What is records and information management?

Records and information management is the systematic control of all records, regardless of media, from their creation or receipt, through their processing, distribution, organization, storage, and retrieval to their ultimate disposition.

The profession has evolved a great deal from the days when records were printed on paper and stored in filing cabinets. Today, the professional records and information manager needs to be knowledgeable not only in the traditional approaches to information management, but also in new, high-tech methodologies.

As the technology has become more complex, the volume of records larger, and the risk of damage or liability greater, there is a growing need for highly skilled records personnel. As a result, an increasing number of corporations, government agencies, universities, utilities, and many other organizations are turning to professional records managers, and those records managers are turning to ARMA International.

With opportunities for professional development, networking, and job placement, membership in ARMA International can help you prepare for a career in this changing profession. Information about the Association, membership, industry specific groups, and ARMA annual conferences is available on the ARMA Web site at www.arma.org.

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