Membership

Membership

Library membership entitles patrons to borrow from the ALC Library. Note some items are reserved for use only by ALC staff and students as outlined in the ALC Library Use Policy.

Membership categories

Current ALC staff and students receive free library membership.

The following may apply for free membership:

• pastors, lay workers, staff of congregations and schools of the Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand (LCANZ)
• reciprocal borrowers (see conditions under Reciprocal borrowing).

All other applicants may purchase a community membership.

Refer to the ALC Library fee schedule for current fees and other charges.

Applying for membership

Apply online or in person via one of these options: 

• complete and submit an online application form, or
• visit the library in person for assistance.