Conservation Wiki

AIC and FAIC are pleased to announce the launch of a new collaborative wiki website, based on the specialty group Catalogs. The site, www.conservation-wiki.com, was made possible by a generous grant from the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT).

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JAIC

The Journal of the American Institute for Conservation (JAIC) is the primary vehicle for the publication of peer-reviewed technical studies, research papers, treatment case studies and ethics and standards discussions relating to the broad field of conservation and preservation of historic and cultural works. Subscribers to JAIC include AIC members, both individuals and institutions, as well as major libraries and universities.

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AIC News

AIC News is published six times per year. It provides the AIC membership with up-to-date news on national and international conservation issues, legislative affairs, new materials and research, AIC and FAIC organization matters, specialty group activities, conferences, publications, and employment opportunities.

Visit our AIC News page to find AIC News articles online, an archive of past issues, guidlines for publishing, and more information on conservation in the news.

Other AIC Publications

AIC Directory
The AIC Directory is a primary source for conservators, museum and arts professionals, students, and others in contact with the conservation field. Consisting of over 200 pages of AIC members by name, specialty, and geographic region and listings of conservation guilds, training programs, international conservation organizations, and funding agencies, it also includes the AIC Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice. You can purchase the AIC Directory in our store>>

The AIC Guide to Digital Photography and Conservation Documentation
This book is a comprehensive new guide to photographic equipment, software, and proccessing tailored to the needs of conservation professionals. The book is the result of a special AIC task force charged with developing recommendations for conservators in the use of digital photograhic equipment for conservation documentation, while also addressing concerns about long-term accessibility and preservation of electronic records. It is an essential reference for the conservator’s library in this digital age. Major periodical on conservation. You can purchase the Guide in our store>>

Specialty Group Publications
The AIC specialty groups produce a number of publications, including annual meeting postprints (in both print and electronic form), conservation catalogs, special books, and more. To locate and purchase specialty group publications visit AIC's online store. For more information on these publications, visit the specialty group's webpages, accessible at www.conservation-us.org/specialtygroups.

Caring for Your Treasures Brochures
These brochures offer information on proper care and maintenance of your family heirlooms and works of art to ensure that they are available for future generations to enjoy. 

Conservation Training in the United States
This document lists contact information for training programs in the filed of conservation.

How to Select a Conservator
Read about how to select a convservator before using our Find a Conservator feature to locate a professional near you.

Disaster Response & Recovery
Visit our Disaster Response & Recovery page for information on AIC's Collections Emergency Response Team (AIC-CERT) and other disaster response materials.

Health and Safety Guides
Access an archive of guides and information compiled AIC's Health & Safety Committee.