Membership
ARCS memberships are based upon an individual's yearly salary or income and are open to all who are:
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employed by museums or related organizations, including independent contractors, who work in registration or collections care field
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employed by for-profit businesses who provide goods or services to museums or related organizations
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enrolled in studies related to museum registration or collections care
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retired from registration or collections care work
Up to $40,000
$35/yr
Annual membership fees for those with an annual salary of $0 - $40,000. All fees are in United States Dollars.
$40,001 - $65,000
$65/yr
Annual membership fees for those with an annual salary of $40,001 - $65,000. All fees are in United States Dollars.
$65,001 - $95,000
$80/yr
Annual membership fees for those with an annual salary of $65,001 - $95,000. All fees are in United States Dollars.
Above $95,000
$100/yr
Annual membership fees for those with an annual salary of $95,001 or greater. All fees are in United States Dollars.
Benefits of ARCS Membership
Educational Opportunities
Workshops, seminars, webinars and more. Includes advance notice of educational opportunities around the world.
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ARCS Member Forum
Sharing information, stories, helpful resources, and searching for help from the ARCS membership.
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Member Directory
Inclusion in and access to our membership directory, an easy way to connect with colleagues.
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Biennial Conference
Join colleagues from around the world at the ARCS biennial conference. Members enjoy reduced rates for registration.
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ARCS Resource Kit
Access a library of resources of relevance and interest to our membership and other industry professionals.
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Mentoring Program
The RCS Mentoring Program is a joint collaboration between Collections Stewardship professional network of AAM and ARCS (Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists).
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Career Center
Access open positions and internship listings. Post a job and tap into the talented ARCS membership.
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