MARA Blog
MARA Blog
Students in the MARA program and those interested in archives and preservation, electronic records management, information governance, and related fields are highly encouraged to visit this blog often. Managed by MARA Program Coordinator Darra Hofman and written by a current MARA student, this blog will keep you current with the MARA community and what’s happening in the profession.
Spotlight on Jim Merrifield, MARA Program Advisory Committee Member
Published: March 13, 2015 by Darren Ilett
MARA Program Advisory Committee Member Jim Merrifield is an Information Governance Professional (IGP) and Certified Information Professional (CIP) and currently serves as Records and Information Governance Manager with Robinson and Cole LLP.
Profile of MARA Alumna Amy Abadilla
Published: March 11, 2015 by Darren Ilett
A member of the second MARA cohort, 2012 alumna Amy Abadilla now works as a Records Coordinator for Sound Transit’s Procurement & Contracts division, based in Seattle, Washington.
ARMA AIEF Graduate Scholarships
Published: March 9, 2015 by Darren Ilett
Applications for ARMA AIEF Graduate Scholarships are being accepted through July 31, 2015.
Spotlight on Tanya Marshall, MARA Program Advisory Committee Member
Published: March 5, 2015 by Darren Ilett
MARA Program Advisory Committee Member Tanya Marshall serves as State Archivist and Director of the Vermont State Archives and Records Administration (VSARA).
Clinton and Email Records
Published: March 3, 2015 by Darren Ilett
Take a look at this post over at CNN about Hillary Clinton’s use of email and possible violation of records management practices.
ARMA RIM Certification / Certificate Reimbursement Scholarship
Published: March 3, 2015 by Darren Ilett
ARMA offers $500 RIM Certification / Certificate Reimbursement Scholarships.
Spotlight on Linda Muller, MARA Program Advisory Committee Member
Published: February 26, 2015 by Darren Ilett
MARA Program Advisory Committee member Linda Muller currently serves as the Director of Records and Information Management at Ricoh Legal (Ricoh Americas Corporation).
ARMA RIM Education Reimbursement Scholarship
Published: February 21, 2015 by Darren Ilett
ARMA offers $750 RIM Education Reimbursement Scholarships.
Internship and Job Listings at ANSI
Published: February 19, 2015 by Darren Ilett
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) site has a Career Opportunities page that lists job openings and internships.
Archie Motley Memorial Scholarship for Minority Students
Published: February 16, 2015 by Darren Ilett
Applications are due March 1, 2015, for the Archie Motley Memorial Scholarship for Minority Students.
Spotlight on Geof Huth, MARA Program Advisory Committee Member
Published: February 12, 2015 by Darren Ilett
MARA Program Advisory Committee member Geof Huth has two decades’ experience in the field of Records and Information Management and is an authority on best practices in records management in government.
The Ethics of Personal Information Management – Free ARMA Webinar
Published: February 11, 2015 by Dr. Pat Franks
On April 16, 2013, Norman Mooradian deliverd a MARA Guest Lecture on the topic of “Professional Ethics for Archives and Records Professionals.” You can use this link to the colloquia page.
This month, ARMA International is inviting members and non-members to view Norm’s new presentation, “The Ethics of Personal Information Management.” It’s free. All you need to do is register if you have not already. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Canadian Government Developing Cloud Computing Strategy–focus on keeping data in Country
Published: February 7, 2015 by Dr. Pat Franks
Cloud services present opportunities for public and private organizations to do more with less in terms of in-house technology and support. But there are drawbacks.
Theodore Calvin Pease Award
Published: January 30, 2015 by Darren Ilett
Applications for the Theodore Calvin Pease Award are due February 28, 2015.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Travel Award
Published: January 28, 2015 by Darren Ilett
Applications for the Oliver Wendell Holmes Travel Award are due February 28, 2015.
Internship with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Published: January 26, 2015 by Darren Ilett
The application deadline for this incredible internship is coming up soon: February 3, 2015. See details below.
Donald Peterson Student Travel Award
Published: January 22, 2015 by Darren Ilett
Applications for the Donald Peterson Student Travel Award are due February 28, 2015.
Harold T. Pinkett Minority Student Award
Published: January 20, 2015 by Darren Ilett
Applications for the Harold T. Pinkett Minority Student Award are due February 28, 2015.
Josephine Forman Scholarship
Published: January 17, 2015 by Darren Ilett
Applications for the Josephine Forman Scholarship are due February 28, 2015.
Mosaic Scholarship
Published: January 12, 2015 by Darren Ilett
Applications for the Mosaic Scholarship are due February 28, 2015.