Transportation of artifacts. Scientific examination and analysis of museum objects and archaeological materials. Advice on preserving a historic house or property. Collections assessment surveys. Advice for conservation or restoration treatment for valuable works of art. Conservation and restoration training. CCI also provides project-specific teams for conservation, scientific, and testing projects. Its Paper Group works with archives and libraries in preserving and restoring their collections. Research conducted by the Paper Group includes paper bleaching, enzyme use, washing, and de-acidification. The CCI also self-publishes a variety of materials related to its work. As well, each year it publishes the CCI, the Journal of the Canadian Conservation Institute. With a staff of about 80 to 100, the CCI has treated more than 13,000 objects for the heritage community, has published hundreds of scientific papers, and has distributed in excess of one million publications. The Institute responds to at least 2,000 requests for assistance annually. Working together in well-equipped, fully secure, climate-controlled laboratories, conservators, chemists, engineers, biologists, and other professionals handle projects ranging from information inquiries to complex treatments and research. References External links Official website Archived - Canadian Conservation Institute 1972 establishments in Canada Scientific organizations based in Canada Conservation and restoration of cultural heritage Collections care Art history Museology Special operating agencies of Canada Department of Canadian Heritage