Natalia Maliga

Natalia Maliga is a highly skilled conservator with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Arts from The Cooper Union and a Graduate Diploma in Conservation of Books and Library Materials from West Dean College.

Currently, Natalia Maliga holds a position as a conservator at the prestigious Newberry Library, where she applies her expertise in the preservation of books and other valuable materials.

With an extensive background in conservation, Natalia Maliga has completed a long-term conservation internship at the renowned Library of Congress and short-term book conservation internships at various institutions, including the Library of Congress, the National Archive in Krakow, and the Central Archives of Historical Records in Warsaw.

Natalia Maliga also dedicated her time to volunteering at the Watson Library book conservation lab at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcasing her commitment to the field of conservation and continuous learning.

Her educational journey includes a Graduate Diploma in Conservation of Books and Library Materials from West Dean College, a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fine and Studio Arts from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, and a high school diploma in Media Communications from Brooklyn Technical High School.

Natalia Maliga has held various roles in prestigious organizations, including being an Advanced Book Conservation Intern at the Library of Congress, a Conservation Intern at the Library of Congress, a Conservation Intern at The National Archive of Krakow, and a Conservation Intern at the Central Archives of Historical Records. She also served as an Art Teacher at the Saturday Program at The Cooper Union, demonstrating her passion for education and sharing her knowledge with others.