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Job Opportunities: Preventative Senior Conservator - OSU Libraries

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.

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2 Job Opportunities: Tennessee State Library and Archives Division

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.

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MRCG 2025 Annual Symposium
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MRCG 2025 Annual Symposium

The 2025 MRCG Annual Meeting will return to Columbus, Indiana. Presentations will be held at Helen Haddad Hall.

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OHIO PRESERVATION COUNCIL 2025 SYMPOSIUM
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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.

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In Person Workshop Opportunity: Deadline Extended to December 4: Changing Climate Management Strategies at the Getty Center, CA.
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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.

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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. 

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