| ARMA International is a not-for-profit association serving more than 10,000 information management professionals in the United States, Canada, and over 30 other nations. ARMA International members include records and information managers, MIS and ADP professionals, imaging specialists, archivists, hospital administrators, legal administrators, librarians, and educators. |
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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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Vision
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. |
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Values
We, ARMA International, believe . . .
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 That our members come first in everything we do
In respecting each other as equals
In affording members and staff the opportunity for professional development
In actively soliciting and welcoming input from others
That individual contributions are both valued and recognized
In recognizing members and staff as partners on our team
In providing the right information to all requests at the right time
In doing business with respect, integrity, and professionalism
In the power of sharing what we know
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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. |
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Organizational Structure
ARMA International Headquarters is in Prairie Village, KS.
ARMA International's leadership consists of professional staff, committee chairmen, and elected officers.
ARMA International is divided into 10 regions, each with a Director who serves on the ARMA International Board of Directors. 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. |
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| Benefits of Membership |
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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. |
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Technical Publications/Bookstore
Discounted to ARMA members, these publications are available to you as a resource in the records and information management fields.
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ARMA Bookstore
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. |
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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. |
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ICRM
The Information Management Journal
As the leading professional journal in the field, it's filled with articles and information on the growing records and information management industry. |
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InfoPro
The newsletter keeps you up-to-date on Association activities and issues. |
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Legislative Awareness
ARMA International works to improve legislation that affects the records and information management industry.
Canadian Legislative and Regulatory Committee
U.S. Government Relations Committee |
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Job placement services that link individuals with organizations looking for qualified records management employees.
ARMA CareerLink |
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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. |
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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. |
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