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Started as the bulletin of the international institute for conservationamerican group iicag, in april 1961, the journal matured into its current form in 1977. Photographic materials group american institute for. Museum conservation institute art conservation organizations. Icon, the lead voice for the conservation of cultural heritage in the uk. The icon book and paper group committee have been trying to think. International institute for conservation of historic and. I was awarded the nobel prize for literature, what was your crime. 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.

Book and paper group american institute for conservation. 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. Helen houp is a paintings conservator with over 30 years experience preserving works of art. As incoming chair, i am pleased to introduce the officers of the emerging conservation professionals network for the 20182019 term. This is an ideal position for a collaborative and forwardthinking. Conservation discussion group devoted to the conservation. Caring for books and paper american library association. The book and paper group bpg is the largest of the specialty groups within the american institute for conservation aic. Each edition added more chapters and the focus was on specific techniques and insights gained through practical experience. The archives conservation discussion group acdg of the aic book and paper group is pleased to announce the 2016 session topic.

The american institute for conservation mary elizabeth haude identification and classification of colorants used during mexicos early colonial period. Icon promotes the conservation of and access to our rich and varied heritage from the interiors of historic buildings to rare. The book and paper group annualtitle index conservation. Colorants used during mexicos early colonial period. The journal publishes articles on treatment case studies, current issues, materials research, and technical analyses relating to the conservation and preservation of historic and cultural works. The bpg wiki is a forum for members and conservation practitioners to learn about topics in book and paper conservation and share their expertise and emerging trends in.

Website of aic and faic, the association of conservation professionals that focus on cultural heritage objects and materials and its foundation. Twomeys recognition in the field of document restoration and conservation is a result of his expert workmanship and dedication to conservation awareness. The aic publications include the journal of the american institute for conservation, aic news, and specialty group publications. The book and paper group annual american institute for. This paper concerns the many uses of these two polymers in conservation. Jaic online contents american institute for conservation. The iic council met for two days prior to the turin congress at the offices of the iic italian group in turin, igiic.

Journal of the american institute for conservation on jstor. Journal of the american institute for conservation 53, no. Paper delivered at the book and paper specialty group session, aic 25 th annual meeting, june, 1997, san diego, california. We conduct courses in the fine art of leather binding, book restoration, repair, and preservation. We also offer several workshop and tour options before and after. The purpose of the bpg is to exchange information through meetings and publications about the conservation of books and paper materials.

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. Based on lcs preservation procedures, this leaflet includes best practices on how to prevent damage to home libraries and books held in small research libraries. Art conservator dallas helen houp fine art conservation. American institute for conservation of historic and artistic works. Conservation online cool, operated by the foundation for advancement in conservation faic, is a growing online resource for conservators, collection care specialists, and other conservation professionals, covers a wide spectrum of topics of interest to professionals involved with the conservation of library, archives and museum materials. Icon book and paper group webinars international institute for. American institute for conservation aic 1717 k street, nw, suite 200 washington, dc 20006. Welcome to the paper conservation wiki, compiled by members of the american institute for conservation aic book and paper specialty group bpg. Our clients include state and federal governments, galleries, private collectors, museums, universities, historical. Advisory council on historic preservation 1100 pennsylvania avenue, nw. The pcc was published from 19841994 by the aic book and paper group, with assistance from the national endowment for the humanities. In the early 1980s a group of aic members began a volunteer, collaborative effort, in the absence of much published literature, to gather and exchange information about techniques and materials used by paper conservators.

Photographic materials group topics in photographic preservation. The successful candidate will report to the aps conservation department and will gain practical experience in a professional conservation. The journal of the american institute for conservation jaic the online archive edition with volume 16, 1977 volume 44, 2005. Conservation of ninetyone works on paper, the book and paper group annual, vol. Our approach to repair and restoration is focused on maintaining the original character of each book. This paper presents an overview of the three major publication efforts of the aic book and paper specialty group. Ecpn is grateful for the dedication and service of our outgoing officers alyssa rina and emma schmitt. Carrabba conservation, established in 1987, provides conservation and preservation services for historical and cultural materials including works of art on paper in both public and private collections. See ongoing work on the paper conservation catalog wiki. The annual is distributed to members of the book and paper group. It is a compilation of papers presented at pmg sessions during the annual meetings of the aic and during pmg biennial winter meetings, but can also contain other submissions related to photographic materials. The book and paper group bpg of the american institute for conservation aic welcomes abstracts for the 48th annual meeting in salt lake. Find a conservation professional, learn about the field, and discover resources to. 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 book and paper group wiki is a publication of the book and paper specialty group of the american institute for conservation. The photographic materials group of the american institute for conservation publishes topics in photographic preservation biennially. Annual meeting american institute for conservation. The book and paper group has created a new page on the use of leather in book conservation. The bpg wiki is a forum for members and conservation practitioners to learn about topics in book and paper conservation and share their expertise and emerging trends in the field with colleagues. Arizona state university library seeks a highly motivated and innovative conservation professional to join the conservation lab and preservation team in the role of preservation specialist. It originated from the symposium the current use of leather in book conservation which took place prior to the 2018 aic annual meeting and is intended to cover the use of leather and leather substitutes as repair material in book conservation. The pcc was developed by, and for, professional conservators. Journal of the american institute for conservation the jaic began as the bulletin of the international institute for conservation american group iicag, in april 1961. We are members of the american institute for conservation book and paper group, the guild of bookworkers, and the texas association of museums. 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 group also tries to maintain a strong connection to allied organizations of the architectural conservation specialty such as the u. The microtopography of pencil lead in drawings, the book and paper group annual, vol.

Publications of the aic book and paper group, catherine i. Additional copies or back issues are available from aic. Annual meeting of the american institute for conservation, book, and paper group. The institute of conservation was created in 2005 from the merger of. The conservation of american war memorials made of zinc, carol a. National committee of the international council on monuments and sites usicomos, the association for preservation technology apti, the american institute of architects aia, and the preservation trades.

He is frequently invited to conduct seminars and workshops throughout north america, europe and asia. Members of the congress local organising committee from igiic joined for part of the meeting as did iics news in conservation editor, sharra grow and iccroms catherine antomarchi. The library of the american philosophical society aps is seeking applicants with significant previous paper andor book conservation experience for this years willman spawn conservation internship. Journal of the american institute for conservation rg. Publication does not endorse nor recommend any treatments, methods, or techniques described herein.

Designed to provide uptodate information, especially about formerly unpublished treatment principles and practices, these publications have served as models to other aic specialty groups. The book and paper group wiki is a publication of the book and paper group of the american institute for conservation. Since 1967 the ada has been known under the name internationale. It is published as a convenience for the members of the book and paper group. The care of collections forum, the institute of paper conservation, the photographic materials conservation group, the scottish society for conservation and restoration and the united kingdom institute for conservation of historic and artistic works. Since that time jaic has become a repository for the core body of conservation information through its documentation of new materials, changing methods, and developing standards in the conservation profession.

Following her graduation from the university of california, santa barbara she joined the conservation staff of the kimbell art museum, fort worth, texas and there received training in painting conservation. Call for panelistspresenters joint aic 44th annual meeting and cac 42nd annual conference. Icons membership embraces the wider conservation community, incorporating not only professional conservators in all disciplines, but all others who share a commitment to improving understanding of and access to our cultural heritage. Architecture specialty group american institute for. It was an initiative of the archives to found an association of paper conservators. Jaic articles, by title volumes 16 to 44, 19772005. This effort resulted in the paper conservation catalog. References edit journal of the american institute for conservation. Conservation is the preservation of cultural heritage for future generations. Conservators converse the blog of the american institute. Publications on cool american institute for conservation. Although this information is paper conservation oriented, it may very well be that it can be useful to conservators in other fields. The conservation and care of gold is highly dependent on whether the object is made of high purity gold or whether gold is present in lower quantities in the alloy. The american academy of bookbinding is an internationally known degreeoriented book binding school in telluride, colorado that offers enthusiasts of all levels the opportunity to initiate or improve their skills.