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To kick off our third week of Records Management Month, here is some information on professional associations specializing in records management that offer membership, educational opportunities, standards and guidelines, and many other resources for records
management professionals to enhance their knowledge and stay current with industry trends and best practices.
The Virginia Association of Government Archives and Records Administrators (VAGARA) is a statewide not-for-profit association providing guidance and fostering collaboration
of records managers, archivists, and information professionals in state and local government for managing
The National Association of Government Archives and Records Administrators (NAGARA) is
a professional association dedicated to the educational and professional development of records and information management professionals in federal, state, and local government. The association encourages ongoing collaboration of government agencies in the effective
exchange and management of information through continued growth and expansion of government records management and archival records programs. More information on NAGARA's initiatives can be found at
http://nagara.org
The Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA International) is a not-for-profit association offering educational resources for managing paper and electronic records for professionals representing different industries nationally and locally. Online courses for professional development, membership, and developing standards for industry-wide implementation are but a few of the many resources offered by ARMA. Please visit
http://www.arma.org for more information. Also, stay up-to-date with ARMA International events and services through its local chapters throughout The Association of Information and Image Management (AIIM) is a global non-profit association providing informational and educational resources to information professionals
on the latest digital and technological advances for organizing, sharing, and retaining information in today's organizations. AIIM is recognized by many professionals and industries for its training and certification designations including:
Business Process Management (BPM), Electronic Records Management(ERM), and Enterprise Content Management (ECM). Please visit http://www.aiim.org for more information.