Professional Development Resources for Archivists

Professional Development Resources for Archivists:

Association of Records Managers and Administrators International (ARMA): 

http://www.arma.org/r1/professional-development

ARMA is a non-profit association and authoritative resource for information professionals in all industries in the United States and in over 30 countries across the world. ARMA offers a variety of continuing education programs ranging from certificate programs, conference sessions, online courses, live events, publications, and webinars. Core competencies and standards for information professionals are also established and presented by this association.



Society of American Archivists (SAA): 

http://www2.archivists.org

The Society of American Archivists is the largest and oldest association for archival professionals in North America. Dedicated to promoting excellence in this information profession, the SAA offers a wide array of professional resources and serves as a central information exchange for American archivists. The SAA offers an extensive catalog of continuing education courses, webinars, and workshops, as well as a Digital Archives Specialist certificate program. 

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