The Archives and Records Association and ARMA International announce a new partnership
The Archives and Records Association and ARMA International announce a new partnership.
ARMA International, an organisation based in the USA, is one of the world’s leading membership organisation serving professionals who manage and govern information assets. Like ARA, ARMA International is committed to providing their community of members and information management professionals with industry best practices and opportunities for professional development, ongoing education, and training.
ARA Members will be able to join ARMA as individual members at a discounted rate of $50. The full range of ARMA membership benefits include up-to-date industry knowledge, discounts on certification programs and conferences, free webinars, and networking opportunities.
ARMA members will be able to join ARA as individual members at a discounted rate of £40. This provides access to many of the member benefits enjoyed by ARA members including discounted conference rates and discounted/free training sessions.
The ARMA International partnership also provides opportunities for mutual promotion of associations’ conferences – ARMA InfoCon 2024 will be in Houston, Texas in October 2024 and ARA’s conference will be in Birmingham, UK, in August 2024.
John Chambers, Chief Executive, Archives and Records Association UK & Ireland, said:
“I am really happy to announce this partnership with ARMA International – we have so many things in common – including a commitment to providing our members with opportunities for professional development, ongoing education, and networking. The offer to our members from ARMA International will enhance these opportunities, particularly for our records manager and information governance professionals. I’m also confident our offer to ARMA members will provide great value to them, as it does to our UK and International members.”
Nathan Hughes, Executive Director & CEO, ARMA, said:
“As a leader in the industry we are delighted to partner with our international colleagues to continue to build a stronger collective that benefits our members and provides an educational resource for those seeking professional development and connectivity. Our partnership only grows this goal”
Members of both organisations can find out more about how to join each other’s organisations here.
About ARMA International
Founded in 1955, ARMA International has established itself as the leading authority in information governance. With a global membership base comprising nearly 5,000 professionals in 52 countries, ARMA is dedicated with providing the resources, tools, education and community required to empower individuals and organizations to manage their information as a strategic asset. Members represent the community of records management, information management, and information governance professionals who harness the benefits and reduce the risks of information. Our established information governance framework includes the Principles, the Information Governance Implementation Model, and the Information Governance Body of Knowledge (IGBOK). ARMA recognizes professionals who have mastered these concepts through the Information Governance Professional (IGP) Certification.