SPNHC+TDWG 2018: Full Schedule

9:00am NZST

Workshop in the Care of Historic Mammal Taxidermy

Limited Capacity seats available

Abstract
The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) proposes to present a one-day workshop focused on the preventive care and basic conservation treatment of historic mammal taxidermy for professionals who work with these collections, including conservators, collection managers, preventive care professionals, museum preparators, exhib ... https://doi.org/10.3897/biss.2.26436

Moderators

Fran Ritchie

American Museum of Natural History

Speakers

Julia Sybalsky

Conservator of Natural Science Collections, American Museum of Natural History

Julia is a conservator at the American Museum of Natural History, where her work primarily supports the preservation of natural science collections used both in scientific research and display. She is an ongoing contributor to several professional collaborations working to develop... Read More →

Saturday August 25, 2018 9:00am - 5:00pm NZST
Hutton Theatre, Otago Museum 419 Great King St, North Dunedin, Dunedin 9016

Conservation, Conservation 3

Organization SPNHC

11:00am NZST

100 Years of Adhesives: Knowing What Sticks

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Abstract
Can you distinguish glue dating from 1890, from another developed in 1940? What happens to glue as it ages? Why does glue for plant specimens need to be “archival”? What is the best way to use this seemingly unstable substance? How was glue invented, for what uses, and with what ingredients? Is it possible that each year 40 lb ( ... https://doi.org/10.3897/biss.2.26147

Moderators

Fran Ritchie

American Museum of Natural History

Speakers

Julie McIntosh Shapiro

Curatorial Assistant II, Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA

Curatorial AssistantVascular Plant Mounting Technician

Tuesday August 28, 2018 11:00am - 11:20am NZST
Castle C

Conservation, Conservation 3

Organization SPNHC

11:20am NZST

Measuring and Mitigating Mercury Gases in the Museums Victoria Collection.

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Abstract
For the past six years the conservation and collection management departments at Museums Victoria have been conducting a major survey to determine the type and extent of hazardous substances in the collections to better inform safe handling and storage practices. This paper focuses on mercury compounds in the collection, includi ... https://doi.org/10.3897/biss.2.27044

Moderators

Fran Ritchie

American Museum of Natural History

Speakers

Danielle Measday

Museums Victoria

Tuesday August 28, 2018 11:20am - 11:40am NZST
Castle C

Conservation, Conservation 3

Organization SPNHC

11:40am NZST

Pyrite Rehousing – Recent Case Studies at Two Australian Museums

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Abstract
Two major collecting institutions in Australia, the Australian Museum (Sydney) and Museums Victoria (Melbourne), are currently undertaking large-scale anoxic rehousing projects in their collections to control conservation issues caused by pyrite oxidation. This paper will highlight the successes and challenges of the rehousing p ... https://doi.org/10.3897/biss.2.26343

Moderators

Fran Ritchie

American Museum of Natural History

Speakers

Sheldon Teare

Australian Museum

Tuesday August 28, 2018 11:40am - 12:00pm NZST
Castle C

Conservation, Conservation 3

Organization SPNHC

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