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1. RE: Evaluation of consolidation treatments for wood heritage affected by biological attack (insects). 2. Videos on preventive conservation 3. Tell Us What You Think: Getty Conservation Institute Digital Content Survey 4. Conservation Internship 2026-27 (9 month), University College Cork Library. 5. RE: Chinese silk scroll 6. Adhesive for ethafoam? 7. Two scholarships available for Center for Collections Care courses! 8. Chief of Collections and Curatorial Affairs, North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh North Carolina USA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Geovanna Ochoa Manzo Posted: Tuesday May 26, 2026 6:17 AM Subject: RE: Evaluation of consolidation treatments for wood heritage affected by biological attack (insects). Message: Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to the research and gain a better understanding of wood heritage conservation practices! We encourage you to participate in the inquiry, as this would enable us to draw comparisons between countries and schools. It would also enable us to gain a broader understanding of professional practices. You can find it in two languages: English: Evaluation of consolidation treatments for wood heritage with biological attack (insects). <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfARhsj2J6ipUOStvGITbuPO8ta0bJVcx080Bx7vEes5mdssQ/viewform?usp=header> Spanish: Evaluación de la consolidación de bienes culturales de madera con ataque xilófago. <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWxpAnmMZdBUQbvJe1c5b2rfQpeCoWD1fKUyJGTpnzQaJiVg/viewform?usp=header> ------------------------------ Geovanna Ochoa Manzo Fellowship in Wood Science and Technology Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo Morelia Mexico ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 05-11-2026 22:05 From: Geovanna Ochoa Manzo Subject: Evaluation of consolidation treatments for wood heritage affected by biological attack (insects). Dear community, We encourage you to participate in the inquiry, as this would enable us to draw comparisons between countries and schools. It would also enable us to gain a broader understanding of professional practices. Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to the research and gain a better understanding of wood heritage conservation practices! You can find it in two languages: English: Evaluation of consolidation treatments for wood heritage with biological attack (insects). <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfARhsj2J6ipUOStvGITbuPO8ta0bJVcx080Bx7vEes5mdssQ/viewform?usp=header> Spanish: Evaluación de la consolidación de bienes culturales de madera con ataque xilófago. <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWxpAnmMZdBUQbvJe1c5b2rfQpeCoWD1fKUyJGTpnzQaJiVg/viewform?usp=header> ------------------------------ Geovanna Ochoa Manzo Fellowship in Wood Science and Technology Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo Morelia Mexico ------------------------------ Original Message: Sent: 04-29-2026 02:01 From: Geovanna Ochoa Manzo Subject: Evaluation of consolidation treatments for wood heritage affected by biological attack (insects). Dear Comunity: We ask for your help in our investigation by completing the next survey. You can find it in two languages: English: Evaluation of consolidation treatments for wood heritage with biological attack (insects). <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfARhsj2J6ipUOStvGITbuPO8ta0bJVcx080Bx7vEes5mdssQ/viewform?usp=header> Spanish: Evaluación de la consolidación de bienes culturales de madera con ataque xilófago. <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWxpAnmMZdBUQbvJe1c5b2rfQpeCoWD1fKUyJGTpnzQaJiVg/viewform?usp=header> This survey aims to evaluate the application of consolidants for wooden cultural heritage affected by wood-boring insects in professional practice, in both the field and research centres, according to the possibilities provided by the different contexts. As the objective is to assess the use of various consolidants and methodologies, respondents are kindly asked to complete the survey for each case study they choose to include. The responses obtained will be incorporated into the preliminary analysis of the research conducted within the Master's Program in Wood Science and Technology at the Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo on consolidants for wood affected by xylophagous attack. Researchers:LRBM Geovanna M. Ochoa ManzoDra. Mayra Irery Carrillo GómezDr. Pablo López Albarrán ------------------------------ Geovanna Ochoa Manzo Fellowship in Wood Science and Technology Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo Morelia Mexico ------------------------------ 2.From: Thi-Phuong Nguyen Posted: Tuesday May 26, 2026 6:54 AM Subject: Videos on preventive conservation Message: Hello all, The Interministerial Department of the Archives of France (SIAF) and the National Centre for Research and Restoration in French Museums (C2RMF) are pleased to announce the publication of the English versions of the 12 tutorial videos on cultural heritage preservation that have already been published in French. These videos cover key topics in the preservation of museum, archive and library collections, such as: - managing mouldy objects - managing objects infested with insects - emergency preparedness and response - managing the environmental conditions - conservation and transport packaging. All of these videos are available on the English pages of the Archives de France portal <https://francearchives.gouv.fr/en/article/455474745> , or directly on the dedicated playlist on the French Ministry of Culture's YouTube channel <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI6XPvO3hGZQxvEJ6XLSA1nylaV4aO-ya>(from episode 15). We hope you enjoy watching and share them ! Thi-Phuong Nguyen (SIAF) Marie Courselaud (C2RMF) Thi-Phuong NGUYEN Conseillre experte en conservation prventive et curative Bureau de l'expertise numrique et de la conservation durable Service interministriel des Archives de France Adresse postale : 182, rue Saint-Honor - 75001 PARIS Adresse des bureaux : 54, rue des Francs-Bourgeois - 75003 PARIS Tlphone : 01 40 15 77 07 www.culture.gouv.fr <http://www.culture.gouv.fr/> Merci de nous aider prserver lenvironnement en nimprimant ce courriel et les documents joints que si ncessaire. 3.From: Anna Duer Posted: Tuesday May 26, 2026 8:51 AM Subject: Tell Us What You Think: Getty Conservation Institute Digital Content Survey Message: Did you know the Getty Conservation Institute e-newsletter, Conservation News, has been reaching conservation professionals for more than a decade? Over the years, the Conservation Institute's digital communications—including our e-newsletter, social media, and web content—have shared project updates, research, resources, and training opportunities that support the global conservation field. We want to be sure our content mix continues to meet your needs. Please take our short survey to share what’s most useful to your work and how you'd like to engage with Getty Conservation Institute’s digital content. Take the 3-minute survey <https://newsletters.getty.edu/t/t-i-wdhluul-l-y/>: https://gty.art/48nfsPY <https://gty.art/48nfsPY> Thank you for your feedback. ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Anna Duer Reference Librarian Getty Conservation Institute Los Angeles, CA ------------------------------ 4.From: Louise O'Connor Posted: Tuesday May 26, 2026 11:28 AM Subject: Conservation Internship 2026-27 (9 month), University College Cork Library. Message: UCC Library is offering a 9-month conservation internship, in partnership with the Heritage Council. The internship will combine conservation practice and research and will develop and broaden the intern's knowledge and experience. They will work on a variety of collections, as well as assisting in the preparation and installation of items for exhibitions, loans and digital photography. The intern will be encouraged to present and share their work to diverse audiences. The intern will work under the supervision of an accredited conservator in the library's new Preservation Lab and will be part of the Special Collections and Archives team. This internship is part of the Heritage Council's commitment to the promotion of best practice for conservation in Ireland. Requirements 1. Recent graduate (2025-2026) from a recognised book/paper conservation programme 2. Practical experience of conservation treatments (paper and/or book or parchment) 3. Experience in surveying/dealing with printed and archival collections 4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team 5. Excellent communication skills Stipend (9-month): €32,200 (subject to statuary deductions) Applicants should ensure that they are eligible when applying to live and work in Ireland. Applications from non-conservation graduates will not be considered. More info here Home - Conservation Internship 26/27 - UCC Library at University College Cork Library <https://libguides.ucc.ie/conservation_internship_26_27> ------------------------------ Louise O'Connor Conservator University College, Boole Library Cork Ireland ------------------------------ 5.From: Ingrid Neuman Posted: Tuesday May 26, 2026 11:28 AM Subject: RE: Chinese silk scroll Message: Hi Thor, Although not specifically residing in the Bay Area, I would highly recommend the very experienced and accomplished Tanya Uyeda Senior Paper Conservator at the Asian Art Museum in Seattle. Ingrid Neuman ------------------------------ Ingrid Neuman Senior Conservator RISD Museum Providence RI (617) 947-2189 ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 05-25-2026 14:23 From: D. Thor Minnick Subject: Chinese silk scroll Aloha to all, I am seeking someone in the San Francisco Bay area to examine and treat a several hundred years old Chinese silk scroll for a client. It is an edict from the Emperor of China to his wife's family. It has some serious water damage staining on a portion of the scroll, but other parts are undamaged. The scroll is about 12 feet long. I have been forwarded several photos that show the staining/damage. Any suggestions for a Bay area person would be appreciated? Thank you and Aloha from the Islands Sincerely, Thor Minnick ___________________ D. Thor Minnick 913 Waimanu Street Honolulu, HI 96814-3317 808 597 8142 http://www.minnickassociates.com <http://www.minnickassociates.com/> 6.From: Tara Kennedy Posted: Tuesday May 26, 2026 11:28 AM Subject: Adhesive for ethafoam? Message: Dear Colleagues- What are conservators using nowadays to adhere ethafoam to corrugate board that is safe for permanent storage? All of the hot low temp melt adhesives do not pass Oddy and I am looking for something that can be used outside of a lab setting easily. I can use PVA if I need to, but was hoping for other solutions. Thanks so much for your suggestions and recommendations in advance, Tara ------------------------------ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Tara D. Kennedy Head, Preventive Conservation Yale Center for Library Preservation and Conservation New Haven, CT National Heritage Responder (NHR) Co-Chair of the NHR Working Group Health and Safety Network Member ------------------------------ 7.From: Nicolette Meister Posted: Tuesday May 26, 2026 11:29 AM Subject: Two scholarships available for Center for Collections Care courses! Message: Center for Collections Care <https://www.beloit.edu/summer-programs/center-for-collection-care/> in-person courses have filled fast, but there are still spots open in the following courses. And, due to a couple of cancellations, we have TWO $700 scholarships available for any class that still has spots open. Scholarships will be allocated on a first come first serve basis, given our summer season starts June 1. Course fees INCLUDE accommodations and breakfast and lunch. Crating and Packing for Transport of Cultural Heritage, June 22-25 (cost with scholarship $800) Introduction to Painting Conservation, July 6-9 (cost with scholarship $700) Introduction to Ceramic Conservation, July 13-15 (cost with scholarship $500) Advanced Textile Conservation: Stabilizing Textiles, July 20-23 (cost with scholarship $700) Advanced Textile Conservation: Displaying Textiles, July 27-30 (cost with scholarship $700) To request one of the two remaining scholarships, please email Nicolette Meister, Faculty Director, at [email protected]. Once your scholarship is confirmed, you'll be asked to register and proceed to payment. Center for Collections Care scholarships have been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Feel free to reach out by phone if you have any questions: 608-363-2305. We hope to see you in Beloit, WI! ------------------------------ Nicolette Meister Faculty Director Beloit College Center for Collections Care Beloit United States ------------------------------ 8.From: Oami Powers Posted: Tuesday May 26, 2026 8:38 PM Subject: Chief of Collections and Curatorial Affairs, North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh North Carolina USA Message: Chief of Collections and Curatorial Affairs North Carolina Museum of Art Job Type: Full-Time Min Experience: 7-10 Years Min Education: Master's Degree Required Travel: 0-10% Annual Salary Range: $120,000+ Description The Chief of Collections and Curatorial Affairs provides visionary, strategic, and administrative leadership to the curatorial, conservation, collections, and exhibitions departments. With scholarship, creativity, an enterprising spirit, and collaboration in mind, the role galvanizes internal and external stakeholders by creating an engaging and forward-minded vision for the Museum's collections and exhibition program in alignment with its strategic plan. This role has experience that reveals deep knowledge and commitment to the latest developments in critical curatorial and conservation practice and theory as well as engagement in key social issues facing art museums today. The role exhibits a curiosity and drive to stay ahead of trends in the museum world, including identifying new and unique opportunities that serve the Museum's mission; additionally, the role delivers positive and proactive leadership; diplomatic communication and management skills; a solutions-focused attitude; the ability to understand and deal with complex human, collection, community, and donor challenges as well as skill in overcoming them; and fundraising acumen. Description of Work: Leadership, Planning, and Strategy (50%) Serve as a creative, visionary, and accountable force on the Museum's leadership team, advocating for and supporting the Museum's mission, vision, and values and aligning department priorities and goals with Museum goals Lead curatorial, conservation, collections, and exhibitions departments, setting and progress-monitoring clear priorities and achieving established desired outcomes Provide clear, effective communication between the Museum's leadership team and the curatorial, conservation, collections, and exhibitions departments Strategize with the curatorial, development, outreach and audience engagement, and marketing teams to energize community engagement, increase attendance, and identify funding opportunities, especially as they relate to exhibitions and collections Be a reliable, valued, and trusted senior leader who provides thoughtful analysis, thinks strategically, and fosters collaborative working relationships with staff at all levels of the organization Represent the Museum in the community and beyond, striving to increase the level of awareness, interest, and appreciation for the arts, the Museum, and its leadership role in North Carolina's cultural ecosystem Collaborate with the Director and CEO and the Chief Advancement Officer on fundraising initiatives and grant writing for acquisition, collection care, and exhibition support, maintaining an active portfolio of donors and contributing to stewardship initiatives Initiate, cultivate, and support team members' efforts to maintain contacts with collectors, donors, local constituents, national and international museum and artworld contacts Exercise clear leadership and accountability in curatorial and conservation decision-making by embedding equity and inclusion considerations alongside provenance ethics, restitution frameworks, and community-informed perspectives, ensuring collection and care priorities expand representation and deepen contextual integrity Navigate reputational, ethical, and financial risk associated with collections, conservation, exhibitions, and donor relationships by partnering closely with the leadership team to ensure informed decision-making, institutional integrity, and responsible stewardship Conservation, Collections, and Exhibitions (30%) Collaborate with the leadership team and the conservation, collections, and exhibition departments to develop a balanced artistic vision for a cohesive and compelling collection rotation and exhibition program in Raleigh and Winston-Salem, including long-term planning that sets the Museum apart and optimizes its unique strengths, sites, and opportunities Work with Director & CEO and the curatorial and conservation departments to update Collection Plan, making recommendations for purchases and gifts and developing collection priorities and funds as well as collection care priorities and funds Assume responsibility for the care, preservation, and restoration of the People's Collection and its multiple mediums, ensuring best practices in all aspects of collections care in collaboration with the Director of Collections Management Actively stimulate accessions, exhibitions, and loans and thoughtfully identify candidates for deaccession that could refine and advance the People's Collection and institutional vision Oversee the balance of rotations of the collection galleries and evaluate their effectiveness for relevance and the visitor experience Guide exhibition recommendations and work to define excellence in artistic programs, ensuring vibrant and compelling exhibitions at both sites that aim to achieve Museum revenue and attendance goals Lead efforts for the creation of annual department operating, exhibition, and capital budgets in collaboration with Director of Collections, Director of Exhibitions, etc; monitor and track performance towards these targets; and adjust when necessary Review curatorial and marketing materials concerning exhibitions and collections Collaborate with education and outreach, marketing, visitor experience, and membership to create connections and entry points to the People's Collection and exhibitions Art and Relationship Stewardship (20%) Lead and cultivate the Board of Trustees Collections Committee Serve on Museum committees as assigned Maintain strong ties with artists, dealers, collectors, colleagues, and museums Stay abreast of research and improved methods, materials, and procedures for conservation, storage, and exhibition of objects Keep current on the entire art world ecosystem, locally and globally Participate in regional and global professional activities and convenings as appropriate Train and maintain relationships with Museum docents Publish as relevant and necessary Requirements Education and Experience Required: Master Degree in Art History, Conservation, Curatorial Practice, or Arts Administration required; PhD preferred Minimum of 8 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in a curatorial, conservation, or collections role at an art museum or equivalent, including significant administrative and leadership experience Experience advancing strategic and donor partnerships, including proof of fundraising capacity for six-figure gifts Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Experience overseeing curatorial, conservation, collection, registration, research, and exhibition projects and/or teams A track record of directing dynamic, exciting, and community-relevant exhibition projects that have advanced the financial solvency of other art museums Expansive national and international network A proven track record of engaging local communities and collectors Experience building, tracking, and adhering to budgets Proven ability and record of mentoring and leading teams in a collaborative and inclusive environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills How to Apply: Applicants should send their cover letter and resume to Jennifer Crow, Business and Personnel Officer, at [email protected] no later than 5:00 PM EST on June 18, 2026. Please note that due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to contact those candidates whose skills and background best fit our needs. Job ID: 84295515 ------------------------------ Oami Powers Conservation Coordinator North Carolina Museum of Art Raleigh 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. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to https://community.culturalheritage.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?UserKey=d16eaa87-0f69-494b-9f2f-303dbc1222e1&sKey=fab9aa4f27a04c5d876e&GroupKey=757a8f16-505f-4323-8e74-e376757aa9f7.
