Marcela Szekely

Marcela Szekely is an experienced conservation professional with a strong background in archival preservation and book conservation. Currently serving as the Head of Conservation Department at the National Library of Israel since September 2019, Marcela has previously worked as a Preservation and Conservation Consultant for the Knesset Archives and Museum and was a Book and Paper Conservator at both the National Library of Israel and Yad Vashem. Marcela's expertise includes the conservation of historical documents and artworks, and Marcela has contributed to various projects, such as digitization initiatives. Educational achievements include a Master’s degree with Distinction in Art History and Archaeology and a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology & Sociology with a specialization in Art History, both obtained from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Additional roles include guiding at prominent museums and contributing to fundraising efforts at The Jerusalem Foundation.