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The microtopography of pencil lead in drawings, the book and paper group annual, vol. This effort resulted in the paper conservation catalog. We are members of the american institute for conservation book and paper group, the guild of bookworkers, and the texas association of museums. Publication does not endorse nor recommend any treatments, methods, or techniques described herein. 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. 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. This paper presents an overview of the three major publication efforts of the aic book and paper specialty group. The book and paper group has created a new page on the use of leather in book conservation. Annual meeting of the american institute for conservation, book, and paper group. See ongoing work on the paper conservation catalog wiki. Each edition added more chapters and the focus was on specific techniques and insights gained through practical experience. American institute for conservation of historic and artistic works.

Conservation discussion group devoted to the conservation. References edit journal of the american institute for conservation. Find a conservation professional, learn about the field, and discover resources to. 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. We also offer several workshop and tour options before and after. This is an ideal position for a collaborative and forwardthinking. Helen houp is a paintings conservator with over 30 years experience preserving works of art. It is published as a convenience for the members of the book and paper group. The journal of the american institute for conservation jaic the online archive edition with volume 16, 1977 volume 44, 2005. The icon book and paper group committee have been trying to think. The book and paper group wiki is a publication of the book and paper group of the american institute for conservation. I was awarded the nobel prize for literature, what was your crime. Our approach to repair and restoration is focused on maintaining the original character of each book. He is frequently invited to conduct seminars and workshops throughout north america, europe and asia.

Museum conservation institute art conservation organizations. The book and paper group bpg is the largest of the specialty groups within the american institute for conservation aic. 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. It was an initiative of the archives to found an association of paper conservators.

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. 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. Since 1967 the ada has been known under the name internationale. 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. The conservation of american war memorials made of zinc, carol a. Our clients include state and federal governments, galleries, private collectors, museums, universities, historical. Icon book and paper group webinars international institute for. 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. The aic publications include the journal of the american institute for conservation, aic news, and specialty group publications. Call for panelistspresenters joint aic 44th annual meeting and cac 42nd annual conference. 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 purpose of the bpg is to exchange information through meetings and publications about the conservation of books and paper materials. 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. International institute for conservation of historic and. This paper concerns the many uses of these two polymers in conservation. 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. The archives conservation discussion group acdg of the aic book and paper group is pleased to announce the 2016 session topic. 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.

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. Welcome to the paper conservation wiki, compiled by members of the american institute for conservation aic book and paper specialty group bpg. 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. Book and paper group american institute for conservation. 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. Journal of the american institute for conservation 53, no. Jaic articles, by title volumes 16 to 44, 19772005. Photographic materials group american institute for. Art conservator dallas helen houp fine art conservation.

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. The iic council met for two days prior to the turin congress at the offices of the iic italian group in turin, igiic. Conservators converse the blog of the american institute. 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. 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. Conservation is the preservation of cultural heritage for future generations. Publications of the aic book and paper group, catherine i. Journal of the american institute for conservation rg. Annual meeting american institute for conservation. The book and paper group annualtitle index conservation. Icon promotes the conservation of and access to our rich and varied heritage from the interiors of historic buildings to rare. The institute of conservation was created in 2005 from the merger of.

The book and paper group wiki is a publication of the book and paper specialty group of the american institute for conservation. American institute for conservation aic 1717 k street, nw, suite 200 washington, dc 20006. 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. Started as the bulletin of the international institute for conservationamerican group iicag, in april 1961, the journal matured into its current form in 1977. The pcc was published from 19841994 by the aic book and paper group, with assistance from the national endowment for the humanities. Paper delivered at the book and paper specialty group session, aic 25 th annual meeting, june, 1997, san diego, california. Photographic materials group topics in photographic preservation. 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. Icon, the lead voice for the conservation of cultural heritage in the uk. Advisory council on historic preservation 1100 pennsylvania avenue, nw. Twomeys recognition in the field of document restoration and conservation is a result of his expert workmanship and dedication to conservation awareness. Conservation of ninetyone works on paper, the book and paper group annual, vol. Additional copies or back issues are available from aic. 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.

The group also tries to maintain a strong connection to allied organizations of the architectural conservation specialty such as the u. Ecpn is grateful for the dedication and service of our outgoing officers alyssa rina and emma schmitt. Although this information is paper conservation oriented, it may very well be that it can be useful to conservators in other fields. Colorants used during mexicos early colonial period. The book and paper group annual american institute for. As incoming chair, i am pleased to introduce the officers of the emerging conservation professionals network for the 20182019 term. The american institute for conservation mary elizabeth haude identification and classification of colorants used during mexicos early colonial period. Architecture specialty group american institute for. Jaic online contents american institute for conservation. The annual is distributed to members of the book and paper group. 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.

Website of aic and faic, the association of conservation professionals that focus on cultural heritage objects and materials and its foundation. 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. Journal of the american institute for conservation on jstor. We conduct courses in the fine art of leather binding, book restoration, repair, and preservation. The photographic materials group of the american institute for conservation publishes topics in photographic preservation biennially. Designed to provide uptodate information, especially about formerly unpublished treatment principles and practices, these publications have served as models to other aic specialty groups. 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. Publications on cool american institute for conservation. The book and paper group bpg of the american institute for conservation aic welcomes abstracts for the 48th annual meeting in salt lake.