On-site scientific services

Description:

CCI offers three on-site scientific services: analysis to determine the presence of toxic pesticide residues on museum objects (particularly those made of organic materials); non-destructive infrared spectroscopy analysis to determine the composition of material; and colour and gloss measurement. See CCI's On-site Scientific Services brochure for additional information.

Terms and Conditions:

This service is subject to CCI's Terms and Conditions.

Application Period:

Requests for this service can be submitted at any time.

Evaluation Process:

CCI confirms that clients are eligible for the service, and evaluates the request against CCI's Assessment Criteria. Recommendations are then forwarded to the appropriate Manager/Director for approval.

Fees and Eligibility:

Before requesting a service:

Services Standards:

Client satisfaction:

CCI will maintain an Overall Client Satisfaction rating of 95% (i.e. 95% of clients will be satisfied or very satisfied with the service they received from CCI), based on the following 11 quality parameters:

  • application process
  • acknowledgement of the initial request
  • explanation of fees
  • explanation of service to be provided
  • communication during the project
  • promptness of service
  • quality of service
  • usefulness of service
  • quality of written material provided (e.g. report)
  • dealings with staff (friendly, courteous, and helpful)
  • overall value

The Client Satisfaction rating for each individual parameter will not be less than 90%.

Response to scientific or technical advice:

CCI will respond to scientific or technical advice within 2 working days when queries are submitted:

  • via our Contact Us form or by telephone at 613-998-3721 or 1-866-998-3721 or by e-mail at cci-icc.services@pch.gc.ca

  • Note: CCI may require additional time to respond to some enquiries for scientific or technical advice, depending on the nature of the request.

Response to new requests:

CCI will respond to new requests within 3 weeks of receipt. Clients will be told at that time if their request has been accepted, and what terms, conditions, and fees (if any) will apply.