Seminar on papyrus conservation

Papyrus Conservation Summer Seminar
University of Michigan
June 13-24

The Papyrology Collection of the University of Michigan Library will
host a two-week seminar in papyrus conservation from Monday, 13 June
to Friday 24 June 2016 directed by Conservation Librarian/Book
Conservator Marieka Kaye.  Participants will receive an in-depth,
hands-on introduction to papyrus conservation.  They will learn
about the tools and materials used in papyrus conservation as well
as the theory and methodology behind current conservation
techniques.  They will then utilize these techniques to perform a
range of treatment on papyri from the University of Michigan's
Collection, including written documentation, digital
photo-documentation, mechanical cleaning, damp treatments, reduction
of folds, alignment of fibers, alignment of fragments, and methods
of housing and storage.

Due to space constraints, the number of participants is strictly
limited to six.  Preference will be given to scholars and students
who are directly involved with papyrus conservation, whether in
papyrus collections or archaeological excavations.

There is no course fee for the seminar which is supported by the
University of Michigan Papyrology Collection; participants are
responsible for their own travel, lodging and meals.  All required
tools will be provided for use during the seminar and participants
will have the option of purchasing them at cost at the conclusion of
the seminar.  All participants are required to offer a presentation
on their home institution's papyrus conservation issues,
experiences, and concerns.  A certificate of participation will be
provided at the end of the seminar.

The Instructor: Marieka Kaye has been studying papyrus conservation
with senior papyrus conservator Leyla Lau-Lamb for the past two
years.  She comes to the University of Michigan after serving as a
book and paper conservator for 8 years at the Huntington Library in
San Marino, CA. She received a Masters degree and Certificate of
Advanced Study in Art Conservation from Buffalo State College and a
Masters of Library and Information Science from San Jose State
University.  Marieka began to work in the field of library
conservation as a Preservation Assistant at Brandeis University in
1998.  She went on to work as Library Preservation Assistant at the
Brooklyn Museum of Art and Conservation Assistant for Exhibitions
and Loans at the New-York Historical Society.  She also volunteered
her time in the book lab at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and
completed advanced internships at the New York City Municipal
Archives, Syracuse University, Etherington Conservation Services,
and the University of California Los Angeles.

To apply please send contact information, a statement summarizing
relevant conservation or papyrological experience and
responsibilities (maximum 600 words), and one letter of
recommendation in PDF format to:

    Monica Tsuneishi
    Papyrology Collection Manager
    monicats<-at->umich<.>edu
    734-764-9369

Deadline for applications is 1 December 2015.


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