Professor Jane Henderson FIIC
Professor of Conservation
School of History, Archaeology and Religion
- HendersonLJ@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 29208 75629
- John Percival Building, Room 3.15, Colum Drive, Cardiff, CF10 3EU
- Media commentator
Overview
Jane Henderson,Professor of Conservation BSc, MSc, ACR, FIIC, SFHEA
I am the Secretary General International Institute for Conservation.
I teach on the BSc and MSc degrees in Conservation and Collection Care. I serve on the editorial panel of the Journal of the Institute for Conservation, am a co-opted member on the trustee board of the Welsh Federation of Museum and Art Galleries. I am internationally recognised, I am a visiting Researcher of the Scientific Conservation Institute in Beijing and I serve on the European standards body CEN TC 346 WG11 and on the BSI standard group B/560 concerned with the conservation of Tangible Cultural heritage.
Research interests
- Decision making
- Delivering excellence in access and use of collections
- Influence techniques
- Disaster or Emergency Preparedness Planning
- Cultural heritage collections in Wales
Impact and engagement
- UKRI Museum, galleries and collections fund panel member 2023
- European Committee for Standardisation, TC 346 Technical Committee member Working Group 11: Conservation ProcessJournal Institute of Conservation Editorial Board Oct 2010 - present
- ICON Trustee & Representative For Wales 2008 – 2014
- Editorial panel Journal of the Institute for Conservation 2010 - present
- Member Icon Ethics Review Group 2012 – 2014
- Assessor Professional Accreditation Conservator PACR 2003 – 2014
- Museums Accreditation Review Working Group Emergency Planning and Risk Management 2010 -2011
- Working group Arts Council England, Museum of London and Birmingham Museums Trust. Risk Awareness Profiling Tool www.raptonline 2010 - 2011
- Conference Organiser CF10 November 2008 – March 2010
- Co-Founder Of The Care Of Collections Forum.
- Secretary Of Accreditation Working Group 1997
- Treasurer Of The Conservation Joint Accreditation Group 1998 – 2000
- Icom – CC Working Group Preventive Conservation Group 17th Melbourne, 18th Copenhagen, 19th Beijing.
- Trustee then cooptee of the Welsh Federation of Museums and Art Galleries
- Welsh Federation of Museums Accreditation and Covid Recovery Grants assessor
- Former Trustee for the Collections Trust, Recreate, and the Cynon Valley Museum Trust.
Cardiff University
- Member of Senate & Court 2011- 2017
- Member of the Health Safety and Environment Committee 2012- 2017
- Member Equality and Diversity Committee 2014 – 2017
- Chair School HSE Committee (2010 – 2017)
- Member of the School Board (2014-2017)
- Eco Champion Job Share (2009 – Dec 2012)
- Research Ethics Committee For HISAR/ SHARE (2005 – 2013)
- Equal Opportunities Representative For Archaeology (2003-2004)
- Chair Of Equal Opportunities Board (2004)
Publication
2023
- Henderson, J. and Lingle, A. 2023. Touch decisions: For heritage objects. Journal of the American Institute for Conservation (10.1080/01971360.2023.2175983)
- Henderson, J. 2023. Cultural heritage and the future [Book Review]. News in Conservation 94, pp. 37-39.
2022
- Henderson, J., Sweetnam, E. and Grow, S. 2022. Disruptive Conservation: A conversation with Ellie and Jane. News in Conservation 90, pp. 40-43.
- Henderson, J. 2022. Conservators delivering change. Studies in Conservation 67(S1), pp. 105-111. (10.1080/00393630.2022.2066320)
- Henderson, J. 2022. The dress and the power of redress. News in Conservation June(90), pp. 58-59.
- Baars, C. and Henderson, J. 2022. Integrated pest management: from monitoring to control. Presented at: Pest Odyssey 2021‐ The Next Generation, Virtual, 20-22 September 2021 Presented at Ryder, S. and Crossman, A. eds.Integrated Pest Management for Collections: Proceedings of 2021: A Pest Odyssey – The Next Generation. London UK: Archetype pp. 142-147.
- Sweetnam, E. and Henderson, J. 2022. Disruptive conservation: challenging conservation orthodoxy. Studies in Conservation 67(1-2), pp. 63-71. (10.1080/00393630.2021.1947073)
- Henderson, J. 2022. Inconvenient questions and the question of neutrality. Presented at: Icon BPG21 Conference: Mod Cons, Virtual, 4-7 October 2021 Presented at Murray, P. et al. eds.Contemporary Issues in Book and Paper Conservation (Proceedings of Mod Cons BPG conference 2021). London UK: Archetype
- Henderson, J. 2022. Meet our Trustees. Vol. 87. International Institute For Conservation of Historic and Artisitic Works.
2021
- Henderson, J., Dawson, A., Naung, U. K. S. and Crossman, A. 2021. Preventive conservation training: A partnership between the UK and Myanmar. Presented at: ICOM-CC 19th Triennial Conference 2021, Beijing, China, 17-21 May 2021Transcending Boundaries: Integrated Approaches to Conservation. ICOM-CC 19th Triennial Conference Preprints, Beijing, 17–21 May 2021, Vol. 19. Triennial Conference Preprints ICOM-CC
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2021. Using complexity to deliver standardised educational levels in conservation. Presented at: ICOM-CC 19th Triennial Conference 2021, Beijing, China, 17-21 May 2021Transcending Boundaries: Integrated Approaches to Conservation. ICOM-CC 19th Triennial Conference Preprints, Beijing, 17–21 May 2021, Vol. 19. Triennial Conference Preprints ICOM-CC
- Henderson, J., Hopes, D. and Waller, R. 2021. I have my perspective, you have yours. [Online]. ICON The Institute of Conservation. Available at: https://www.icon.org.uk/resource/bringing-benefits-to-heritage-through-collaboration.html
- Henderson, J. 2021. What made you realise that you wanted to be a conservator?. [Online]. ICON Website: ICON The Institute of Conservation. Available at: https://www.icon.org.uk/resource/plowden-medal-henderson.html
2020
- Lingle, A. M. and Henderson, J. 2020. Preserving the archaeological archive. In: Smith, C. ed. Encyclopedia of Global Archaeology. Switzerland: Springer, (10.1007/978-3-319-51726-1_3517-1)
- Henderson, J. 2020. Beyond lifetimes: who do we exclude when we keep things for the future?. Journal of the Institute of Conservation 43(3), pp. 195-212. (10.1080/19455224.2020.1810729)
- Henderson, J. and Lingle, A. 2020. Preventive Conservation on Archaeological Sites: UK Policy and Practice. China Cultural Heritage 2, pp. 25-35.
- Henderson, J., Baars, C. and Hopkins, S. 2020. Standardizing and communicating IPM data. Presented at: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Cultural Heritage, Stockholm, Sweden, 21–23 May 2019 Presented at Nilsen, L. and Rossipal, M. eds.Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Cultural Heritage: proceedings from the 4th International Conference. Stockholm: Riksantikvarieämbetet pp. 53-60.
- Baars, C. and Henderson, J. 2020. Novel ways of communicating museum pest monitoring data: practical implementation. Presented at: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Cultural Heritage, Stockholm, Sweden, 21–23 May 2019 Presented at Nilsen, L. and Rossipal, M. eds.Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Cultural Heritage: proceedings from the 4th International Conference. Stockholm: Riksantikvarieämbetet pp. 61-70.
- Henderson, J., Waller, R. and Hopes, D. 2020. Begin with benefits: reducing bias in conservation decision-making. Studies in Conservation 65(S1), pp. 142-147. (10.1080/00393630.2020.1787638)
2019
- Henderson, J., den Leeuw, M. and Spapens, O. 2019. Viewpoint: Standards in conservation [Interview]. Authentication in Art Newsletter
- Henderson, J. and Edwards, S. 2019. Setting our direction: working together to develop a national approach to conservation of cultural heritage in Wales. Archives and Records: The Journal of the Archives and Records Association 40(2), pp. 179-197. (10.1080/23257962.2018.1563775)
- Henderson, J. 2019. Conservation training and institutions. In: Turner, J. ed. Grove Art Online. Oxford: Oxford University Press, (10.1093/oao/9781884446054.013.2000000159)
2018
- Henderson, J. and Lingle, A. M. 2018. Preventive conservation in archaeological sites. In: Lopez Varela, S. L. ed. The Encyclopedia of Archaeological Sciences. Wiley, (10.1002/9781119188230.saseas0476)
- Henderson, J. 2018. Managing uncertainty for preventive conservation. Studies in Conservation 63(S1), pp. S108-S112. (10.1080/00393630.2018.1479936)
- Bickersteth, J., Bratasz, L. and Henderson, J. 2018. Sustainability, access and process: A discussion about collection environments. Conservation Perspectives: The GCI Newsletter 33(2), pp. 18-23.
- Baars, C., Henderson, J. and Hopkins, S. 2018. Better pest management through more effective communication of data. Presented at: The museum ecosystem: exploring how different subject specialisms can work closer together, Leeds City Museum, 26 - 27 Apr 2018.
- Henderson, J. 2018. Reflections on the psychological basis for suboptimal environmental practices in conservation. Journal of the Institue of Conservation 41(1), pp. 32-45. (10.1080/19455224.2017.1422777)
2017
- Southwick, C., Henderson, J. and Todd Da Silva, R. 2017. Sustainability in conservation: Student Ambassador Program. Presented at: Linking Past and Future Icom-CC Triennial Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, 4-8 Sept 2017.
- Coughlin, M. and Henderson, J. 2017. Jaic special issue on collection care. Journal of the American Institute for Conservation 56(2), pp. 79-80. (10.1080/01971360.2017.1340256)
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2017. Balancing accountable assessment with holistic professional practice. Presented at: ICOM-CC 18th Triennial Conference 2017, Copenhagen, Denmark, 4- 8 Sept 2017 Presented at Bridgland, J. ed.ICOM-CC 18th Triennial Conference Preprints, Copenhagen, 4–8 September 2017. Paris: International Council of Museums pp. art. 0305.
- Henderson, J., Baars, C. and Hopkins, S. 2017. Trends in effective communication of integrated pest management data. Presented at: ICOM-CC 18th Triennial Conference Preprints, Copenhagen, 4–8 September 2017, Copenhagen, 4th - 8th Sept 2017 Presented at Bridgland, J. ed. Paris: International Council of Museums pp. 137-155.
2016
- Henderson, J. and Nakamoto, T. 2016. Dialogue in conservation decision making. Studies in Conservation 61, pp. S2.67-S2.78. (10.1080/00393630.2016.1183106)
- Henderson, J. 2016. University teaching in the development of conservation professionals. Journal of the Institue of Conservation 39(2), pp. 98-109. (10.1080/19455224.2016.1214847)
- Henderson, J. and Waller, R. 2016. Effective preservation decision strategies. Studies in Conservation 61(6), pp. 308-323. (10.1179/2047058415Y.0000000019)
2015
- Henderson, J. and Rumsey, K. 2015. Communicating pesticide contamination messages. Collection Forum 29(1-2), pp. 49-60. (10.14351/0831-4985-29.1.49)
2014
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. J. 2014. Do methods of assessment accurately reflect the priorities of conservation teaching?. Presented at: ICOM-CC 17th Triennial Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 15-19 September 2014 Presented at Bridgland, J. ed.ICOM-CC 17th Triennial Conference Preprints, Melbourne, 15–19 September 2014. Paris: International Council of Museums pp. 304.
- Henderson, J., Kerr, L. and Gwilt, D. 2014. The distributed national collection in Wales, conservation on the national agenda. Presented at: ICOM-CC 17th Triennial Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 15-19 September 2014 Presented at Brigland, J. ed.ICOM-CC 17th Triennial Conference Preprints, Melbourne, 15–19 September 2014. Paris: International Council of Museums pp. 1501.
- Henderson, J. 2014. Surveying the conservation landscape. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff: Welsh Government. Available at: https://gov.wales/topics/culture-tourism-sport/museums-archives-libraries/collections-and-conservation/surveying-conservation-landscape/?lang=en
2013
- Baars, C. et al. 2013. New concepts in the management of museum collections. Presented at: Joint meeting of Paläontologische Gesellschaft and Palaeontological Society of China,, Gottingen, Germany, 20 -29 September 2013. Gottingen, Germany: Joint meeting of Paläontologische Gesellschaft and Palaeontological Society of China
- Henderson, J. and Dai, S. 2013. Towards a common understanding of standards?. In: Ashley-Smith, J., Burmester, A. and Eibl, M. eds. Climate for Collections, Standards and Uncertaincies. Munich: Doerner Institut and Archetype Publications Limited, pp. 11-24.
- Henderson, J. 2013. Managing the Library and Archive environment. Technical Report.
2011
- Verveniotou, E. and Henderson, J. 2011. "Have I got a Pest Problem?": Mapping insect vulnerability of costume collections. Presented at: Pest Odyssey 2011, The British Museum, London, UK, 26-28 October 2011.
- Lambert, S. and Henderson, J. 2011. The carbon footprint of museum loans: A pilot study at Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales. Museum Management and Curatorship 26(3), pp. 209-235. (10.1080/09647775.2011.568169)
- De Silva, M. and Henderson, L. J. 2011. Sustainability in conservation practice. Journal of the Institute of Conservation 34(1), pp. 5-15. (10.1080/19455224.2011.566013)
- Ferraro, J. and Henderson, J. 2011. Identifying features of effective emergency response plans. The Journal of the American Institute for Conservation 50(1), pp. 35-48. (10.1179/019713611804488946)
- Henderson, J. 2011. Preventive conservation in the UK: The past and the future. Technè 34, pp. 76-85.
- Henderson, J. 2011. Managing the library and archive environment. National Art Museum of China Journal 78, pp. 110-117.
- Manti, P., Henderson, J. and Watkinson, D. 2011. Reflective practice in conservation education. Presented at: ICOM-CC 16th Triennial Conference, Lisbon, Portugal, 19-23 September 2011 Presented at Bridgland, J. ed.ICOM-CC 16th Triennial Conference: preprints, Lisbon, Portugal, 19-23 September 2011. London: The International Council of Museums – Committee for Conservation
- Henderson, J. 2011. Reflections on decison making in conservation. Presented at: 16th Triennial ICOM-CC Conference: Cultural Heritage / Cultural Identity: The Role of Conservation, Lisbon, Portugal, 19-23 September 2011 Presented at Bridgland, J. ed.16th Triennial Conference, Lisbon, Portugal, 2011, Preventive Conservation. Lisbon: International Council Of Museums pp. 1-8.
2010
- Henderson, J. 2010. Teaching conservation at Cardiff. CyMAL Museums Archives and Libraries Wales(10), pp. 25-27.
2009
- 2009. Conservation in Wales: The role of science in conservation. Cardiff: Welsh Government. Available at: http://www.welshmuseumsfederation.org/en/news-archive/resources-landing/Collections/collections-documentation.html
- Henderson, J. 2009. Scientific method in the transformation from students to professionals. Presented at: Conservation in Wales The Role of Science in Conservation: The Oakdale Institute, Museum of National History, St Fagans, Cardiff, UK, 18 June 2009 Presented at Henderson, J. ed.Conservation in Wales: The role of science in conservation. Conservation Matters in Wales Cardiff: The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales and National Museum Wales pp. 7-11.
2008
- Henderson, J. and Manti, P. 2008. Improving access to collections for sampling. Presented at: International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works Congress, London, UK, 15-19 September 2008 Presented at Saunders, D., Townsend, J. H. and Woodcock, S. eds.Conservation and Access. Contributions to the IIC London Congress, 15-19 September 2008. London: International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works pp. 115-119.
2007
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2007. Spotlight on Musueums: CyMAL Baselines 2006. Technical Report.
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2007. What’s in store? – towards a Welsh strategy for the management of, and access to, archaeological collections. The Museum Archaeologist Volume 30, pp. 1-11.
- Henderson, J. ed. 2007. Conservation matters in Wales, on display: showcases and enclosures. Conservation Matters in Wales,. Cardiff: Crown Copyright.
2006
- Henderson, J. 2006. Newtown Textile Museum: You will need to wear a woolly??. Presented at: Conservation Matters in Wales Challenging Buildings: the Search for Solutions: Oakdale Miners Institute St Fagans, Cardiff, UK, 15 June 2006 Presented at Henderson, J. ed.Challenging Buildings: The Search for Solutions. Conservation Matters in Wales Cardiff: Welsh Government pp. 20-21.
- Henderson, J. 2006. Influence: the impact of language, credibility and gender. The Conservator 29, pp. 63-72.
- Henderson, J. ed. 2006. Conservation matters in Wales, challenging buildings: the search for solutions. Conservation Matters in Wales. Cardiff: Welsh Government.
2004
- Henderson, J. 2004. Expertise gender and credibility. Presented at: Conservation 2004: Working with the Project Culture - The UKIC Annual Conference, Liverpoool, UK, 8-9 July 2004.
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2004. What's in store? Towards a Welsh strategy for the management of, and access to, the archaeological evidence of our past. Cardiff: Council of Museums in Wales.
2003
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2003. What's in store? Towards a Welsh strategy for the management of,and access to, archaeological collections. Project Report. Cardiff: Council of Museums in Wales.
2001
- Henderson, J. 2001. Raising standards of care. Museum Practice 18, pp. 34-35.
- Henderson, J. 2001. New skills new influence.. Past Practice Future Prospects: The British Museum Occassional Paper Number 145 145, pp. 103-108.
2000
- Henderson, J. and Dollery, D. 2000. Growing Pains – the development of a conservation profession. Studies in Conservation 45(Sup 1), pp. 88-91. (10.1179/sic.2000.45.Supplement-1.88)
- Henderson, J. 2000. Review of ICOM committee for conservation preprints of the 12th triennial meeting August / September 1999 in Conservation News March 2000 UKIC London 2000 pp 13-14. Conservation News 71, pp. 13-14.
- Henderson, J. 2000. The future of our recorded past: A survey of library and archive collections in Welsh repositories. Project Report. LISC.
- Henderson, J. 2000. Collection condition surveys. In: Winsor, P. ed. Working with Independent Conservators. London: Arts Council England, pp. 1-9.
1999
- Henderson, J. 1999. Time is Up for BS 5454. Museum Practice Magazine 10, pp. 13.
- Dollery, D. and Henderson, J. eds. 1999. Industrial collections: care and conservation. [Industrial Collections: Care and Conservation]. Cardiff: Council of Museums in Wales and United Kingdom Institute for Conservation.
- Henderson, J. 1999. Ethics & Aesthetics. Conservation News March, pp. 37-38.
1997
- Henderson, J. 1997. What use are collection surveys?. Natural Sciences Conservation Group Newsletter(6), pp. 11-13.
- Henderson, J. and Thompson, C. 1997. Identifying factors causing damage to welsh coal mining collections. Presented at: Industrial Collections Care and Conservation, Cardiff, 9-11 April 1997 Presented at Dollery, D. and Henderson, J. eds.Industrial Collections Care and Conservation. Cardiff: Council of Museums in Wales and United Kingdom Institute for Conservation
1996
- Dollery, D. and Henderson, J. 1996. Conservation records for the archaeologists?. Presented at: Copenhagen Congress: Archaeological Conservation and its Consequences, Copenhagen, Denmark, 26-30 August 1996Preprints of the contributions to the Copenhagen Congress, 26-30 August 1996: archaeological conservation and its consequences. pp. 43-47.
- Henderson, J. 1996. Opinion: Jane Henderson - Curators and Conservators need to be careful that they don't turn recommendations on environmental standards into rigid rules.. Museum Practice
1995
- Henderson, J. 1995. Disasters without planning: Lessons for museums. The Conservator 19, pp. 52-57.
1993
- Henderson, J. 1993. Appendix: The lifting of Bersham Waggonway. Industrial Archaeology Review 15(2), pp. 206-207. (10.1179/iar.1993.15.2.195)
- Campbell, E., Lane, A., Evans, J., Henderson, J., Milles, A., Noodle, B. and Rouse, A. 1993. Excavations at Longbury Bank, Dyfed,and early medieval settlement in South Wales. Medieval Archaeology 37(1), pp. 15-77.
Articles
- Henderson, J. and Lingle, A. 2023. Touch decisions: For heritage objects. Journal of the American Institute for Conservation (10.1080/01971360.2023.2175983)
- Henderson, J. 2023. Cultural heritage and the future [Book Review]. News in Conservation 94, pp. 37-39.
- Henderson, J., Sweetnam, E. and Grow, S. 2022. Disruptive Conservation: A conversation with Ellie and Jane. News in Conservation 90, pp. 40-43.
- Henderson, J. 2022. Conservators delivering change. Studies in Conservation 67(S1), pp. 105-111. (10.1080/00393630.2022.2066320)
- Henderson, J. 2022. The dress and the power of redress. News in Conservation June(90), pp. 58-59.
- Sweetnam, E. and Henderson, J. 2022. Disruptive conservation: challenging conservation orthodoxy. Studies in Conservation 67(1-2), pp. 63-71. (10.1080/00393630.2021.1947073)
- Henderson, J. 2020. Beyond lifetimes: who do we exclude when we keep things for the future?. Journal of the Institute of Conservation 43(3), pp. 195-212. (10.1080/19455224.2020.1810729)
- Henderson, J. and Lingle, A. 2020. Preventive Conservation on Archaeological Sites: UK Policy and Practice. China Cultural Heritage 2, pp. 25-35.
- Henderson, J., Waller, R. and Hopes, D. 2020. Begin with benefits: reducing bias in conservation decision-making. Studies in Conservation 65(S1), pp. 142-147. (10.1080/00393630.2020.1787638)
- Henderson, J., den Leeuw, M. and Spapens, O. 2019. Viewpoint: Standards in conservation [Interview]. Authentication in Art Newsletter
- Henderson, J. and Edwards, S. 2019. Setting our direction: working together to develop a national approach to conservation of cultural heritage in Wales. Archives and Records: The Journal of the Archives and Records Association 40(2), pp. 179-197. (10.1080/23257962.2018.1563775)
- Henderson, J. 2018. Managing uncertainty for preventive conservation. Studies in Conservation 63(S1), pp. S108-S112. (10.1080/00393630.2018.1479936)
- Bickersteth, J., Bratasz, L. and Henderson, J. 2018. Sustainability, access and process: A discussion about collection environments. Conservation Perspectives: The GCI Newsletter 33(2), pp. 18-23.
- Henderson, J. 2018. Reflections on the psychological basis for suboptimal environmental practices in conservation. Journal of the Institue of Conservation 41(1), pp. 32-45. (10.1080/19455224.2017.1422777)
- Coughlin, M. and Henderson, J. 2017. Jaic special issue on collection care. Journal of the American Institute for Conservation 56(2), pp. 79-80. (10.1080/01971360.2017.1340256)
- Henderson, J. and Nakamoto, T. 2016. Dialogue in conservation decision making. Studies in Conservation 61, pp. S2.67-S2.78. (10.1080/00393630.2016.1183106)
- Henderson, J. 2016. University teaching in the development of conservation professionals. Journal of the Institue of Conservation 39(2), pp. 98-109. (10.1080/19455224.2016.1214847)
- Henderson, J. and Waller, R. 2016. Effective preservation decision strategies. Studies in Conservation 61(6), pp. 308-323. (10.1179/2047058415Y.0000000019)
- Henderson, J. and Rumsey, K. 2015. Communicating pesticide contamination messages. Collection Forum 29(1-2), pp. 49-60. (10.14351/0831-4985-29.1.49)
- Lambert, S. and Henderson, J. 2011. The carbon footprint of museum loans: A pilot study at Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales. Museum Management and Curatorship 26(3), pp. 209-235. (10.1080/09647775.2011.568169)
- De Silva, M. and Henderson, L. J. 2011. Sustainability in conservation practice. Journal of the Institute of Conservation 34(1), pp. 5-15. (10.1080/19455224.2011.566013)
- Ferraro, J. and Henderson, J. 2011. Identifying features of effective emergency response plans. The Journal of the American Institute for Conservation 50(1), pp. 35-48. (10.1179/019713611804488946)
- Henderson, J. 2011. Preventive conservation in the UK: The past and the future. Technè 34, pp. 76-85.
- Henderson, J. 2011. Managing the library and archive environment. National Art Museum of China Journal 78, pp. 110-117.
- Henderson, J. 2010. Teaching conservation at Cardiff. CyMAL Museums Archives and Libraries Wales(10), pp. 25-27.
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2007. What’s in store? – towards a Welsh strategy for the management of, and access to, archaeological collections. The Museum Archaeologist Volume 30, pp. 1-11.
- Henderson, J. 2006. Influence: the impact of language, credibility and gender. The Conservator 29, pp. 63-72.
- Henderson, J. 2001. Raising standards of care. Museum Practice 18, pp. 34-35.
- Henderson, J. 2001. New skills new influence.. Past Practice Future Prospects: The British Museum Occassional Paper Number 145 145, pp. 103-108.
- Henderson, J. and Dollery, D. 2000. Growing Pains – the development of a conservation profession. Studies in Conservation 45(Sup 1), pp. 88-91. (10.1179/sic.2000.45.Supplement-1.88)
- Henderson, J. 2000. Review of ICOM committee for conservation preprints of the 12th triennial meeting August / September 1999 in Conservation News March 2000 UKIC London 2000 pp 13-14. Conservation News 71, pp. 13-14.
- Henderson, J. 1999. Time is Up for BS 5454. Museum Practice Magazine 10, pp. 13.
- Henderson, J. 1999. Ethics & Aesthetics. Conservation News March, pp. 37-38.
- Henderson, J. 1997. What use are collection surveys?. Natural Sciences Conservation Group Newsletter(6), pp. 11-13.
- Henderson, J. 1996. Opinion: Jane Henderson - Curators and Conservators need to be careful that they don't turn recommendations on environmental standards into rigid rules.. Museum Practice
- Henderson, J. 1995. Disasters without planning: Lessons for museums. The Conservator 19, pp. 52-57.
- Henderson, J. 1993. Appendix: The lifting of Bersham Waggonway. Industrial Archaeology Review 15(2), pp. 206-207. (10.1179/iar.1993.15.2.195)
- Campbell, E., Lane, A., Evans, J., Henderson, J., Milles, A., Noodle, B. and Rouse, A. 1993. Excavations at Longbury Bank, Dyfed,and early medieval settlement in South Wales. Medieval Archaeology 37(1), pp. 15-77.
Book sections
- Lingle, A. M. and Henderson, J. 2020. Preserving the archaeological archive. In: Smith, C. ed. Encyclopedia of Global Archaeology. Switzerland: Springer, (10.1007/978-3-319-51726-1_3517-1)
- Henderson, J. 2019. Conservation training and institutions. In: Turner, J. ed. Grove Art Online. Oxford: Oxford University Press, (10.1093/oao/9781884446054.013.2000000159)
- Henderson, J. and Lingle, A. M. 2018. Preventive conservation in archaeological sites. In: Lopez Varela, S. L. ed. The Encyclopedia of Archaeological Sciences. Wiley, (10.1002/9781119188230.saseas0476)
- Henderson, J. and Dai, S. 2013. Towards a common understanding of standards?. In: Ashley-Smith, J., Burmester, A. and Eibl, M. eds. Climate for Collections, Standards and Uncertaincies. Munich: Doerner Institut and Archetype Publications Limited, pp. 11-24.
- Henderson, J. 2000. Collection condition surveys. In: Winsor, P. ed. Working with Independent Conservators. London: Arts Council England, pp. 1-9.
Books
- Henderson, J. ed. 2007. Conservation matters in Wales, on display: showcases and enclosures. Conservation Matters in Wales,. Cardiff: Crown Copyright.
- Henderson, J. ed. 2006. Conservation matters in Wales, challenging buildings: the search for solutions. Conservation Matters in Wales. Cardiff: Welsh Government.
- Dollery, D. and Henderson, J. eds. 1999. Industrial collections: care and conservation. [Industrial Collections: Care and Conservation]. Cardiff: Council of Museums in Wales and United Kingdom Institute for Conservation.
Conferences
- Baars, C. and Henderson, J. 2022. Integrated pest management: from monitoring to control. Presented at: Pest Odyssey 2021‐ The Next Generation, Virtual, 20-22 September 2021 Presented at Ryder, S. and Crossman, A. eds.Integrated Pest Management for Collections: Proceedings of 2021: A Pest Odyssey – The Next Generation. London UK: Archetype pp. 142-147.
- Henderson, J. 2022. Inconvenient questions and the question of neutrality. Presented at: Icon BPG21 Conference: Mod Cons, Virtual, 4-7 October 2021 Presented at Murray, P. et al. eds.Contemporary Issues in Book and Paper Conservation (Proceedings of Mod Cons BPG conference 2021). London UK: Archetype
- Henderson, J., Dawson, A., Naung, U. K. S. and Crossman, A. 2021. Preventive conservation training: A partnership between the UK and Myanmar. Presented at: ICOM-CC 19th Triennial Conference 2021, Beijing, China, 17-21 May 2021Transcending Boundaries: Integrated Approaches to Conservation. ICOM-CC 19th Triennial Conference Preprints, Beijing, 17–21 May 2021, Vol. 19. Triennial Conference Preprints ICOM-CC
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2021. Using complexity to deliver standardised educational levels in conservation. Presented at: ICOM-CC 19th Triennial Conference 2021, Beijing, China, 17-21 May 2021Transcending Boundaries: Integrated Approaches to Conservation. ICOM-CC 19th Triennial Conference Preprints, Beijing, 17–21 May 2021, Vol. 19. Triennial Conference Preprints ICOM-CC
- Henderson, J., Baars, C. and Hopkins, S. 2020. Standardizing and communicating IPM data. Presented at: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Cultural Heritage, Stockholm, Sweden, 21–23 May 2019 Presented at Nilsen, L. and Rossipal, M. eds.Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Cultural Heritage: proceedings from the 4th International Conference. Stockholm: Riksantikvarieämbetet pp. 53-60.
- Baars, C. and Henderson, J. 2020. Novel ways of communicating museum pest monitoring data: practical implementation. Presented at: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Cultural Heritage, Stockholm, Sweden, 21–23 May 2019 Presented at Nilsen, L. and Rossipal, M. eds.Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Cultural Heritage: proceedings from the 4th International Conference. Stockholm: Riksantikvarieämbetet pp. 61-70.
- Baars, C., Henderson, J. and Hopkins, S. 2018. Better pest management through more effective communication of data. Presented at: The museum ecosystem: exploring how different subject specialisms can work closer together, Leeds City Museum, 26 - 27 Apr 2018.
- Southwick, C., Henderson, J. and Todd Da Silva, R. 2017. Sustainability in conservation: Student Ambassador Program. Presented at: Linking Past and Future Icom-CC Triennial Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, 4-8 Sept 2017.
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2017. Balancing accountable assessment with holistic professional practice. Presented at: ICOM-CC 18th Triennial Conference 2017, Copenhagen, Denmark, 4- 8 Sept 2017 Presented at Bridgland, J. ed.ICOM-CC 18th Triennial Conference Preprints, Copenhagen, 4–8 September 2017. Paris: International Council of Museums pp. art. 0305.
- Henderson, J., Baars, C. and Hopkins, S. 2017. Trends in effective communication of integrated pest management data. Presented at: ICOM-CC 18th Triennial Conference Preprints, Copenhagen, 4–8 September 2017, Copenhagen, 4th - 8th Sept 2017 Presented at Bridgland, J. ed. Paris: International Council of Museums pp. 137-155.
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. J. 2014. Do methods of assessment accurately reflect the priorities of conservation teaching?. Presented at: ICOM-CC 17th Triennial Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 15-19 September 2014 Presented at Bridgland, J. ed.ICOM-CC 17th Triennial Conference Preprints, Melbourne, 15–19 September 2014. Paris: International Council of Museums pp. 304.
- Henderson, J., Kerr, L. and Gwilt, D. 2014. The distributed national collection in Wales, conservation on the national agenda. Presented at: ICOM-CC 17th Triennial Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 15-19 September 2014 Presented at Brigland, J. ed.ICOM-CC 17th Triennial Conference Preprints, Melbourne, 15–19 September 2014. Paris: International Council of Museums pp. 1501.
- Baars, C. et al. 2013. New concepts in the management of museum collections. Presented at: Joint meeting of Paläontologische Gesellschaft and Palaeontological Society of China,, Gottingen, Germany, 20 -29 September 2013. Gottingen, Germany: Joint meeting of Paläontologische Gesellschaft and Palaeontological Society of China
- Verveniotou, E. and Henderson, J. 2011. "Have I got a Pest Problem?": Mapping insect vulnerability of costume collections. Presented at: Pest Odyssey 2011, The British Museum, London, UK, 26-28 October 2011.
- Manti, P., Henderson, J. and Watkinson, D. 2011. Reflective practice in conservation education. Presented at: ICOM-CC 16th Triennial Conference, Lisbon, Portugal, 19-23 September 2011 Presented at Bridgland, J. ed.ICOM-CC 16th Triennial Conference: preprints, Lisbon, Portugal, 19-23 September 2011. London: The International Council of Museums – Committee for Conservation
- Henderson, J. 2011. Reflections on decison making in conservation. Presented at: 16th Triennial ICOM-CC Conference: Cultural Heritage / Cultural Identity: The Role of Conservation, Lisbon, Portugal, 19-23 September 2011 Presented at Bridgland, J. ed.16th Triennial Conference, Lisbon, Portugal, 2011, Preventive Conservation. Lisbon: International Council Of Museums pp. 1-8.
- Henderson, J. 2009. Scientific method in the transformation from students to professionals. Presented at: Conservation in Wales The Role of Science in Conservation: The Oakdale Institute, Museum of National History, St Fagans, Cardiff, UK, 18 June 2009 Presented at Henderson, J. ed.Conservation in Wales: The role of science in conservation. Conservation Matters in Wales Cardiff: The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales and National Museum Wales pp. 7-11.
- Henderson, J. and Manti, P. 2008. Improving access to collections for sampling. Presented at: International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works Congress, London, UK, 15-19 September 2008 Presented at Saunders, D., Townsend, J. H. and Woodcock, S. eds.Conservation and Access. Contributions to the IIC London Congress, 15-19 September 2008. London: International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works pp. 115-119.
- Henderson, J. 2006. Newtown Textile Museum: You will need to wear a woolly??. Presented at: Conservation Matters in Wales Challenging Buildings: the Search for Solutions: Oakdale Miners Institute St Fagans, Cardiff, UK, 15 June 2006 Presented at Henderson, J. ed.Challenging Buildings: The Search for Solutions. Conservation Matters in Wales Cardiff: Welsh Government pp. 20-21.
- Henderson, J. 2004. Expertise gender and credibility. Presented at: Conservation 2004: Working with the Project Culture - The UKIC Annual Conference, Liverpoool, UK, 8-9 July 2004.
- Henderson, J. and Thompson, C. 1997. Identifying factors causing damage to welsh coal mining collections. Presented at: Industrial Collections Care and Conservation, Cardiff, 9-11 April 1997 Presented at Dollery, D. and Henderson, J. eds.Industrial Collections Care and Conservation. Cardiff: Council of Museums in Wales and United Kingdom Institute for Conservation
- Dollery, D. and Henderson, J. 1996. Conservation records for the archaeologists?. Presented at: Copenhagen Congress: Archaeological Conservation and its Consequences, Copenhagen, Denmark, 26-30 August 1996Preprints of the contributions to the Copenhagen Congress, 26-30 August 1996: archaeological conservation and its consequences. pp. 43-47.
Monographs
- Henderson, J. 2014. Surveying the conservation landscape. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff: Welsh Government. Available at: https://gov.wales/topics/culture-tourism-sport/museums-archives-libraries/collections-and-conservation/surveying-conservation-landscape/?lang=en
- Henderson, J. 2013. Managing the Library and Archive environment. Technical Report.
- 2009. Conservation in Wales: The role of science in conservation. Cardiff: Welsh Government. Available at: http://www.welshmuseumsfederation.org/en/news-archive/resources-landing/Collections/collections-documentation.html
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2007. Spotlight on Musueums: CyMAL Baselines 2006. Technical Report.
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2004. What's in store? Towards a Welsh strategy for the management of, and access to, the archaeological evidence of our past. Cardiff: Council of Museums in Wales.
- Henderson, J. and Parkes, P. 2003. What's in store? Towards a Welsh strategy for the management of,and access to, archaeological collections. Project Report. Cardiff: Council of Museums in Wales.
- Henderson, J. 2000. The future of our recorded past: A survey of library and archive collections in Welsh repositories. Project Report. LISC.
Other
- Henderson, J. 2022. Meet our Trustees. Vol. 87. International Institute For Conservation of Historic and Artisitic Works.
Websites
- Henderson, J., Hopes, D. and Waller, R. 2021. I have my perspective, you have yours. [Online]. ICON The Institute of Conservation. Available at: https://www.icon.org.uk/resource/bringing-benefits-to-heritage-through-collaboration.html
- Henderson, J. 2021. What made you realise that you wanted to be a conservator?. [Online]. ICON Website: ICON The Institute of Conservation. Available at: https://www.icon.org.uk/resource/plowden-medal-henderson.html
- Henderson, J. 2018. Managing uncertainty for preventive conservation. Studies in Conservation 63(S1), pp. S108-S112. (10.1080/00393630.2018.1479936)
Research
Projects
Kairouan Manuscript Project 2022
Preventive Conservation instruction in partnership with Universität Hamburg’s Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures, and the National Heritage Institute of Tunisia witht he aim to preserve and promote the study of the manuscript collection of the National Laboratory for the Preservation and Conservation of Parchment and Manuscripts (the NLPCPM) in Raqqada, Kairouan, Tunisia. link
Spotlight on Museums 2020
Commissioned by Welsh Government (MALD) as PI working with Phil Parkes and the Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales to collect data, statistics and information about Welsh museums and their work to enable the articulation of the value of the impacts they make and inform policy. The research will be used to help with strategic planning for museums in Wales, help museums benchmark with other museums and assist the Welsh Assembly Government to determine policy priorities.
Surveying the Conservation Landscape
Commissioned by Welsh Government (CyMAL) and National Library of Wales (NLW), Aberystwyth to produce a report which revisits three key recommendations from the 2000 Lisc report 'The Future of our Recorded Past'. The research considered whether these recommendations had been actioned, remained valid or required further actions. I reviewed a range of relevant strategy documents and interviewed leading figures representing key stakeholders in the preservation and care of the collections in Wales. The research found that actions had happened under each recommendation, that in general the recommendations were still considered a priority but that each should be adapted in the light of actions in the last decade.http://gov.wales/topics/culture-tourism-sport/museums-archives-libraries/collections-and-conservation/surveying-conservation-landscape/?lang=en
Firing Line
Consultant, with Phil Parkes on Conservation for the development of a new museum in Cardiff Castle.
Spotlight on Museums 2011
A comprehensive survey of Wales' museums and collections published by of the Welsh Assembly Government. 106 of Wales's 143 museums participated in the survey, including Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales sites and independent and local authority museums. The detailed survey looked at the subject, number and significance of collections, access and learning, audience development and physical aspects such as buildings, facilities and storage. It also provides information on the numbers of staff and volunteers working in the sector, working patterns and finance including admission charges, budgets and funding and support arrangements. Funded by CyMAL
What's In Store
In 2003 a partnership comprising The Council of Museums in Wales, National Museums & Galleries of Wales and the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales commissioned a survey of the Welsh archaeological archive. The survey, undertaken by Jane Henderson and Phil Parkes of Cardiff University, aimed at providing evidence of the extent and physical condition of archaeological archives relating to Wales that exist in museums, archaeological units, universities, other institutions and with independent archaeologists. The extensive survey led to a detailed report about the size and condition of the archive and included a number of recommendations. Following consultation within the profession eight recommendations emerged and these are outlined in the report What's in Store? which was published and presented to Alun Pugh, Minister for Culture, Welsh Language and Sport in March 2004. Funded by Council of Museums in Wales, National Museum Wales, RCAHM
The Future of our Recorded Past
In 2000 commissioned by Libraries and Information Services Council Wales LISC (W)) to offer authoritative advice to the Welsh Assembly Government on the state and status of library and archive collections in Wales. LISC (W) commissioned the survey to examine library and archive collections in repositories in Wales in particular the status of their conservation and preservation needs in the light of the holding institutions' other responsibilities.
Store Assessment National Maritime Museum
This project was funded by the National Maritime Museum.
Teaching
Contributory Lecturer:
- Investigating Archaeology
- Introduction to Conservation Skills
Part Two Undergraduate Modules
Course Leader
- Museums Collections Management - 20 Credits
Contributory Lecturer:
- Conservation Skills in the Profession
- Advanced Practical skills
Postgraduate Modules
Course Leader
- Assessment And Design For Collections Care - 40 Credits
- Making Conservation Decisions – 20 Credits
- Collection Care in the Museum Environment - 20 Credits
Contributory Lecturer
- Practical Projects 2
- Advanced Practical Projects
- Death and Commemoration
Biography
Jane Henderson, BSc, MSc, PACR, FIIC.
My interests relate to sustainability, influence and decision making and I am keen to explore both ideas and practice in these areas. I am determined to work towards equality of access within the heritage sector whether in terms of users engaging with collections or managers making choices for heritage policy.
Education and qualifications
1998-1999 Cardiff University M.Sc. Care of Collections with Distinction
1984-1987 University of Wales B.Sc. Hons Archaeological Conservation second class.
1997-1998 City and Guilds & MTI. Internally Verify the Assessment Process NVQ (D34)
1992 National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health. National General Certificate: Occupational Safety & Health (NEBOSH) With Distinction
Honours and awards
- Winner Plowden medal for significant contribution to the advancement of the conservation profession 2021 video interview
- Shortlisted Chwarae Teg Womenspire, Woman in STEM 2021
- Shortlisted Personal Tutor of the Year, Enriching Student Lives Awards, 2020
- Awarded Senior Fellow Higher Education Academy August 2017
- Award for Employability, Enriching Student Lives Award, 2016
- Supervisor for winner Icon student conservator award, 2015 video
- Award for Staff Sustainability, Enriching Student Lives Awards, 2013
- Supervisor for winner of Icon student conservator award, 2010
- Winner of school award for best MSc thesis, 1999
Professional memberships
- Elected Fellow of International Institue for Conservation (IIC)
- Professionally Accredited conservator ICON
- Trustee Welsh Federation of Museums and Art Galleries
- Member ICOM
- Member Museums Association
- Invited member of the Museum Association Decolonisation Leaders Network 2022-2023
Academic positions
August 2019 - present Professor of Conservation, Cardiff University
August 2016 - August 2019 Reader, Cardiff University
August 2011- August 2016 Senior Lecturer, Cardiff University
June 2011-August 2011 Lecturer, Cardiff University
Sept 2002-June 2011 Professional Tutor, Cardiff University
1998-2011 Consultant, Collections Care Consultancy
1999-August 2002 Grants Officer p/t. Heritage Lottery Fund
1993-1998 Conservation Manager, The Council of Museums in Wales
1991-1993 Archaeology / Antiquities Conservatory, The Council of Museums in Wales
Committees and reviewing
Reviews
Editorial Board Science Museum Group Journal
Editorial Panel Journal of the Institue for Conservation
The European Science Foundation reviewer 2022
Technical Commitee IIC Congress 2020
Guest Editor Journal of the American Institue Special Issue on Collection Care (2017) Editorial
Nature Ecology & Evolution