CCI Available Workshops Survey

1) Bug Bites

This series focuses on integrated pest management (IPM), including how to identify pests and understand their capacity to endanger objects and evade control. Participants will learn to evaluate effective ways of reducing pest numbers through specific control methods available to heritage professionals and the risks these methods may pose to collections. Participants will also review how to develop an IPM plan. The target audience is staff and volunteers of cultural facilities who are responsible for the physical integrity, research or exhibition of cultural property collections, which may all be impacted by pest activity.

Upon completion of this series, participants will be able to

recognize and identify organisms that are detrimental to the longevity of collections,
respond to the discovery of pests by choosing from a suite of options and
assess cultural property for pest risks and propose an IPM plan to mitigate them.

2) Digital Preservation

This webinar series is offered in three two-hour sessions over three days and outlines best practices for preserving digital information. Topics covered include appropriate selection criteria for physical carriers as well as tools for taking stock of existing digital assets and for developing digital preservation policies, plans and procedures. Software and hardware solutions for digital preservation in small to medium-sized heritage institutions are also recommended.

Upon completion of this series, participants will be able to

identify digital assets in their institution and assess the risk and impacts of losing access to these assets;
develop a digital preservation policy, a plan and procedures;
understand the factors relevant to the choice of physical carriers; and
install and use hardware and software for the purpose of preserving digital assets in smaller heritage institutions.

3) Introduction to Digitization

This series is offered over two sessions of two hours each. The first session focuses on all aspects of flatbed scanning of reflective objects (such as paper) as well as slides and transparencies. Topics include understanding and selecting equipment; understanding image resolution, bit depth and colour accuracy; selecting file formats for long-term preservation; understanding scanning workflow and its components; and identifying and resolving common scanning problems. Demonstrations will include scanner calibration, scanning and post-processing.

The second session covers identification of analog and electronic audio and video media, basic concepts for digital audio and video formats, recommended recording specifications and preservation formats and file size estimations. Demonstrations will be given for analog-to-digital audio conversion, born-digital audio recording, analog-to-digital video conversion and born-digital video recording.

4) Introduction to Exhibit Lighting

This three part series will provide an overview of exhibit lighting for museums and galleries. The presentations will highlight preservation and visibility considerations for lighting, such as object light-sensitivity, illuminance levels and light dose management. Differences between illuminant types will also be discussed, particularly through comparisons of LED lighting technology and incandescent sources. The series is suitable for anyone who contributes to lighting decisions in museums, galleries and archives.

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to

assess the risks associated with illuminating objects, considering their light-sensitivity and future exposure conditions;
analyze the visibility and aesthetic aspects of lighting design; and
understand the different illuminants available, with a focus on LED technology.

5) Introduction to the Care of Metals in Collections

This series provides a general overview of metals and corrosion. Included is information about the properties of metals and how to identify them, as well as a discussion of common corrosion products and environments that cause corrosion.

Upon completion of this series, participants will be able to

identify a wide variety of metals,
identify corrosion problems associated with metals and
provide basic care for common metals.

6) Introduction to the Care of Textiles

This series is an introduction to the care of costumes and textiles commonly found in Canadian collections. Fundamental information about fibres, structures and manufacturing processes that affect the long-term stability of textiles is provided. Both inherent and environmental agents of deterioration and typical signs of damage are described. A wide range of preventive conservation topics specifically related to textiles is explored. Basic conservation interventions are presented, and issues in ethical decision making are addressed.

Upon completion of this series, participants will be able to

carry out safe handling and documentation procedures for textiles;
prepare textiles, costumes and accessories for storage and display;
recognize agents of deterioration and understand how they degrade textiles; and
implement preventive conservation procedures for textiles.

7) Introduction to the Identification and Care of Photographic Materials

This series is an introduction to the identification and care of photographic materials. The series will discuss how to use identifying features to differentiate and identify a select range of photographic processes. Proper storage and handling techniques for photograph collections will also be covered.

8) Photography on a Dime: Thrifty Tools and Free Software for Heritage Professionals

In this webinar, CCI photographers will share ideas on how to fabricate studio equipment from common household items when working with a small budget, highlight valuable open-source software programs and demonstrate their key features for editing cultural heritage images and discuss the inexpensive tools that they use in the CCI studio.
This webinar will also be an opportunity for participants to exchange ideas.

9) Preservation Techniques for Archaeological Field Work

This series will include information about the documentation, handling and packaging of objects found during excavation. It will also review basic conservation practices that can be implemented in the field to preserve archaeological objects. The series also discusses artifact material types typically found in various burial settings. This series is suitable for archaeologists, archaeology students, curators and conservators who may have to deal with freshly excavated objects.

10) Products Used for Display, Storage and Transportation

This three-part series provides an overview of products commonly used to display and store museum objects. Products covered include woods, papers, paints, sheets, foams, gaskets, etc. The series is suitable for staff and volunteers involved in collection management, including storage and exhibition.

Upon completion of this series, participants will be able to

understand the interactions between products and objects,
select products that are suitable for use in museums or archives,
understand the properties of many types of products available on the market and
verify information or test products for compatibility with objects.

CCI Available Workshops

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* 1. Please select the top CCI Workshop that you and your Organization would benefit from most this year. Select two more for Question #2.

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* 2. List your top three choices in order of importance.

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* 3. List any other training needs that your organization requires.