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COVID-19 Protocols and Advice

Lutheran Archives COVID-19 procedures

To manage space in the research room, we require all researchers, visitors and records depositors to book your visit to Lutheran Archives. Please ring us on (08) 8340 4009 or email us to make an appointment. 

Following current advice from SA Health, face masks are optional and may be worn according to personal discretion in shared or crowded spaces.

See our protocols and advice below for research visits, depositing or donating records, payments, book sales or other reasons.

Please do not enter Lutheran Archives if:

  • you are sick, have a cough, fever, sore throat, or any cold or flu symptoms OR you share a household with someone who is sick or has those symptoms
  • you have been diagnosed with COVID-19, are a close contact of someone diagnosed with COVID-19, or you are awaiting PCR test results
  • you have been told to isolate or quarantine.

Research visits

Lutheran Archives is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (closed Wednesday). There are two research blocks per day: 9.30am–12 noon and 12:30pm–3.00pm. Please contact us to book a space: lutheran.archives@lca.org.au or (08) 8340 4009.

Do I need to book? Expand

Yes, a limited number of research desks are available. Bookings can be made up to two weeks in advance.

Can I book into both sessions? Expand

You may book a morning (9.30am–12:00 noon) and an afternoon block (12:30pm–3.00pm) on the same day.

What if I’m late? Expand

Please arrive punctually. If you have not arrived after 30 minutes, we reserve the right to assign your desk reservation to another researcher.

How much will it cost? Expand

Lutheran Archives does not charge a set fee for access to the collection, but gratefully accepts donations from visitors and researchers to support our ongoing work.

What other facilities or services are there? Expand

No food, drink or large bags are allowed in the reading room, but researchers are welcome to eat in the kitchen area.

What health and safety measures are in place? Expand
  • Visitors are asked not to enter if they have cold and flu symptoms.
  • Face masks may be worn according to personal discretion in shared or crowded spaces.
  • Hand sanitiser will be available for visitors to use on entry and exit.
  • All visitors are asked to maintain social distancing while on the premises (1.5m).

Depositing or donating records

Opening hours for Lutheran Archives are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (closed Wednesday) from 9.30am to 3.00pm. Please contact us to arrange your visit: lutheran.archives@lca.org.au or (08) 8340 4009.

What do I need to do in advance? Expand
  • Please ring or email us in advance, so that we can discuss:
    • the items you are seeking to deposit/donate
    • whether the items fit within our collection scope
  • Due to the limited number of people that can fit in our reception space at one time, please make an appointment to ensure you don’t have to wait on arrival.
  • Make an electronic list of the items in each box - please email this to lutheran.archives@lca.org.au (templates available on request)
  • Place items into cardboard boxes (no plastic tubs, suitcases or other rigid and non-recyclable containers). The filled box should not be any heavier than 7kg.
What should I do on arrival at Lutheran Archives? Expand
  • Please report to our front desk along with your list of items to deposit. You will be asked to fill out and sign a deposit form.
  • Use the hand sanitiser on entry and exit.
  • Ensure that you practise physical distancing (1.5m).
  • Avoid touching items or surfaces where unnecessary.
  • Face masks may be worn according to personal discretion in shared or crowded spaces.
What health and safety measures are in place? Expand
  • Visitors are asked not to enter if they have cold and flu symptoms.
  • Face masks may be worn according to personal discretion in shared or crowded spaces.
  • Hand sanitiser will be available for visitors to use on entry and exit.
  • All visitors are asked to maintain social distancing while on the premises (1.5m).

Payments, book sales or other reasons

Opening hours for Lutheran Archives are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (closed Wednesday) from 9.30am to 3.00pm. Please contact us to arrange your visit: lutheran.archives@lca.org.au or (08) 8340 4009.

What should I do on arrival at Lutheran Archives? Expand
  • Use the hand sanitiser on entry and exit.
  • Ensure that you practise physical distancing (1.5m).
  • Avoid touching items or surfaces where unnecessary.
  • Face masks may be worn according to personal discretion in shared or crowded spaces.
What types of payment do you accept? Expand

We have credit card/EFTPOS facilities onsite. We are also happy to invoice you for later payment via electronic transfer or credit card online. We also accept cash, cheque or money order.

What health and safety measures are in place? Expand
  • Visitors are asked not to enter if they have cold and flu symptoms.
  • Face masks may be worn according to personal discretion in shared or crowded spaces.
  • Hand sanitiser will be available for visitors to use on entry and exit.
  • All visitors are asked to maintain social distancing while on the premises (1.5m).

Lutheran Archives

27 Fourth Street, Bowden SA 5007

Rachel Kuchel – Director & Archivist
Bethany Pietsch - Reference Archivist (Monday-Tuesday)
Benjamin Hollister - Reference Archivist (Thursday-Friday)
Angela Schilling - Collections Archivist
lutheran.archives@lca.org.au
08 8340 4009

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