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1. 4 August 2026 - Icon Care of Collections Reading Group 2. RE: Combined UV+Lux light meter 3. Call for APTCCARN7 Evolving Conservation Practices in Local Tropical Climates- Asia Pacific Focus ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Meagen Smith Posted: Saturday June 27, 2026 8:09 AM Subject: 4 August 2026 - Icon Care of Collections Reading Group Message: The Care of Collections Reading Group explores and discusses open access articles covering preservation, collection care and collection wide conservation such as environmental monitoring, risk management, collection moves, etc. This activity provides an accountability partner for reading through the new or established research as a method of keeping our awareness high.** The group meets the first Tuesday, every two months for an hour of discussion 16.00 BST. All are welcome to attend –though if you haven't read the book/journal/article, you won't miss any spoilers: degradation, embrittlement, climate change! **4 August, 2026 via Zoom. **Session reading choices is: Taylor, J. (2017). Improving Reliability in Collection Condition Surveys by Utilizing Training and Decision Guides. Journal of the American Institute for Conservation, 56(2), 126–141. doi 10.1080/01971360.2017.1315512 Please sign up and vote for your choice with the Doodle poll: https://doodle.com/sign-up-sheet/participate/55969a73-ecb0-4c20-b0df-ce7ceace3cbc/select <https://doodle.com/sign-up-sheet/participate/55969a73-ecb0-4c20-b0df-ce7ceace3cbc/select> or email [email protected] See you all in August. Meagen ------------------------------ Meagen Smith Library and archive conservator Lambeth Palace Library ------------------------------ 2.From: Dermot Cox-Kearns Posted: Saturday June 27, 2026 2:47 PM Subject: RE: Combined UV+Lux light meter Message: I had an email very recently from Littlemore Scientific, they have the the instruments back in production now, with new firmware that can be upgraded remotely, no more need to return instruments to the manufacturer, also some of the sensors on the instruments are upgraded. ------------------------------ Dermot Cox-Kearns Owner On The Edge Ashford - Wicklow Ireland ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 06-26-2026 11:02 From: Charlotte Ameringer Subject: Combined UV+Lux light meter Dear colleagues, We're looking to replace our aging Elsec light meter and have run into a snag: the current model (7650) appears to be experiencing global stock issues and is sold out or "backordered" through the usual suppliers, including Elsec's website. My research has identified two UV/Lux meters that look promising: the Hagner PR-200X and the Hanwell ULM, both appear to be available only through European suppliers. Does anyone have experience with either of these models, or can you recommend other alternatives? I've contacted Littlemore Scientific to ask about restock timing for the Elsec 7650 and will share any information I receive. I've also read Ashley's 2025 post on this topic. Thanks in advance for any suggestions! ------------------------------ Charlotte Seifen Ameringer Chief Conservator Portland Art Museum 503-276-4216 <tel:503-276-4216> | direct portlandartmuseum.org My pronouns are she/her ------------------------------ 3.From: Nicole Tse Posted: Saturday June 27, 2026 9:24 PM Subject: Call for APTCCARN7 Evolving Conservation Practices in Local Tropical Climates- Asia Pacific Focus Message: Call for APTCCARN7 - Asia Pacific Tropical Climate Conservation Art Research Network <https://www.aptccarn.com/aptccarn7> National Art Gallery Malaysia | Lembaga Pembangunan Seni Visual Negara 7-9 December 2026 +1-day option 5 sites and 3 locations Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Lenggong See our call for participation <https://www.aptccarn.com/aptccarn7>, due by 15 July 2026 Cultural conservation helps Southeast Asian nations to manage and present their collections and determine the stories and identities they share. Access to collections is critical to understand what it means to care for heritage, as we revisit (colonial) histories and engage with decolonisation, inclusion and sovereignty (in the region). Conservation can be difficult in tropical climates, with high risks of decay and natural disaster. However, challenge-led experiences also provide possibilities, adaptions and creative futures. After almost 20 years, APTCCARN7 is returning to Malaysia where it held its first meeting in 2008. In these two decades, the practice of cultural conservation in the Tenggara-South of Southeast Asia has formed its distinct character, thought style and learning communities. Over 3-4 days, APTCCARN7 will engage with: Who decides? Culture is conserved only when people care. But then who decides what is cared for and whose voice is represented? For what local contexts? From local contexts, inclusive and collective responses can evolve. Across Southeast Asia is it possible to identify shared regional practices and common approaches? Does a common view of cultural conservation exist? Approaches to cultural heritage follows its own pathway in Southeast Asia. This means there are multiple ways to understand how cultural conservation is practiced and recognised. What change do we want to see? As climate changes, we change our practices and develop new ways of doing things. Our approach to heritage, adapts and evolves to offer promising new ideas for cultural conservation. Key dates Participation submission 15 July 2026 Accepted participation 30 July 2026 Registrations open August 2026 APTCCARN7 7-9 December 2026 + 1 day Option to submit a written paper 30 February 2027 Further details www.aptccarn.com/aptccarn7 <http://www.aptccarn.com/aptccarn7> [email protected] <[email protected]> Organising committee National Art Gallery Kuala Lumpur <http://www.artgallery.gov.my/> Robert Cripps Institute for Cultural Conservation, University of Melbourne <https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/crippsinstitute> Islamic Art Museum Malaysia <https://iamm.org.my/> Dr Nicole Tse (she/her) | Associate Professor in Cultural Materials Conservation Grimwade Centre | Robert Cripps Institute for Cultural Conservation | Faculty of Arts 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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