Mission
The mission of ARMA International is to provide education, research and networking opportunities to information professionals, to enable them to use their skills and experience to leverage the value of records, information and knowledge as corporate assets and as contributors to organizational success. |
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Operating Principles
ARMA International will accomplish its mission:
- by being a leader in advancing records, information and knowledge management as a discipline and a profession through the development of and promotion of related standards and by influencing public legislation and improving awareness of the value of records, information and knowledge management;
- by organizing and promoting quality programs of education and training, networking and research within the records, information and knowledge management profession;
- by providing opportunities which promote the professional growth of our members, associates and the profession;
- by building, promoting and participating in cooperative alliances and partnerships with related professional groups.
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The New Vision of ARMA
At ARMA International, we recognize that information is a vital asset of every organization. Our vision is to provide leadership in education, research and networking for the benefit of information professionals. |
ARMA Value Statements
We, ARMA International, believe...
- That our MEMBERS come FIRST in everything we do;
- In the POWER of sharing what we know;
- In RESPECTING each other as equals;
- That individual contributions are both VALUED and RECOGNIZED;
- In providing the RIGHT information, to ALL requests, at the RIGHT time;
- In actively soliciting and WELCOMING input from our members;
- In affording members and staff the OPPORTUNITY for professional development;
- In doing business with RESPECT, INTEGRITY, and RESPONSIVENESS;
- In recognizing members, vendors, and staff as PARTNERS on our team.
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Code of Professional Responsibility
The Code of Professional Responsibility for Records and Information Managers is intended to increase the awareness of ethical issues among information and records management practitioners and to guide them in reflection, decision making, and action in two broad areas of ethical concern: society and the profession. |
Puget Sound Chapter of ARMA Mission
To Provide training and education, encourage personal growth, and promote a peer network in the information management field. |
Organizational Structure
ARMA International Headquarters is in Lenexa, KS.
ARMA International's leadership consists of professional staff, committee chairmen, and elected officers.
ARMA International is divided into 10 regions. At the local level, there are over 150 chapters throughout the US, Canada, Japan, New Zealand and Singapore. Local chapters hold regular meetings to provide members with networking, education, and leadership opportunities throughout the year. |
Benefits of Membership
Continuing Education
Through chapter meetings, local seminars, a correspondence course and the Annual Conference, ARMA members have the resources needed to keep pace with this rapidly changing industry. |
Technical Publications/Bookstore
Discounted to ARMA members, these publications are available to you as a resource in the records and information management fields. |
Networking Opportunities
Get to know others in your field who share the same challenges and concerns by networking in your local chapter as well as through the Association structure. |
Guidance Toward the CRM
The Certified Records Manager designation is granted by the Institute of Certified Records Managers (ICRM). ARMA members can receive guidance toward the CRM process for this valuable accomplishment. |
The Information Management Journal
The Information Management Journal is the leading source of information on topics and issues central to the management of records and information worldwide. |
Legislative Awareness
ARMA International works to improve legislation that affects the records and information management industry. |
Career Opportunities
Job placement services that link individuals with organizations looking for qualified records management employees. |
Specialized Committees
In addition to committee participation opportunities at the Association and chapter levels, ARMA International also offers the following:
• Industry Specific Groups (ISGs) bring together members working in specific industries such as insurance, petroleum, or transportation, to name a few.
• Technical Applications Committees (TACs) provide networking opportunities for concentrating on technologies or disciplines such as bar coding, forms management, and micrographics |
Annual Conference
Each year, ARMA International holds a conference bringing together records and information professionals from around the world for valuable educational and networking sessions. Join ARMA today and help shape YOUR national conference. |
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