ARMA Nashville Area Chapter

Diane Mills
Email: Dmills5062@aol.com
P.O. Box 290694
Nashville TN 37229-0694
Home: 615-834-8717
Fax: 615-221-5683

ARMA Nashville Area Chapter

WHAT IS ARMA?

The Association of Records Managers and Administrators, Inc. (ARMA) is a non-profit international management association formed July 1, 1975 to promote a scientific interest in records and informationa management. The objectives are to provide a forum for research and the exchange of ideas and knowledge; to foster professionalism; to develop and promulgate workable standards and practices; and to furnish a source of records and information management guidance. ARMA has chapters in the United States and Canada and is affiliated with the International Records Management Federal (I.R.M.F.) and its organizations in South Africa, Australia, Japan, and New Zealand.
Local chapters and regional seminars, plus the annual ARMA International Conference, offer meetings on a regular basis to exchange ideas, discuss problems, and hear speakers who are knowledgeable in various areas of records and information management.

WHAT ARMA CAN DO FOR YOU

Helps you meet and make friends with people in other organizations having records/information management problems similar to your own.

Affords you an opportunity to hear and ask questions of the best experts in the country.

Gives you an opportunity to become better known in your chosen field.

Permits you to make your contribution to the advancement of the information management profession.

Assists you in expanding your knowledge and perspective in ways that will enhance your growth.

ARMA distributes publications, including, the professional journal, Infopro, and a quarterly newsletter. A bookstore is available as an information resource. You also receive a discount on certain technical publications produced by ARMA.
Offers you professional and social networking opportunities.

WHAT IS RECORDS AND INFORMATION

Records and information management is the science of managing records and information from creation to final disposition.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

FILES MANAGEMENT

CORRESPONDENCE MANAGEMENT

FORMS AND REPORTS MANAGEMENT

INFORMATION RETRIEVAL

RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULES

VITAL RECORDS PROTECTION

INACTIVE RECORDS STORAGE

HISTORICAL DOCUMENTATION