Environmental Factors Which Affect SRMA's Ability To Carry Out Its Mission 1. Funding is limited. Member participation is affected by the level of enthusiasm and by individual time constraints. Communication within the society is affected by large geographic distances and diverse member institutions. Institutional support of SRMA members is limited.
Archives is a small and specialized profession.
Theories and standards are changing and evolving within the profession. Major changes in society and technology are changing the way in which records are created and preserved. Greater cooperation between institutions is needed. There is a lack of definition of the relationship between the Society of Rocky Mountain Archivists and other professional associations. V. Vivid Descriptions 1.