webinar, June 11: "Shifting Perspectives on Damage, Change, and Value" 5. Building Careers in Heritage Conservation: Employability Pathways through the MA in Sustainable Heritage Management 6. Request for research participants on AI Scraping 7. Monitoring What Matters: Making Sense of the Squiggly Lines --- Understanding and Using Your Monitoring Data 8. 3D printers Bambu Lab H2D Systems ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: James Black Posted: Wednesday May 6, 2026 8:00 PM Subject: IAPesp Virtual seminar: Impresiones y copias del siglo XX Message: Impresiones y copias del siglo XX. Identificación, conservación y restauración Date: 26 May 2026 Tutor: Sara Ruiz de Diego Price: from £15.00 Language: Spanish Time: Madrid: 5pm Buenos Aires/ Santiago de Chile: 12pm (midday) Lima: 10am Mexico City: 9am Habrá una presentación de 55 minutos seguida por una discusión de 15 minutos Más información e inscripción <https://academicprojects.co.uk/courses/impresiones-y-copias-del-siglo-xx-identificacion-conservacion-y-restauracion/> Los procesos de impresión y copia de documentos existentes en el siglo XX son múltiples y complejos: desde cianotipias y diazotipias, frecuentes en arquitectura, hasta máquinas de escribir, impresoras matriciales, fotocopias o impresiones por inyección de tinta. La mayor parte de la documentación generada en el siglo XX ha sido producida con alguno de estos procesos, y con menor frecuencia también los encontramos en las colecciones de arte contemporáneo. Aunque el aspecto de estas impresiones puede parecer similar a primera vista, sus materiales constituyentes difieren notablemente y, en consecuencia, también sus mecanismos de deterioro. Por ello, la correcta identificación de las técnicas es fundamental para su adecuada conservación. El seminario ofrecerá una visión general de los principales procesos de impresión de copia de documentos, con especial atención a las pautas de identificación, los materiales constituyentes y las particularidades de cada uno en relación con los factores de deterioro y las estrategias de conservación y restauración. Sara Ruiz de Diego. Restauradora de documento gráfico. Es licenciada en Historia y diplomada en Conservación y Restauración de Bienes Culturales. Desde 2021 trabaja como restauradora en el Departamento de Conservación y Restauración del Patrimonio Bibliográfico, Documental y Obra Gráfica del Instituto de Patrimonio Cultural de España. Fue investigadora en la Universidad de Castilla La Mancha en el proyecto europeo “Las colecciones de arte electrográfico y digita del MIDE. Gestión, conservación, restauración y divulgación de sus fondos” gracias al cual se especializó en procesos mecánicos de copia de documentos del siglo XX. De su trayectoria profesional como restauradora destaca su paso por el Archivo General de Tolosa y la biblioteca de la Universidad de Stanford, California (EEUU). Además, ha sido docente en la Escuela de Conservación y Restauración de Bienes Culturales de Madrid e impartido cursos y seminarios sobre Restauración y Conservación de Fondo Bibliográfico y Documental en la Facultad de Documentación (UCM) y la Fundación Santa María de Albarracín, Teruel. ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ James Black Co-ordinator International Academic Projects London www.academicprojects.co.uk ------------------------------ 2.From: Kris Cnossen Posted: Wednesday May 6, 2026 8:01 PM Subject: Question about case loans or donations Message: The Grand Rapids Public Museum in Michigan is seeking help acquiring 9-10 tabletop cases and posed a question to me that got me wondering if this is already a thing: is there a system for loaning casework to small museums? If not, does anyone know of any museums looking to get rid of 10 tabletop cases with the following specs: 8' wide x 3' 10" wide x table height for cases and graphics that are up to 4' high, able to split apart, ideally as some cases will be against walls. See image attached. Any thoughts or ideas are welcome! Warmest regards, Kris ------------------------------ Kris Cnossen (they, them, theirs) Textile Conservator in Private Practice Midwest Textile Conservation, LLC kriscnossen.com [email protected] #Blacklivesmatter #Museumsarenotneutral ------------------------------ 3.From: Rosie Grayburn Posted: Wednesday May 6, 2026 8:01 PM Subject: Registration Now Open: IRUG16 Conference | October 7–9, 2026 Message: The Infrared and Raman Users Group (IRUG), in collaboration with the Scientific Research and Analysis Laboratory at Winterthur Museum, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 16th International Conference on Infrared and Raman Spectroscopies in Cultural Heritage (IRUG16). Join an international community of researchers, conservators, scientists, and students for three days of presentations, discussion, and collaborative exchange focused on the application of infrared and Raman spectroscopies in cultural heritage research. Register for the in-person conference <https://my.winterthur.org/packages/fixed/73?promo=> Register for the virtual conference <https://my.winterthur.org/120166/120167?promo=> Early Bird Registration Rates Professional Attendee (in person): $175 Student Attendee (in person): $50 Virtual Attendee: $100 After July 1, registration rates will increase: Professional Attendee (in person): $225 Student Attendee (in person): $75 Virtual Attendee: $150 We aim to make IRUG16 accessible to all. If registration costs present a financial hardship, please reach out to us at [email protected] to explore available options. Find travel and accommodation information on our website: https://www.winterthur.org/irug16/ IRUG 16 Workshop We are also pleased to announce that applications are now open for the IRUG16 workshop, taking place prior to the IRUG conference on October 6th 2026. Workshop goals: Develop a deeper understanding of reflectance-FTIR capabilities in contrast to other modes. Problem solve and troubleshoot common data collection and interpretation errors (through theory and hands-on activities). Workshop audience: Conservation professionals (scientists and conservators) with foundational knowledge of vibrational spectroscopies, experience collecting and interpreting reflectance-FTIR data, and are actively using it (or planning to) in their work. Workshop is limited to 20 participants. APPLY TODAY <https://forms.office.com/r/3kVPbfyy6f> (deadline July 1st) Workshop registration will cost $50. Applicants will be informed whether they have been accepted after July 1st and will receive a link to register. Workshop participants are strongly encouraged to attend the IRUG16 conference. For inquiries regarding submissions, conference program, or general information: [email protected] <[email protected]> ------------------------------ Rosie Grayburn Head of Scientific Research and Analysis Lab Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library Winterthur United States ------------------------------ 4.From: Vincent Beltran Posted: Wednesday May 6, 2026 8:01 PM Subject: MFT-IDG/PCN Webinar, June 11: "Shifting Perspectives on Damage, Change, and Value" Message: What counts as damage in cultural heritage and who gets to decide? AIC's Microfading Tester International Discussion Group (MFT-IDG) <https://www.culturalheritage.org/groups/mft-idg> and Preventive Care Network (PCN) <https://www.culturalheritage.org/groups/pcn> will host the webinar "Shifting Perspectives on Damage, Change, and Value" on Thursday, June 11, from 9-1030am (Los Angeles) / 12-130pm (Santiago) / 5-630pm (Cardiff) / 8-930pm (Abu Dhabi) / 2-330am (Melbourne, next day). Attendance is free, but requires registration at the following link: https://getty.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OagXenQqR9OWXQayLuhCnw <https://getty.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OagXenQqR9OWXQayLuhCnw>. For those unable to attend, the webinar will be recorded and posted to the AIC YouTube channel. Thanks also to the Getty for supporting this event. Extending the discussion from the session of the same name at the 2026 AIC/CAC-ACCR meeting <https://www.culturalheritage.org/events/annual-meeting/current-meeting>, this webinar explores the boundaries between material change, damage, and value, revealing how museum policies can shift from the reduction of risk for material loss at all costs to the creation of value through increasing object access, visibility, and connection. While scientific tools offer more precise ways to detect material change, recognizing that damage is a value-based judgment, rather than an objective outcome, becomes critical. Focusing on display and exhibitions, we consider how conservation strategies can be reframed as tools for sustainable and inclusive practice, drawing upon the varied perspectives on access, significance, and value from different communities. By critically examining concepts like acceptable change, noticeable difference, and object lifetime, we aim to broaden the focus from "what we might lose" to include "what we have to gain", and reimagine conservation as being accountable not only to the mission of the institution, but also the cultural meaning of the object and its connection to communities. The webinar will include the four presentations listed below and close with a panel discussion and Q&A, moderated by Cecilia Winter (Guggenheim Abu Dhabi) and Vincent Laudato Beltran (Getty Conservation Institute): "Shifting our Relationship with Value: Developing Flexibility in Thinking and Engaging", Robert Waller (Protect Heritage Corp.) and Jane Henderson (Cardiff University) "Under the Bell Jar: Display Cases and their Impact on Change and Value", Marina Pugliese (Museum of Cultures) "Reimagining Conservation at the Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino: Integrating Indigenous Perspectives in Collection Care", Josefa Orrego (Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino) "Evaluating Loss and Reframing Forever at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum", Holly Salmon (Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum) ------------------------------ Vincent Laudato Beltran Scientist, Getty Conservation Institute Chair, MFT-IDG [email protected] ------------------------------ 5.From: Ataa Alsalloum Posted: Wednesday May 6, 2026 8:01 PM Subject: Building Careers in Heritage Conservation: Employability Pathways through the MA in Sustainable Heritage Management Message: Interested in a career in heritage, conservation, regeneration, museums, planning, or cultural policy? The MA in Sustainable Heritage Management at the University of Liverpool is designed to connect academic learning with real-world professional experience. Our students work directly with regional, national, and international heritage organisations through live projects, placements, site visits, and community engagement activities. The programme is fully recognised by the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC), helping graduates build a strong professional pathway into the heritage sector. Students and graduates have gone on to roles and opportunities across conservation practice, heritage consultancy, museums, cultural organisations, academia, local authorities, and regeneration projects in the UK and internationally. Placement and collaboration partners include organisations such as National Museums Liverpool, Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, Port Sunlight Village Trust, and many others across the heritage sector. If you are passionate about heritage and want to combine theory, practice, employability, and community impact, we would love to hear from you. More information: MA in Sustainable Heritage Management <https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/courses/sustainable-heritage-management-ma?utm_source=chatgpt.com> Please feel free to contact me: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ataa-alsalloum-131792155/ ------------------------------ Ataa Alsalloum Senior Lecturer in Architecture and Urban Heritage at the Liverpool School of Architecture University of Liverpool Liverpool United Kingdom ------------------------------ 6.From: Jessica Walthew Posted: Wednesday May 6, 2026 8:02 PM Subject: Request for research participants on AI Scraping Message: Posting for colleagues at the University of Edinburgh: The University of Edinburgh (as part of EU Horizon project ekip https://ekipengine.eu/ <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fekipengine.eu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cj.walthew.1%40research.gla.ac.uk%7C31fb930158ae4abe421508deab8a2ecb%7C6e725c29763a4f5081f22e254f0133c8%7C1%7C0%7C639136807590729693%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ChYpuA7H%2Fb6W8p9tqjDSFSkvUIcruz%2FdaCwpBYQCMr4%3D&reserved=0>) is carrying out an academic research project tentatively titled "Economic and infrastructural risks to digital archives posed by AI-driven content extraction." This entails a series of interviews and workshops with key archival and commons-based data sources impacted by these risks. We need your help! We're looking for additional contacts to interview. We're interested in hearing from online repositories and archival bodies that have either a legal mandate or a commons-based public interest in archiving any kind of content threatened by mass AI scraping tools. If that seems broad, it is! We think this is an issue impacting many organisations and we're very curious to know what impacts they're noticing from AI scraping and how they are mitigating these challenges or planning to do so in future. Reach out to Caitlin McDonald ([email protected] <[email protected]> <mailto:[email protected] <[email protected]>>) and Morgan Currie ([email protected] <[email protected]> <mailto:[email protected] <[email protected]>>) if you would like to participate in an interview and share your experience. ------------------------------ Jessica Walthew PhD Student University of Glasgow Glasgow ------------------------------ 7.From: M. Susan Barger Posted: Wednesday May 6, 2026 8:02 PM Subject: Monitoring What Matters: Making Sense of the Squiggly Lines --- Understanding and Using Your Monitoring Data Message: The third and final webinar in the series, Monitoring What Matters: Making Sense of the Squiggly Lines - Understanding and Using Your Monitoring Data is coming up next week on May 13, 1:00 - 2:00 EDT. Maddie Cooper will be presenting. There is still time to register <https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RmlzDuBkRY-i8QDRQJTuDQ?hsCtaAttrib=205776071827#/registration> for this free webinar. This series is a joint venture between Connecting to Collections Care and Conserv. If you missed the first two webinars you can catch up below (use the Register button to access the recordings on demand): Part 1: What is Your Building Telling You? | The Why of Environmental Monitoring <https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ntAZzCcXTKubG45wZuuzJg?hsCtaAttrib=205765866515#/registration> Part 2: From Observation to Action | The "How" of Environmental Monitoring <https://connectingtocollections.org/event/c2c-care-course-monitoring-what-matters-part-2/> ------------------------------ M. Susan Barger, PhD Conserv Community Board ------------------------------ 8.From: Ewout Koek Posted: Wednesday May 6, 2026 8:02 PM Subject: 3D printers Bambu Lab H2D Systems Message: Dear all, We are looking into the possibilities of potentially using Bambu Lab H2D Systems 3D printers within conservation and mountmaking. I was wondering if anyone has experience using these printers and if there are any comments or considerations. Any information will be much appreciated. Feel free to write to me directly or to post it here. Thanks and best wishes, Ewout ------------------------------ Ewout Koek Associate Conservator of Antiquities J. Paul Getty Museum Los Angeles United States ------------------------------ You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. To change your subscriptions, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions. 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