Aic book and paper group

The purpose of the bpg is to exchange information through meetings and publications about the conservation of books and paper materials. Welcome to the paper conservation wiki, compiled by members of the american institute for conservation aic book and paper specialty group bpg. She has treated a wide variety of paperbased objects ranging from western and asian fine art, old master prints, large and small ephemera, historic objects such as wall maps. More than 1180 members represent a wide variety of backgrounds and specialties but share a common interest in the preservation and conservation of artifacts and collections of paper based materials. The annual is distributed as a benefit of membership to those who were members of the bpg in the date year of the issue. Mellon conservation fellow, museum of fine arts, boston. Paper conservation manual contents 1 introduction 2 documentation and treatment 3 print edition introduction the paper conservation manual, compiled by members of the aic book and paper specialty group. The book and paper group bpg is the largest of the specialty groups within the american institute for conservation aic. More than 1180 members represent a wide variety of backgrounds and specialties but share a common interest in the preservation and conservation of artifacts and collections of paperbased materials. Its more than 900 members represent a wide variety of backgrounds and specialties but share a common interest in the preservation and conservation of artifacts and collections of paperbased materials. Bpg member resources publications book and paper group annual.

The book and paper group annual is published once a year by the book and paper group bpg, a specialty group of the american institute for conservation of historic and artistic works aic. This effort resulted in the paper conservation catalog. Vouchers may be issued to students with an anticipated credit balance due to awarded financial aid. The microtopography of pencil lead in drawings, the book and paper group annual, vol. The archives conservation discussion group acdg of the aic book and paper group is pleased to announce the 2016 session topic. The bpg paper manual was begun with funding from the national endowment for the humanities. They now have an online version or wiki addition of the paper conservation manual which allows for an ever expanding and changing resource for paper. Advance your skills with program materials, professional development, and funding opportunities. Designed to provide uptodate information, especially about formerly unpublished treatment principles and practices, these publications have served as models to. Former blog of the american institute for conservation.

The pcc was published from 19841994 by the aic book and paper. Laura schell has worked as a paper conservator in private practice since 1999, and has professional associate status with the american institute for conservation of historic and artistic works aic. The book and paper group wiki is a publication of the book and paper group of the american institute for conservation. The american institute for conservation aic book and paper group bpg is bringing back another informative tips session for the 2014 annual meeting in san francisco. In keeping with the general meeting theme of innovation in conservation and collection care, the library collections conservation discussion group lccdg will feature a panel of speakers, comprised of emerging, midcareer and highly experienced conservators, who will share their experiences facing a variety of professional challenges that fell outside of their immediate area of expertise.

Resources like ours help individuals and institutions preserve and protect their collections. Check out what is new on aics blog conservators converse frederick bearman research grant for book and paper conservation the institute of conservation icon book. By melding art with science, conservation protects our heritage, preserves our legacy, and ultimately, saves our past for generations to come. Designed to provide uptodate information, especially about formerly unpublished treatment principles and practices, these publications have served as. Vouchers may only be used to purchase books and supplies paper, pens, etc. This playlist was created for the book and paper group wiki. Back to main catalogs page back to book and paper group wiki welcome to the paper conservation wiki, compiled by members of the american institute for conservation aic book and paper specialty group bpg. Book and paper group american institute for conservation. Searching for book will return results for book, books, bookmark, and bookmarks. The pcc was published from 19841994 by the aic book and paper group, with assistance from the national endowment for the humanities. Bpg session presentations library collections conservation discussion group lccdg art on paper discussion group apdg bpg business meeting bpg evening reception. Its more than 900 members represent a wide variety of backgrounds and specialties but share a common interest in the preservation and conservation of artifacts and collections of paper based materials. If there are no results within the course or group you will be shown results for your term from everywhere.

Chromolithographic mechanical valentines and pigment coated paper the technology and treatment of an embossed, chromolithographic mechanical victorian valentine card mosier, erika. The purpose of the book and paper group bpg is to exchange information through meetings and publications about the conservation of books and paper materials. The purpose of the paper conservation wiki is to act as a collaborative knowledge base for conservators, covering the current and historical techniques, treatments, materials, and technologies of the. Inclusion does not endorse nor recommend any treatments, methods. Students may request bookstore vouchers to be used at the aic campus store from the student accounts office. The archaeological discussion group adg is a working group within aics objects specialty group. Since 2004 she has taught the preventive conservation class in the graduate program in museum studies at the university of kansas. A few thousand seconds later, dim ordered the team to change jobs, alternately send the book into the belly of the walking machine to scan, hold the upper book up and down, and a group of people toilet paper pictures dedicated to putting the book back. The morian hall of paleontology is your back drop as you enjoy excellent food and drink and the opportunity to mingle with your fellow book and paper conservators. Call for panelistspresenters joint aic 44th annual meeting and cac 42nd annual conference. The book and paper group annual 23 2004 ond and third carboxylic acid group on the molecules.

Aic archaeology discussion group public group facebook. Ralph mayer, a dictionary of art terms and techniques, harper and row publishers, new york, 1969 also 1945 printing hermann kuhn, conservation and restoration of works of art and antiquities, butterworths, london, 1986. I decided to study these materials, and the results were presented at an early meeting of the aic book and paper group and the 1984 paris meeting of the international institute for conservation, and published in. This progressive material is durable, reusable, extremely strong when wet, chemically stable, and can be easily paired with a large range of conservation treatments. Types of paper include laid, woven, handmade, or machinemade.

Paper is manufactured from the cellulose fibers of plants, primarily cotton, flax, and wood. Whitney baker is head of conservation services at the university of kansas libraries, where she has worked since 2002. Aics 39th annual meeting, book and paper group afternoon sessions, june 3. Jul 18, 20 this paper presents an overview of the three major publication efforts of the aic book and paper specialty group. Aic book and paper group archives conservation discussion. Aic book and paper group catalog, chapter sources checked for data in record. Investigating crayon removal from paper based japanese prints. Book and paper group, book and paper group, paper conservation catalog, aic, 1984, 1989 silvie turner, silvie. Publication does not endorse nor recommend any treatments, methods, or techniques described herein. Videos about materials and tools used in book and paper conservation. Its members represent a wide variety of backgrounds and specialties but share a common interest in the preservation and conservation of artifacts and collections of paper based materials. The fibers are reduced to a pulp and then formed into a felted sheet on a screen or a sieve.

It is published as a convenience for the members of the book and paper group. The archaeological discussion group adg is a working group within aics objects specialty group jump to. Sodium carboxymethylcellulose scmc reevaluated for paper. This federally funded project took approximately six years to complete. Book and paper it all comes out in the wash, or does it. Its members represent a wide variety of backgrounds and specialties but share a common interest in the preservation and conservation of artifacts and collections of paperbased materials. Twentyfive chapters of the pcc were published from 1984 to 1994. The book and paper group annual is published once a year by the book and paper group bpg, a specialty group of the american institute for conservation of historic and artistic works aic the annual is distributed to members of the book and paper group. Wennie seems to want to continue, but do indian people use. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website more info.

They now have an online version or wiki addition of the. View more about this event at aics 46th annual meeting. Feb 07, 2019 videos about adhesives used in book and paper conservation. Bpg annual online american institute for conservation. Additional copies or back issues are available from aic. Book and paper book and paper group business meeting. I decided to study these materials, and the results were presented at an early meeting of the aic book and paper group and the 1984 paris meeting of the international institute for conservation, and published in subsequent articles baker 1982. Searching while you are within a course or group will return results found within that course or group. Conservation of ninetyone works on paper, the book and paper group annual, vol. The tips session is scheduled for friday may 30, 2014 from 8. We support and empower professionals, institutions, and the public in preserving our irreplaceable cultural heritage. Each edition added more chapters and the focus was on specific techniques and insights gained through practical experience.

Aics 39th annual meeting, book and paper group afternoon. Innovative approaches to aqueous cleaning, in which ph and conductivity are manipulated to target specific problems, or which incorporate gels or alternative reducing agents, have generated a resurgence. Aics annual meeting, book and paper conservation, specialty sessions may 26, 2016 with a team of 25 conservators, technicians, and interns, the weissman preservation center at harvard university is responsible for 73 individual repositories. This paper presents an overview of the three major publication efforts of the aic book and paper specialty group. A comparative study of washing treatments on a group of 18th century engravings by grace walters, sylvia albro, julie biggs, claire dekle, claire valero, and tana villafana. Aic book and paper group tips session international. In keeping with the general meeting theme of innovation in conservation and collection care, the library collections conservation discussion group lccdg will feature a panel of speakers, comprised of emerging, midcareer and highly experienced conservators, who will share their experiences facing a variety of professional challenges that fell outside of their immediate area. Embark on a prehistoric safari in one of the nations top paleontology exhibits. Blog viewer book and paper it all comes out in the wash, or does it. Videos about adhesives used in book and paper conservation. Sodium carboxymethylcellulose scmc reevaluated for. Jan 19, 2000 the paper conservation manual, compiled by members of the aic book and paper specialty group.