Registration Scheme

Broaden your horizons, improve your salary and employment prospects, anddemonstrate commitment to your professional status by completing the Archivesand Records Association Registration Scheme.

If you are keen to demonstrate your ongoing commitment to your career in archives, records management or archive conservation, then embarking upon the ARA's Registration Scheme is a positive first step.

To participate in the scheme you will need to be a trained Archivist, Records Manager or Archive Conservator and have had at least 3 years of experience in the industry.

Why Join the Registration Scheme?

Embarking upon and completing the scheme enables you to:

  • demonstrate your commitment to your professional status
  • get the most out of your job through ongoing learning as part of your 'Continued Professional Development'
  • stay abreast of new and changing techniques
  • broaden your horizons and help you adapt to change
  • access new networking opportunities
  • improve your job package and salary prospects

In addition the ARA Registration Scheme:

  • provides a framework for candidates to complete a structured development programme,
  • provides a means for assessment and formal recognition of your achievements and progress
  • will take a minimum of 3 years to complete
  • will allow you to add the letters RMARA after your name.

Who is the Registration Scheme for?

The ARA Registration Scheme is open to ARA Members who have the necessary qualifications in addition to three years professional experience:

For Archives and Records Managers:

  • a degree (or recognised equivalent) and
  • a Diploma/MA from a University Archives Course accredited by the Association or the former Society of Archivists Diploma

For Archive Conservators:

  • The ARA Certificate in Archive Conservation

Where can I find out more?

If you are interested in finding out more about the ARA Registration Scheme please contact our Registration Scheme Registrar This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Our Registration Scheme Guidance notes are currently under review. Pending their revision, sections of the existing Guidance Notes are provided throughout  the Registration Scheme pages.

Part 1 - Information for Members considering the Registration Scheme is available here:

pdf Reg_Scheme_Guide_pt_1_Introduction.pdf 150.14 Kb

Is Financial Support available?

Limited Bursaries are available to help Members attend relevant events and training courses.  

 

Last Updated (Friday, 20 May 2011 11:42) Wednesday, 28 July 2010 12:47