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Book and paper conservator. Libraries, Preservation, Archives. Pittsburgh and Appalachia. 🏳️🌈🇵🇱🇺🇸
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Hi, nice to see you 👋 I post jobs and opportunities related to Conservation & Preservation in the
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Smithsonian restores Trump to impeachment display in American history museum - The Washington Post
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Smithsonian restores Trump to impeachment display in American history museum — The Washington Post
The National Museum of American History removed a placard describing the president's two impeachments last week. The new text makes minor changes -- and offers slightly less detail.
https://apple.news/AJm3fLfJiSXGn0R-nQ3fUEQ
2 months ago
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Asheville, NC: Objects Conservator -Full Time, Biltmore Estate
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Objects Conservator -Full Time
Job Description The Objects Conservator is a year-round, full-time professional position reporting to the Director of Conservation and Collections, working as part of a team of museum professionals to...
https://biltmore.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Biltmorecareers/job/Objects-Conservator--Full-Time_JR102274
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Clyde, NC: Freelance - Sewing Specialist – Vintage Clothing Repair, Fashion Conservancy Repairing vintage and antique garments with care and historical sensitivity
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Fashion Conservatory - Vintage Fashion - Buy | Sell | Research
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Normal, AL: Curator/Archivist, Alabama A&M University, State Black Archives, Research Center, and Museum (SBARCM)
#archivesjobs
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Curator/Archivist
Summary:The J.F. Drake Memorial Learning Resources Center (Drake LRC) is seeking applicants for the Curator/State Black Archives Coordinator for the State Black Archives, Research Center, and Museum (...
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/aamu/jobs/4854076/curator-archivist?keywords=Archivist
3 months ago
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Pittsburgh, PA: Manager of Matting and Framing, Carnegie Museum of Art
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Job Details | Dayforce Jobs
Find your next adventure
https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/car/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/10692
3 months ago
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My Favourite Tool: Tattoo pen machines for paper infills…
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My Favourite Tool: Tattoo pen machines for paper infills – a game-changer for paper conservators
By Anaïs Diez Why a perforation tool? A technical challenge in paper conservation In paper conservation, depending on the treatment, precisely cutting various types of paper can be a critical step.…
https://thebookandpapergathering.org/2025/07/22/my-favourite-tool-tattoo-pen-machines-for-paper-infills-a-game-changer-for-paper-conservators/
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West Virginia Watch
4 months ago
⛰️ 🌭 Happy West Virginia Day! 🌭⛰️ Why not celebrate by supporting nonprofit journalism? West Virginia Watch has set a goal of 35 donations in honor of the 35th state's birthday. Your donation ensures our reporting remains free for everyone.
westvirginiawatch.com/donate/
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Pittsburgh, PA: Project Conservator, Carnegie Museum of Natural History (2 yr term)
#conservator
#museumjobs
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Job opportunity at Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh - Project Conservator - Temporary
Check out this exciting job opportunity available at the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh!
https://us251.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/car/Posting/View/10501
4 months ago
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Archives Gig
4 months ago
Fort Washington, PA: Audiovisual Preservation Project Manager, George Blood LP
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Fort Washington, PA: Audiovisual Preservation Project Manager, George Blood LP
http://archivesgig.com/2025/06/17/fort-washington-pa-audiovisual-preservation-project-manager-george-blood-lp-6/
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#Pittsburgh
City Recreation and Senior Centers are open extended hours for people to charge devices, oxygen, etc. Exceptions are Beechview and Morningside, which are w/o power.
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Recreation Centers
Discover Pittsburgh's year-round Community Recreation Centers offering sports, education, crafts, and leisure activities for all ages. Explore programs and facilities at your nearest center on our Rec...
https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/Recreation-Events/Park-Facilities/Recreation-Centers
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Pittsburgh Scanner
6 months ago
Duquesne Light just announced in a press conference that 5 - 7 days to full restoration. External agencies are responding to a mutual aid request. Our area is going to get up to 400 non DL crews to help restore power.
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Here’s the Reddit megathread with post-storm info:
www.reddit.com/r/pittsburgh...
#Pittsburgh
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From the pittsburgh community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the pittsburgh community
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6 months ago
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Ken Baldonieri
6 months ago
After the storm.
#pittsburgh
#southside
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got hit with severe thunderstorm yesterday, some places 70-80 mph winds. 200,000 Duquesne Light customers w/o power. Many trees and power lines down. Traffic lights out. Most schools are closed today.
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IEMBot Pittsburgh
6 months ago
PBZ issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning [tornado: POSSIBLE, damage threat: DESTRUCTIVE, wind: 80 MPH (OBSERVED), hail: <.75 IN (RADAR INDICATED)] till 5:30 PM EDT
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Pittsburgh, PA: Special Collections Coordinator - University Libraries - UEIS, Carnegie Mellon University
#Specialcollections
#libraryjobs
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Special Collections Coordinator - University Libraries - UEIS
Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, ...
https://cmu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CMU/job/Special-Collections-Coordinator---University-Libraries---UEIS_2023107
6 months ago
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Columbus, OH: Preserving OSU Libraries Photographic Collections April 30, 2025 3-4 Thompson Library Multipurpose Room 165 1858 Neil Avenue Mall Columbus, OH 43210-1286
#preservation
#photographs
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Preserving OSU Libraries Photographic Collections
http://library.osu.edu/events/preserving-osu-libraries-photographic-collections
6 months ago
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“Russia…assumed that resistance, if anything, would be minimal. They were wrong. Almost immediately, individuals sprung up to spread Lithuanian writing…”
#resistance
#Lithuania
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The 19th-Century Lithuanians Who Smuggled Books to Save Their Language
They banded together against book burnings to fight an empire.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/lithuanian-book-smugglers
6 months ago
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Nashville, TN: Senior Conservator / Conservation Lab Supervisor, Tennessee State Library & Archives
#conservator
#libraryjobs
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Employment Opportunities | Tennessee Secretary of State
https://sos.tn.gov/hr/pages/employment-opportunities
6 months ago
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Archives Gig
6 months ago
Buffalo, NY: Instruction and Collections Archivist, Special Collections, SUNY Buffalo Link out to job announcement
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Buffalo, NY: Instruction and Collections Archivist, Special Collections, SUNY Buffalo
Link out to job announcement
http://archivesgig.com/2025/04/16/buffalo-ny-instruction-and-collections-archivist-special-collections-suny-buffalo/
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Douglas M. Charles, PhD
7 months ago
#OTD
1925, a century ago, in Pittsburgh at the Jack's Run Bridge.
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IEMBot Pittsburgh
7 months ago
Icy Conditions possible this morning on bridges and overpasses for Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson, Monroe, Muskingum, Noble, Tuscarawas [OH] and Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, F... till 9:45 AM EDT
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Stay safe y’all 🙏 “A tornado outbreak is expected today and tonight from parts of the lower Mississippi Valley into the Mid-South and lower Ohio Valley.”
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SPC Day 1 Outlook
Severe weather, tornado, thunderstorm, fire weather, storm report, tornado watch, severe thunderstorm watch, mesoscale discussion, convective outlook products from the Storm Prediction Center...
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7 months ago
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Archives Gig
7 months ago
Asheville, NC: Archivist, State Archives of North Carolina
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Asheville, NC: Archivist, State Archives of North Carolina
http://archivesgig.com/2025/03/28/asheville-nc-archivist-state-archives-of-north-carolina/
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Jamestown, NY: some cool architecture downtown. These built as residential townhomes 1875.
#architecture
#appalachia
7 months ago
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Lake Erie, good to see you old friend.
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Springtime in Lawrenceville. This house built in 1864, sits on the old Foster homestead where American folk composer, Stephen Foster was born on July 4, 1826…
#Pittsburgh
#Architecture
7 months ago
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Brasstown, NC: I’m always amazed at the incredible variety of classes offered at John C. Campbell Folk school!
#folkarts
#appalachia
folkschool.configio.com/pd/3415?code...
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Traditional Yoruba Batik–Multiple Color Focus (Long Weekend)
Learn Nigerian Yoruba batik (adire alabela) which means wax resist. Apply wax to fabric using wood stamps, stencils, or foam rubber/free hand. This class is for those who would like to experiment with...
https://folkschool.configio.com/pd/3415?code=wKhasX8mgc
7 months ago
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Davidson, NC: Justice, Equality and Community Archivist, Davidson College
#communityarchives
#archivesjobs
#appalachia
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Justice, Equality and Community Archivist
Davidson’s E.H. Little Library seeks a Justice, Equality, and Community Archivist to connect archival and manuscript collections and library resources with curricular, co-curricular, and administrativ...
https://fa-exci-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2/jobs/preview/565/?keyword=Archivist
7 months ago
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Davidson, NC: Access and Processing Archivist, Davidson College
#archivesjobs
#appalachia
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Access and Processing Archivist
Davidson’s E.H. Little Library seeks an Access & Processing Archivist to ensure consistent and equitable researcher access to Davidson College’s archival and manuscript collections by accessioning and...
https://fa-exci-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2/jobs/preview/567/?keyword=Archivist
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Geneseo, NY: Special Collections Librarian, SUNY Geneseo
#specialcollections
jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/5179
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Special Collections Librarian
SUNY Geneseo is pleased to accept applications for a Special Collections Librarian. Milne Library has a well-established culture of innovation and excellence in library services. The Library is commit...
https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/5179
7 months ago
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It’s Friday! Here is the amazing helpful 2025 Code for Pittsburgh Lenten Fish Fry map 😁
#fishfry
codeforpittsburgh.github.io/fishfrymap/
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2025 Pittsburgh Lenten Fish Fry Map
https://codeforpittsburgh.github.io/fishfrymap/
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Archives Gig
7 months ago
Raleigh, NC: Summer 2025 Interns, State Archives of North Carolina
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Raleigh, NC: Summer 2025 Interns, State Archives of North Carolina
http://archivesgig.com/2025/03/17/raleigh-nc-summer-2025-interns-state-archives-of-north-carolina/
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State College, PA: Preservation and Conservation Specialist, University Libraries
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Preservation and Conservation Specialist, University Libraries
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, a...
https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Staff/job/Preservation-and-Conservation-Specialist--University-Libraries_REQ_0000064429-1
7 months ago
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State College, PA: Head of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library, PSU
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Head of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, a...
https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Academic/job/Head-of-the-Eberly-Family-Special-Collections-Library_REQ_0000064830
7 months ago
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James Santelli
7 months ago
Some pretty dire cuts proposed by Pittsburgh Regional Transit if it can't get a state funding increase. - 35% service reduction - 41 routes eliminated - No service after 11 PM - Base fare becomes $3.00, 5th-highest in U.S. - No direct bus from airport to city - 180K residents losing transit access
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Walking in Bloomfield… seeing this brightened my day a bit ☀️
#glutenfree
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Saving Maxo Vanka - United Steelworkers
Members of the United Steelworkers are restoring Maxo Vanka murals to their original glory, as well as raising awareness about the project and preserving its legacy.
https://usw.org/news/saving-maxo-vanka/
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The 19th-Century Lithuanians Who Smuggled Books to Save Their Language
They banded together against book burnings to fight an empire.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/lithuanian-book-smugglers
7 months ago
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One thing I love about the city is the riverbanks. We still have strips of nature along our rivers you can easily escape to…
#Pittsburgh
#sunset
7 months ago
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why were all the parked cars dusty today? It’s like it rained sandy dirt drops and then dried? 🤔
8 months ago
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Raleigh, NC: Objects Conservator, North Carolina Museum of History
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Objects Conservator
*THIS IS AN ANTICIPATED VACANCY*Recruitment Range: $35,984 - $50,100(This is a range. Selected candidate's salary will be determined within this rangebased on qualifications, equity, and funding at t...
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/4834392/objects-conservator
8 months ago
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Pittsburgh Sound + Image
8 months ago
New film preservation project just dropped 🎞️ Help us restore and preserve 10+ films by local filmmakers — we promise you'll get some cool stuff in return too:
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Preserving short treasures of Pittsburgh film history
Rediscovering three indie filmmakers from the 1960s - 80s
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pghsilentfilm/preserving-short-treasures-of-pittsburgh-film-history
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Archives Gig
8 months ago
Philadelphia, PA: Project Archivist, Temple University
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Philadelphia, PA: Project Archivist, Temple University
http://archivesgig.com/2025/02/18/philadelphia-pa-project-archivist-temple-university-4/
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Pittsburgh, PA: Library Services Manager – Rare Books & Special Collections, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Apply by Feb. 27!
#rarebooks
#libraryjobs
#specialcollections
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Careers at CLP - Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
The Library offers a variety of positions in both public and support services at various neighborhood locations throughout the City of Pittsburgh, all accessible by public transportation.
https://www.carnegielibrary.org/careers-at-clp/
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“Swift Water Boat Teams and 146 Kentucky National Guard soldiers have been activated. Beshear says there have been over 1,000 water rescues already…”
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Historic flooding hits Kentucky: Death toll rises to 11 as search and rescue continues
Officials are still in the search and rescue phase after heavy rain caused deadly widespread flooding across Kentucky.
https://www.wlwt.com/article/kentucky-flooding-death-toll/63819079
8 months ago
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Heads up y’all… heavy rainfall and flash flood events likely… beginning late Friday through Saturday night across portions of the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys…
#weather
#flooding
#Appalachia
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National Weather Service
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Alternate Histories
8 months ago
A goofy and friendly but firm reminder that there is no Transgender “debate.” Trans people have always been here, and will always be here. Trans people are your neighbors, your friends, your family members, the people in your community. You cannot frame the existence of people as a “debate.” /
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Possible Kevin Smith sighting on my way to work. Near Phantom of the Attic. Is he in
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AHA Sends Letter to White House Regarding Dismissal of US Archivist
The AHA has sent a letter to President Trump regarding his dismissal of the Archivist of the United States, Dr. Colleen J. Shogan.
https://www.historians.org/news/aha-sends-letter-to-white-house-regarding-dismissal-of-us-archivist/
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