24 Jul Memo concerning the progressive reopening of the offices of the Quebec Gay Archives
The Quebec Gay Archives have recently put in place a series of measures designed to ensure that, when our offices reopen, the health and well-being of all will be taken into account. These measures are subject to change and will be updated according to the evolution of pandemic. Please see below the decisions that were taken by the employees and executive committee of the Archives concerning probable dates of reopening and the re-launch of volunteer activities:
- On site consultation at the Quebec Gay Archives will be begin by the month of September, and will be on an appointment-only basis. Until that time, reference question can be directed to the archivists at agq@videotron.ca. Our regular Thursday evening opening hours will not begin before the month of October, and will take place on an appointment-only basis two Thursdays per month. Supplementary information will be provided at a later time concerning precise dates and the necessary health protocols to be followed.
- Volunteer activities will not restart before the month of October, and only when the situation permits us to do so in a manner respectful of all public health guidelines. A maximum of three volunteers per activity will be permitted and all volunteers must register in advance. If any volunteers would like to be involved in “virtual committees”, they are asked to contact us.
- Only one stagiaire will be permitted on site at any one time during the pandemic.
- The Quebec Gay Archives will continue to accept donations of materials, but encourages all donors to wait, if possible, until conditions are more favourable to inter-personal contact.
You should note that, when our offices are open again for consultation and volunteer activities, face masks will be mandatory for employees, volunteers and visitors. The Quebec Gay Archives will be able to offer masks to those who do not have one. All activities are to be proscribed if a social distance of two metres between individuals is not possible.
For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Quebec Gay Archives at (514) 287-9987 or by email at agq@videotron.ca.
In solidarity,
The team of the Quebec Gay Archives