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Scientific Services –
Product and Material Evaluation

Description:
CCI offers advice on the suitability of materials for use in conservation applications. The advice is based on knowledge acquired about materials as well as results from physical and chemical testing and analysis. See CCI's Scientific Examination and Analysis and Archival/Library Materials Testing 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 general questions or update inquiries:
CCI will respond to general questions or update inquiries related to this service within 2 working days when queries are submitted:

  • to Client Services by telephone or e-mail (cci-icc_services@pch.gc.ca)
  • through online forms on CCI’s main Web site or the “Preserving my Heritage” site

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.

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