Benefits of being an Affiliate Member of the IRMS

The IRMS is renowned for its inclusivity, which flows through everything we do. An affiliate membership is best suited to you if you are;

• Outside of the UK & Ireland but still able to take advantage of our online benefits
  
• Are a small organisation like a charity, school or self-employed with a limited budget
• Are retired or part time and would like to be involved but do not wish to be a full member.

For the price of £58 per annum Affiliate Membership of the Society offers a wide range of benefits, including - 

Develop as a Professional

• Eligibility for our annual industry awards, recognising and rewarding excellence by individuals and organisations
• Collective contribution to the development of the sector, including new resources, standards and legislation via our working groups, projects and consultations with members
• Use of IRMS logo, demonstrating authoritative knowledge and a commitment to continuous professional development

Access to Knowledge

• Access to our thought-leading magazine, the Bulletin, with new editions produced every 2 months
• Our monthly e-newsletter, Off the Record, keeping you up-to-date with news and events from the IRMS and wider sector
•  Exclusive IRMS member discounts on training courses and events by leading suppliers
•  Discounted subscription to the Records Management Journal
• Access to extensive online content, including the Bulletin archive, webinar recordings, conference presentations, the IRMS Schools Toolkit and lots more!

Be part of a Community

• Free and preferential access to over 30 in-demand events by over a dozen geographical and special interest groups every year
• Discounted rates for our annual Conference – Europe’s premier Information and Records Management event
• Reserved places at events hosted by our affiliated partners (NADPO & Data Protection Forum)
• Exclusive online community of IRMS members, spanning a range of job roles and sectors across the UK, Europe and beyond