Teaching library

Most documents are published under an open licence: they may be downloaded, printed, translated and reused in one's own training, citing the source. The aim is for knowledge to circulate as widely as possible, especially in regions where access to specialised works is limited.

Some documents, notably those containing confidential cases, are reserved for trainees and alumni.

The search engine filters by theme, level (introductory, intermediate, advanced), profession, language and format. Recommended reading pathways guide beginners: for example "Checking a shipment of works of art" or "Carrying out provenance research".

Each resource states its reading or viewing time, its prerequisites and related resources.

Content is written by the Academy's trainers, guest researchers and volunteer alumni. An editorial committee checks legal accuracy, teaching quality and accessibility. Updates are dated and earlier versions archived.

Trainees and alumni may propose a resource: practice manual, anonymised case, translation.

Videos are subtitled in the three languages and accompanied by transcripts. Manuals exist in a format accessible to screen readers. Heavy documents can be downloaded in a light version for slow connections.

An offline version of the library is distributed on a drive to trainees in regions with limited connectivity.

Each document states its licence, author, date and citation reference. Images used are royalty-free or authorised. Works reproduced are shown with the agreement of rights holders or under the teaching exception.

Users are invited to report any error or any content that seems inaccurate or inappropriate.

The Academy's reception service answers practical questions Monday to Friday, in French, English and Spanish, and can direct each visitor to the programme, scholarship or free resource that fits their situation. A guidance counsellor also offers a thirty-minute individual meeting, by appointment, to build a realistic training pathway.

Trainees' feedback is valuable: each session gives rise to a questionnaire, and the most useful suggestions are examined each quarter by the teaching committee. Do not hesitate to write to report a difficulty, propose a subject or tell us what the training has changed in your practice.