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  1. Synchrotron Radiation and Neutrons in Art and Archaeology International Conference

    SR2A 2025 Los Angeles

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    Join this 3-day conference, with an Emerging Professionals Seminar, on the latest in synchrotron radiation for cultural heritage studies

    Registration is open until September 20, 2025

  2. Grant Opportunity: Library Research Grants

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    Applications for grants to support research using the specialized Conservation Collection accepted through October 1

    Apply now

  3. An Enlightened Approach to Preserving the Past

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    See how the microfading tester helps conserve color in heritage objects

    Jun 27, 2025

  4. Forever Fashion

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    Getty conservators and scientists work to preserve plastic fashions from the 20th century to today

    Jul 16, 2025

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  1. Teaching and Learning Resources

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    Materials created for our courses, workshops, and field training, available to use and adapt

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  2. AATA Online

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    Search over 148,000 abstracts of literature related to the preservation and conservation of material cultural heritage

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