ARA International Group survey

We welcome your input.

We are looking to enhance our membership offer – particularly for International Members but also for Individual Members working overseas – by reinvigorating and extending the remit of the International Region. Please fill out this survey to help us understand how best we can help you.

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* 1. Optional

Name:

Organisation:

Please fill out our separate equalities monitoring survey in the link on our thank you message.

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* 2. Are you currently an ARA member?

Yes

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* 3. What is your current geographical location?

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* 4. Is it the same location as where you are professionally employed/based?

Yes

If no please provide details.

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* 5. Is it the same location as where you are, or would consider yourself to be, permanently resident?

Yes

If no please provide details.

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* 6. What is your current role?

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* 7. Are you a sole professional in your organisation?

Yes

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* 8. If No, how many are employed in your team?

2-5

6-10

11-14

15-19

20+

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* 9. How do you engage with ARA activities and events at the moment (select all that apply)?

I am a member of an existing ARA Section, Region or Group

I am on a Committee for an existing ARA Section, Region or Group

I attend the annual ARA Conference

I do not engage with ARA activities and events

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* 10. What has been your previous barriers with engaging or being involved with ARA events and activities?

Lack of funds

Availability of technology

Time difference or logistical matters

Not able to attend physical events

Not interested in subject matter or event

Unaware that events are happening online

Other (please comment)

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* 11. What are the main benefits that an ARA Region for International Members would bring to you as a professional outside the UK & Ireland?

Opportunity to network/connect with other professionals based outside the UK & Ireland

Sharing experiences and concerns unique to your location with others in a similar situation

Accessing training and learning opportunities

Receiving updates about the wider activities of the ARA as a whole

Feel more connected with the ARA and the recordkeeping profession and less isolated

Opportunities for professional development and recognition

Other (please comment)

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* 12. What do you think the priorities should be for the new group:

To provide a focal point for professionals based outside of the UK & Ireland

To provide and share training opportunities that are accessible for International professionals

To provide opportunity to meet and connect with other International professionals at least once a year in person

To provide opportunity to meet and connect with other International professionals online (via Teams for example)

To provide opportunities to share best practice and discuss shared issues of working internationally and often in professional/geographical remote areas

Communicating updates about ARA and working to be more involved in ARA events

Share case studies of achievements and challenges of international professionals

Other (please comment)

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* 13. What else would you want from an ARA Region for International Members?

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* 14. Would you be able or willing to attend one in person event?

Yes

Other (please comment)

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* 15. Is there a specific topic area or subject that you would want to use an ARA Region for International Members to find out more about or support you professionally? (i.e. digital solutions to support your services, challenges of conservation, managing mixed collections)

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* 16. Would you be interested in joining this new group?

Yes

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* 17. Please share your details if you would like to be involved and/or receive further updates:

Name:

Email: