Introduction to Identification and Care of Photographic Materials

Activity type               Webinar

Facilitator                   Marie-Lou Beauchamp

Language                    French

Dates and times June 3 and 10, 2026, from 1:00 pm (ET) to 3:30 pm (ET)

Description
This two-part webinar series discusses how to use distinctive characteristics to differentiate and recognize various photographic processes. It will also cover appropriate techniques for storing and handling photographic collections. This webinar, offered in French only, also emphasizes French vocabulary and English equivalents in order to give participants the basic knowledge necessary to use freely available English-language resources online.

The webinar can be considered an introduction to CCI’s two-day workshop, “Care and Handling of Photographic Materials,” which offers a more comprehensive hands-on experience with in-depth course content.

This webinar is ideally suited for curators, collection managers, archivists, and others responsible for the preservation of photographic collections.

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• identify and understand the differences in structure and composition of the most common traditional photographic processes
• understand appropriate handling, storage and display procedures for photographic collections

Registration information
This webinar is open to all. However, priority will be given to members of the heritage community based in Canada.

Privacy Notice

The collection of personal information is authorized by paragraph 4(2)(k) of the Department of Canadian Heritage Act and is required to process your registration. Collection and use of this personal information are in accordance with the *Privacy Act. This information will be used to determine registration priority, as the learning activities have a limited capacity. The personal information collected is described in the personal information bank PSU 938 – Outreach Activities and will be retained for two years. Failure to provide relevant information may result in the rejection of your request. Under the [Privacy Act*](https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/ENG/ACTS/P-21/index.html), you have the right of access to, and correction of, your personal information. To exercise either of these rights, contact Canadian Heritage’s Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Coordinator by email at aiprp-atip@pch.gc.ca. If you are not satisfied with Canadian Heritage’s response to your privacy concern, you may wish to contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada by telephone at 1-800-282-1376.