MRCG News & Announcements
Job Opportunities: Preventative Senior Conservator - OSU Libraries
The OSU Libraries Conservation and Collections Care department is looking to hire a Preventive Senior Conservator. Please see description and link to apply below. And please feel free to share this with colleagues.
2 Job Opportunities: Tennessee State Library and Archives Division
2 Job Opportunities: Tennessee State Library and Archives Division
Position 1: Conservator
Summary: The Conservator/Conservation Lab Supervisor oversees the operations of the Library & Archives’ Conservation Lab, which include conservation treatments, the creation of custom enclosures, housings, and supports, and institution-wide preservation programs including integrated pest management and environmental monitoring. The position supervises one full-time technician and two part-time assistants, plans training and outreach programs, and manages a calendar of production in concert with the Director of Archival Collection Services and the Assistant State Archivist.
Salary: $64,000 annually plus the State of Tennessee Benefits package.
Link to the Full Job Description
Position 2: Conservation Technician
Summary: The Conservation Technician supports the preservation of the Library & Archives’ collections by performing light conservation treatments, carrying out preventive care efforts including environmental and pest monitoring, and creating custom enclosures. The position reports to the Conservator/Conservation Lab Supervisor and is within the Archival Collection Services section of the Library & Archives.
MRCG 2025 Annual Symposium
The 2025 MRCG Annual Meeting will return to Columbus, Indiana. Presentations will be held at Helen Haddad Hall.
OHIO PRESERVATION COUNCIL 2025 SYMPOSIUM
Preservation Everywhere : Bridging the physical and digital
Discover how digitization transforms the way we access and understand collections, while also learning about the balance between digital and analog approaches. We’ll delve into the practical aspects of preparing materials for digitization, the benefits and challenges of digital tools like RTI and spectral imaging, and how these innovations enhance our appreciation of artifacts. Whether you’re a collector, enthusiast, or a seasoned professional in the field, this event offers insights into the evolving world of conservation.
Job Opportunity: Iowa State University Library seeks a Digital Preservation Librarian
Iowa State University Library seeks a Digital Preservation Librarian. The Digital Preservation Librarian is part of a department of specialists dedicated to maintaining and supporting long-term access to our collections and supporting ongoing reformatting and conservation work.
In Person Workshop Opportunity: Deadline Extended to December 4: Changing Climate Management Strategies at the Getty Center, CA.
Workshop participants investigating the relationship between damage, change, and value in the
galleries. Cultural heritage institutions worldwide are increasingly under pressure to operate in a more
sustainable manner in response to the global climate crisis, symptoms of which include rising
energy costs and government mandates to reduce carbon footprints.
Midwest Art Conservation Center Upcoming Workshops
This two day in person workshop will prepare you to successfully work as a contract courier during any stage of the loan process and follow good courier practices. From accompanying an object during travel and navigating cargo flights to building trust with clients and problem solving crate modifications, this workshop will cover it all. The first day combines materials from the Courier Training Program Framework developed by several European registrars groups to promote best practices in the museum and gallery sector. The second day focuses on best practices for packing and crating with focus on the aspects a courier might need to provide the best care for loaned objects.