All of the Resources in the Library

This is a listing of all the resources in the AIfIA Information Architecture Library grouped by the resource type. There are currently 425 resources in the library.

Articles and Papers

Happiness is Taxonomy: Four Structures for Snoopy
by Katherine Bertolucci (3/2003)
Subject: Classification, Information Organization
Language: English
Abstract: As information access becomes increasingly virtual, librarians and information managers are creating new gateways to knowledge. One of these gateways is taxonomy, a technique that organizes information into hierarchical categories. This article includes insights into the art of category creation, insights that are useful to anyone attempting to build or to understand taxonomy.

Голям архитект, малък архитект Microsoft Word Document
by Peter Morville (2000)
Subject: Information Architecture - Job Skills
Language: Bulgarian

Определение за Информационна Архитектура Microsoft Word Document
by Peter Morville (2000)
Subject: Conferences & Meetings, Information Architecture - Practices
Language: Bulgarian
Available Translations:
English at argus-acia.com/strange_connections/strange001.html

ユニバーサロンレポート: アクセシビリティやユーザビリティ満たす情報の枠組み (10/3/2003)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Japanese
Abstract: 2003年10月2日に行われたソシオメディア主催のフォーラム「成功するウェブサイトの情報整理術－インフォメーション・アーキテクチャの視点」の紹介および同フォーラムのために初来日したルイス・ローゼンフェルド氏への動画インタビュー。

小型的用户体验研究 Microsoft Word Document
by Steve Baty (5/7/2008)
Subject: Research Methods, User Testing
Language: Chinese
Abstract: If you don’t have the resources of a large UX team, with the budgets and timelines to undertake the ideal user-centered design (UCD) or activity-centered design process, you can still make a valuable contribution to a project. Undertake small, tactical, iterative user research activities throughout the course of the project. Focus your efforts on the areas of greatest impact, and produce documentation that your project team can understand and use efficiently.
Note: Original article is in English.
Available Translations:
English at www.uxmatters.com/mt/archives/2008/05/bite-sized-ux-research.php

Είμαι ένας Αρχιτέκτονας της Πληροφορίας (Am I an IA?) Microsoft Word Document (3/2007)
Subject: Education & Training, Information Architecture - Education & Training, Information Architecture - General
Language: Greek
Abstract: Many people have asked themselves this question. We often find ourselves alone at the office wondering why we can’t fit into any specific department or, after so many evaluations, feel like we’re just not doing what it is that we really want to. The questions listed in this document may help you. Once you have completed the form we will recommend some steps that you can take to further your interests, find support and join a community of like-minded people.
Note: Translated from English

Τι είναι Αρχιτεκτονική Πληροφοριών (What is IA?) Microsoft Word Document (3/2007)
Subject: Education & Training, Information Architecture - Education & Training, Information Architecture - General
Language: Greek
Abstract: The Information Architecture Institute is an international organization committed to advancing and promoting the practice of information architecture. We define information architecture as the art and science of organizing and labeling websites, intranets, online communities and software to support usability. As information proliferates exponentially, usability is becoming the critical success factor for websites and software applications. Good IA lays the necessary groundwork for an information system that makes sense to users.
Note: Translated from English.
Available Translations:
Español at iainstitute.org/es/docomentos/Cual_es_un_AI.pdf
Português at iainstitute.org/documents/translations/pt/What-is-IA-PT-BR.doc

10 Questions About Information Architecture
by Shel Kimen (9/23/2003)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: Defining Information Architecture

A Taxonomy Primer
by Amy J. Warner (2002)
Subject: Classification, Controlled Vocabularies, Thesauri
Language: English
Abstract: An introductory article discussing when and how to use controlled vocabularies in the development of information architectures.

A User-Centered Approach to Designing a New Top-Level Structure for a Large and Diverse Corporate Web Site
by Wayne Neale, Prasad Prabhu, Jack Yu (1998)
Subject: User Centered Design
Language: English
Abstract: This paper describes the user-centered approach utilized in the design of Kodak's web site. The authors discovered that combining the knowledge gained from a variety of data collection methods was critical to understanding and defining web site user requirements. An online preview and survey were useful tools for assessing user acceptance of the new designs.

A Web 2.0 Tour for the Enterprise
by Shiv Singh (8/23/2006)
Subject: Business Strategy, Social Context
Language: English
Abstract: While Web 2.0 sweeps the internet buzz machine, businesses are a bit slower to pick up the new paradigm. Shiv Singh shows how taking the leap and embracing the collaborative nature of Web 2.0 can provide great rewards.
Note: Boxes and Arrows

Adding Search to Your Site
by Avi Rappoport (2000)
Subject: Search Technology, Searching
Language: English
Abstract: This article explains how to prepare you site for a search engine and what features to look for in a search engine. It covers such topics as the difference between remote and local search, how to get your site indexed, search forms and displaying search results.

Am I An Information Architect? PDF Document (3/20/2007)
Subject: Education & Training, Information Architecture - Education & Training, Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: Many people have asked themselves this question. We often find ourselves alone at the office wondering why we can’t fit into any specific department or, after so many evaluations, feel like we’re just not doing what it is that we really want to. The questions listed in this document may help you. Once you have completed the form we will recommend some steps that you can take to further your interests, find support and join a community of like-minded people.
Available Translations:
Español at iainstitute.org/es/docomentos/Soy_un_AI.pdf
Nederlands at iainstitute.org/nl/translations/ben_ik_een_informatiearchitect.php

Am I an Information Architect? (Arabic) Microsoft Word Document
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Arabic

Ambient Signifiers: How I Learned to Stop Getting Lost and Love Tokyo Rail
by Ross Howard (9/19/2006)
Subject: Information Architecture - General, Interface Design, Navigation
Language: English
Abstract: When navigating a complex system - be it a website or a large transport network - it is easy to get lost. Ross Howard points out how subtle signifiers can make a big difference.
Note: Boxes and Arrows

An Information Architect's Manifesto
by Peter Morville (1/30/2001)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Note: Original article in English
Available Translations:
Português at iainstitute.org/pt/translations/000166.html

An Interview with Peter Morville and Lou Rosenfeld, Information Architects
by Meryl K. Evans (2002)
Subject: Expert Opinions, Information Architecture - General, Process & Techniques
Language: English
Abstract: An interview with Peter Morville and Lou Rosenfeld covering the topic of what the information architecture is, how information architecture relates to usability, and the challenges faced when constructing a successful information architecture.

An Open-Source Conference: BarCamp
by Anders Ramsay (2/12/2006)
Subject: Conferences & Meetings
Language: English
Abstract: The BarCamp un-conference recently held in New York City featured presenters as participants and participants as planners. This community-developed event provided the opportunity for open-source supporters to share their newest ideas as well as float in-progress concepts. Read more about this unconventional approach to bringing together people and ideas.

Are the Product Lists on Your Site Reducing Sales? PDF Document
by Jared Spool
Subject: E-commerce, Information Design
Language: English
Abstract: This paper explores the implications of online shopping behavior in the design of e-commerce sites and their product lists.
Note: This links to a PDF document.

Arquitectura de Información: Una disciplina “de lujo” en Chile
by Malisa Gutiérrez, Javier Velasco (10/31/2003)
Subject: Business Context, Information Architecture - General
Language: Español
Abstract: Un resumen de la historia y estado actual del campo de la Arquitectura de Información en Chile.

Arquitectura de la información para la Red (Capítulo 1)
by Peter Morville, Lou Rosenfeld (8/2002)
Subject: Business Strategy, Human Computer Interaction, Information Architecture - General
Language: Español
Note: Translated from English. Chapter 1, 3ed. is identical to Chapter 1, 2ed.
Available Translations:
English at iainstitute.org/translations/morville-rosenfeld_chapter1.pdf
Italiano at iainstitute.org/translations/morville-rosenfeld_capitolo1.pdf

Arquitetura de Informação Internacional
by Peter Morville (7/28/2003)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Português
Abstract: Conectar pessoas de diversas disciplinas, países e culturas é uma guia estratégica, não somente para a IAI, mas também para a comunidade de Arquitetura de Informação como um todo. Nossa vantagem competitiva origina-se de nossa grande habilidade em construir pontes e aumentar redes de relacionamento.
Available Translations:
English at www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/2880467314/theasilomarin-20

Becoming an Information Architect
by Sacha Cohen (1999)
Subject: Information Architecture - Job Skills
Language: English
Abstract: An interview with Mattie Langenberg, principal of the Chicago-based Schema Studios, and Creative Director Michael Brooks about the field of information architecture and what it takes to succeed as an information architect. This is one of the first articles noted in the literature about what an Information Architect does. The original article is no longer available on Monster.com and we have been unable to locate Sacha Cohen or another version of this interview outside archive.org. Read for a fascinating look at a career alternative that was new in 1999.

Ben ik een informatiearchitect? (3/2007)
Subject: Education & Training, Information Architecture - Education & Training, Information Architecture - General
Language: Nederlands
Note: Original in English
Available Translations:
English at iainstitute.org/documents/learn/Am_I_an_IA.pdf

Best Practices and Future Visions for Search User Interfaces: Position Paper PDF Document
by David G. Hendry (2003)
Subject: Searching
Language: English
Abstract: The author argues that progress in search requires vigorous inquiry into how search can be embedded into application environments such as those for decision-making, personal information collecting, and designing.
Note: This links to a PDF document.

Beyond Bookmarks: Schemes for Organizing the Web
by Gerry McKiernan (2001)
Subject: Classification Systems
Language: English
Abstract: A clearinghouse of web sites that have applied or adopted standard classification schemes or controlled vocabularies to organize or provide enhanced access to Internet resources.

Bite-Sized UX Research
by Steve Baty (5/7/2008)
Subject: Research Methods, User Testing
Language: English
Abstract: If you don’t have the resources of a large UX team, with the budgets and timelines to undertake the ideal user-centered design (UCD) or activity-centered design process, you can still make a valuable contribution to a project. Undertake small, tactical, iterative user research activities throughout the course of the project. Focus your efforts on the areas of greatest impact, and produce documentation that your project team can understand and use efficiently.
Note: English is the language of the original article.
Available Translations:
Chinese at iainstitute.org/cn/translations/BiteSizedUX_Chinese_20100113.doc

Bottoms Up: Designing Complex, Adaptive Systems
by Peter Morville (2002)
Subject: Controlled Vocabularies, Faceted Classification
Language: English
Abstract: Explores how the reductionism trend makes for in-cohesive sites. Discusses the use of a bottom-up rather than a top-down approach to information architecture design to make your Web site whole.

Boxes and Arrows: Defining Information Architecture Deliverables
by Christina Wodtke (2001)
Subject: Guidelines & Best Practices
Language: English
Abstract: This article looks at the seven typical deliverable produced as documentation by an information architect. Deliverables covered include the conceptual model, content inventory and organization, user flows/scenarios, task analysis, site map, page architecture, and decision tables. For each, Christina provides an explanation, an example and a brief description of who uses it during the design process and when.

Bring Your Personas to Life!
by Zef Fugaz (11/14/2006)
Subject: Information Architecture - Practices, Personas
Language: English
Abstract: Method acting can take your personas from the page to the stage. Think beyond traditional practice to give emotional life to your personas.
Note: Boxes and Arrows

Card sorting: a definitive guide
by Donna Maurer, Todd Warfel (4/7/2004)
Subject: Card Sorting
Language: English
Abstract: An in-depth explanation of using card-sorting as a technique to identify information categories and labels.

Change Architecture: Bringing IA to the Business Domain
by Bob Goodman (3/14/2006)
Subject: Business Strategy, Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: As information architects, we are not just architecting information; we are using information to architect change. Bob Goodman shows us how we can use business and management techniques to help us be more effective agents of change.
Note: Boxes and Arrows

Change It Up!
by Mandy Lowey (1/16/2006)
Subject: Content Management, Information Organization, Interface Design
Language: English
Abstract: Not every upgrade comes with a big budget, so you have to work with what you have. Here are a couple of ways you can work with an existing UI to give it a new look and a new function.
Note: Boxes and Arrows

Check It Twice: The B&A Staff Reveals the Way They Make Lists
by Staff Boxes and Arrows (1/16/2006)
Subject: Information Organization
Language: English
Abstract: Holiday lists, to-do lists, grocery lists. With the end of the year come the holidays, and holidays are usually a time for making lists. Take a look into the process (and obsessions) of list-making from our staff.
Note: Boxes and Arrows

Clarifying Search: A User-Interface Framework for Text Searches
by Don Byrd, W. Bruce Croft, Ben Schneiderman (1997)
Subject: Interface Design, Searching
Language: English
Abstract: This paper proposes a new framework for the user interface design of text searches. The purpose is to improve users' learning rate, comprehension, and task control.

Classificazioni per il Web. I vantaggi dell'adozione di schemi a faccette
by Vittorio Marino (2/2004)
Subject: Classification Systems, Faceted Classification, Findability
Language: Italiano
Abstract: Dopo aver esplorato i principali modelli di classificazione elaborati dalla biblioteconomia, l'articolo si sofferma sulla classificazione a faccette (Faceted Classification), illustrandone le possibili applicazioni al web e i gli indubbi vantaggi che ne derivano.

Co to jest architektura informacji? (What is IA?) Microsoft Word Document (3/2007)
Subject: Education & Training, Information Architecture - Education & Training, Information Architecture - General
Language: Polish
Abstract: Instytut Architektury Informacji jest organizacją międzynarodową zaangażowaną we wspieranie i promowanie praktyki architektury informacji (AI).

AI definiujemy jako sztukę oraz naukę organizowania i etykietowania stron internetowych, intranetowych, społeczeństw sieciowych i oprogramowania w celu wspierania użyteczności.

W czasach gdy informacja rozprzestrzenia się bardzo szeroko użyteczność staje się decydującym czynnikiem zapewniającym sukces stronom internetowym i aplikacjom. Dobra architektura informacji kładzie niezbędne podstawy dla systemu informacyjnego, który jest logiczny dla użytkowników.
Note: Translated from English
Available Translations:
Español at iainstitute.org/es/docomentos/Cual_es_un_AI.pdf

Cognitive Psychology & IA: From Theory to Practice
by Jason Withrow (2003)
Subject: Cognitive Science, Information Design, User Centered Design
Language: English
Abstract: This article explores the commonalities between cognitive psychology and information architecture. The four topics of mental categories, visual perception, memory, and learning are examined in detail.

Communicating Complex Ideas
by Alex Kirtland (5/31/2006)
Subject: Cognitive Science, Social Context
Language: English
Abstract: Can prediction markets be used successfully in a corporate environment? Kirtland forecasts that making them easier to use just might be the key. Through simple guidelines, he shares strategies for benefiting the wise crowds.
Note: Boxes and Arrows

Connecting the Dots of User Experience, Journal of IA PDF Document
by Gianluca Brugnoli (4/2009)
Subject: Case Studies, Experience Design, Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: The article presents a point of view about analyzing and designing the user experience within pervasive networks made of distributed services and applications, where the user is the primary actor who freely and opportunistically connects and activates the system components following an activity-driven process. A digital content case study is used to outline the main characteristics of this scenario and to introduce a tool for user experience modelling and designing. From the application of this model are proposed some considerations about how the design process could change to support this vision.

Cos'è l'Architecttura Dell'Informazione (Capitolo 1) PDF Document
by Peter Morville, Lou Rosenfeld (8/2002)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Italiano
Note: Translated from English.
Chapter 1, 3ed. is identical to Chapter 1, 2ed.
Available Translations:
English at iainstitute.org/translations/morville-rosenfeld_chapter1.pdf
Español at iainstitute.org/es/translations/arquitectura_de_la_informacion_para_la_red_capitulo_1.php

Czy jestem architektem informacji? Microsoft Word Document (3/20/2007)
Subject: Education & Training, Information Architecture - Education & Training, Information Architecture - General
Language: Polish
Abstract: Wielu ludzi zadaje sobie to pytanie. Siedząc czasem w biurze zastanawiamy się dlaczego nie pasujemy do żadnego oddziału firmy lub, po wielu ocenach czujemy, że w zasadzie nie robimy tego co byśmy chcieli. Poniższe pytania mogą Ci pomóc. Wystarczy, że raz wypełnisz formularz my zaproponujemy Ci następne kroki, aby wyjść naprzeciw Twoim zainteresowaniom, pomożemy nawiązać kontakt z ludźmi myślącymi podobnie.
Note: This is a Polish translation of the original article, "Am I an Information Architect?"
Available Translations:
Español at iainstitute.org/es/docomentos/Soy_un_AI.pdf

Czym jest architektura informacji? (Rozdział 1) PDF Document
by Peter Morville, Lou Rosenfeld (8/2002)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Polish
Note: Translated from English. Chapter 1, 3ed. is identical to Chapter 1, 2ed.

Defining Information Architecture
by Peter Morville (2000)
Subject: Conferences & Meetings, Information Architecture - Practices
Language: English
Abstract: Discusses the ASIS Summit 2000, which was the first large-scale gathering of the community of information architects and the attempts to define the field of information architecture.
Available Translations:
Bulgarian at iainstitute.org/documents/translations/bg/Definition_IA.doc
Romanian at iainstitute.org/translations/Definitia-Arhitecturii-de-Informatie-2002-ro.html

Definitia Arhitecturii de Informatie
by Peter Morville (11/14/2002)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Romanian
Available Translations:
English at argus-acia.com/strange_connections/strange001.html

Depth vs Breadth in the Arrangement of Web Links
by Lianaeli Mtei, Panayiotis Zaphiris (1997)
Subject: Information Seeking Behavior
Language: English
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of depth and breadth of web site structure on the user response time.

Designing for Information Foragers: A Behavioral Model for Information Seeking on the World Wide Web
by James Kalbach (2000)
Subject: Information Science, Information Seeking Behavior, User Centered Design
Language: English
Abstract: This paper explains and elaborates a behavioral model for understanding how people look for information on the Web. The first half briefly reviews a wide range key research to provide a broader context for understanding human information seeking behavior and a starting point for further exploration. The second part proposes a model for organizing design ideas based on this research.

Designing for Search Engines and Stars
by Shirley E. Kaiser (2001)
Subject: Web Design
Language: English
Abstract: A tutorial on designing web sites for optimal search engine placement. Issues such as splash pages, site navigation, Flash, JavaScript, frames, PDFs, and META tags are covered.

Designing Site Navigation
by Dmitri Kirsanov (1997)
Subject: Navigation
Language: English
Abstract: Even with the best possible design of any single page, your site will fail to attract visitors if not equipped with a neat, consistent, and intuitive navigational interface. This article addresses the main issues designers confront when building effective navigation tools.

Designing Web Applications
by Margaret M. Meehan, Hal Shubin (1997)
Subject: Interaction Design, Navigation, User Centered Design
Language: English
Abstract: This paper discusses several common navigational problems and techniques for avoiding them in designing Web applications. Although the focus is on applications rather than on purely informational sites, you can use these guidelines for designing anything on the Web.

Do You Hear What I Hear?: Or Why It May Not Matter That Users Still Ignore Breadcrumbs
by Kath Straub (10/2004)
Subject: Breadcrumbs
Language: English
Abstract: A review of recent research on breadcrumb navigation.

Dogmas are Meant to Be Broken: An Interview with Eric Reiss
by Liz Danzico
Subject: Information Architecture - General, User Centered Design
Language: English
Abstract: Is there a need for a Strunk and White of usability principles? Boxes and Arrows talks with Eric Reiss about sites designed by the neighbor kid, how we did not get Web 1.0 right, and the Web Dogma of 2006.
Note: Boxes and Arrows

Effective View Navigation PDF Document
by George W. Furnas (11/26/1996)
Subject: Information Scent, Navigation
Language: English
Abstract: In view navigation a user moves about an information structure by selecting something in the current view of the structure. This paper explores the implications of rudimentary requirements for effective view navigation, namely that, despite the vastness of an information structure, the views must be small, moving around must not take too many steps and the route to any target must be discoverable.

Enterprise Information Architecture: A Semantic and Organizational Foundation
by Tom Reamy (11/28/2006)
Subject: Business Strategy, Information Architecture - Education & Training, Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: People disagree on what happens when IAs grow up, but Tom Reamy knows. He offers a foundation for information architecture as it advances, grappling with problems across the enterprise.
Note: Boxes and Arrows

Euristiche per l'architettura dell'informazione
by Luca Rosati (2/2006)
Subject: Evaluation & Analysis, Guidelines & Best Practices, Standards & Guidelines
Language: Italiano
Abstract: Intese soprattutto come strumento di progettazione, queste linee guida possono funzionare anche come griglia di analisi di progetti già esistenti. Distinguono 2 livelli di progettazione e analisi: macro-architettura e micro-architettura.

Evaluating Information Architecture
by Steve Toub (2000)
Subject: Expert Opinions, Guidelines & Best Practices, Process & Techniques
Language: English
Abstract: This white paper explores the why's, what's, and how's of evaluating a web site's information architecture. It aims to raise consciousness about the evaluation of IA and to provide: 1) Web site owners and other decision-makers with an understanding of evaluation issues; and 2) Information architects with a synthesis of evaluation techniques.

Experience Design Strategy - Semantic Foundry
Subject: Design, Experience Design
Language: English
Abstract: Will Evans posted this link on the iai-members board in response to a request to understand the stages in an IA project. Will cautions that it is not pure IA because it does not account for things like user research, personas, content strategy and content analysis (for the diagram you see - those things were already done, so it was all rolled up into Discovery), but it does highlight some things.

Extending the Warwick Framework
by Ron Daniel, Jr., Carl Lagoze (1997)
Subject: Metadata
Language: English
Abstract: This paper presents "Distributed Active Relationships" (an extension of the Warwick Framework), a general framework for dealing with meta data issues in digital libraries and other information systems. By treating meta data as data, rather than giving it a special distinguished role, arbitrary resources are allowed to be associated with arbitrary relationships.

Extracting Value from Automated Classification Tools: the Role of Manual Involvement and Controlled Vocabularies
by Kat Hagedorn (2001)
Subject: Classification, Indexing, Software
Language: English
Abstract: Automated classification tools can't solve today's large-scale web and intranet indexing challenges alone. Neither can humans. But solutions that integrate human expertise with software products such as Interwoven's Metatagger and Autonomy's Categorizer can provide real value and savings. After a brief introduction to automated classification, this white paper discusses the benefits and limitations of manual, automated, and hybrid approaches. It explores the opportunities for leveraging controlled vocabularies and thesauri to produce more effective indexing solutions.

FaceTag: Integrating Bottom-up and Top-down Classification in a Social Tagging System PDF Document
by Emanuele Quintarelli, Andrea Resmini, Luca Rosati (9/30/2006)
Subject: Faceted Classification, Information Retrieval, Social Context
Language: English
Abstract: FaceTag is a working prototype of a semantic collaborative tagging tool conceived for bookmarking information architecture resources. It aims to show how the flat keywords space of user-generated tags can be effectively mixed with a richer faceted classification scheme to improve the system information architecture. Facets constitute an adaptive classification system capable to represent both a knowledge in movement (like that of collaborative environments) and several mental models at the same time. The blend of tags and facets is able to empower the information scent and berrypicking capabilities of the system.

Faceted classification for community services using CRG standard categories PDF Document
by Claudio Gnoli, Maria Elisabetta Lai, Luca Rosati, Luca Rosati, Luca Rosati, Luca Rosati, Luca Rosati, Luca Rosati, Luca Rosati, Luca Rosati, Luca Rosati, Luca Rosati (7/6/2005)
Subject: Case Studies, Controlled Vocabularies, Experience Design, Faceted Classification, Findability, Information Architecture - Theory
Language: English
Abstract: Faceted classification is increasingly considered as a tool in non-traditional knowledge organization contexts, such as knowledge management and information architecture. These new applications, however, are rarely based on the full theory of facet analysis as developed by Ranganathan and the CRG (Classification Research Group). In this paper we report the creation of a faceted scheme to organize Web resources concerning regional community services, including remote management of cases (e- government).

Faceted Metadata for Image Search and Browsing PDF Document
by Marti Hearst, Kevin Li, Kirsten Swearingen, Ka-Ping Yee (2003)
Subject: Searching
Language: English
Abstract: The authors present a new method of image searching based on conceptual descriptors. This method differs from the traditional methods of image searching that are based on keywords and visual similarity.
Note: This links to a PDF document.

Facets & Controlled Vocabularies
by Karl Fast, Fred Leise, Mike Steckel (2002)
Subject: Controlled Vocabularies, Faceted Classification
Language: English
Abstract: The authors present a comprehensive overview of faceted classifications and controlled vocabularies.

Facets in your Future
by Bob Doyle (6/8/2004)
Subject: Faceted Classification
Language: English
Abstract: A faceted alternative to fixed-hierarchy, single-taxonomy, directory-style websites.

Faucet Facets: A Few Best Practices for Designing Multifaceted Navigation Systems
by Jeffrey Veen (2002)
Subject: Faceted Browsing, Faceted Classification
Language: English
Abstract: Jeffrey Veen discusses the best practices for designing navigation systems for architectures based on faceted classification in the areas of facet selection, winnowing interaction, and results rendering. Examples are included for each.

Folksonomies - Cooperative Classification and Communication Through Shared Metadata
by Adam Mathes (12/2004)
Subject: Classification
Language: English
Abstract: An explanation of folksonomies, with examples from Flickr and del.icio.us.

Four Modes of Seeking Information and How to Design for Them
by Donna Maurer (3/14/2006)
Subject: Information Seeking Behavior
Language: English
Abstract: Information-seeking behavior varies from situation to situation. Donna Mauer explores different ways in which users look for information and offers tactics for accommodating them.
Note: Boxes and Arrows

From Data to Wisdom: An Interview with Paco Underhill
by Liz Danzico (11/28/2006)
Subject: Cognitive Science, Information Seeking Behavior, Research Methods
Language: English
Abstract: How can the simple act of watching people make better products? Paco Underhill, the foremost expert in behavior market research, talks about the pyramid of knowledge, worshipping at the altar of the CEO, and the need to supersize or specialize.
Note: Boxes and Arrows

From E-Sex to E-Commerce: Web Search Strategies PDF Document
by Bernard J. Jansen, Tefko Saracevic, Amanda Spink, Dietmar Wolfram (2002)
Subject: Searching
Language: English
Abstract: The authors examine the idea that human information needs and searching behaviors are evolving along with Web content.
Note: This links to a PDF document.

Glossario di Architettura dell'Informazione
by Kat Hagedorn (3/2000)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Italiano
Abstract: Glossario di Architettura dell'Informazione preparati per Argus Associates da Kat Hagedorn, Marzo 2000. Traduzione di Barbara Wiel Marin, 15 Dicembre 2009.
Available Translations:
English at argus-acia.com/white_papers/iaglossary.html

Good Information Architecture Increases Online Sales
by Ivan Walsh (2003)
Subject: Business Strategy, E-commerce
Language: English
Abstract: This article explains how information architecture can impact the sales process, and how and effective information architecture can help a site flourish.

Guiding Principles for Providing "Remember Me" Personalization
by Meg Peters (6/12/2006)
Subject: Business Context, Personalization & Customization
Language: English
Abstract: Catering to the unique needs of each customer is the dream of any business. Technology can help us get there but we need to know how to please users without intruding their privacy. This article presents a set of guiding principles for personalization design.
Note: Boxes and Arrows

Hiding in Plain Sight: An Interview with Adam Greenfield
by Staff Boxes and Arrows (3/14/2006)
Subject: Human Computer Interaction, Social Context
Language: English
Abstract: Is everyware overwriting what we know as everyday? On the heels of finishing his first book, Adam Greenfield talks with Boxes and Arrows about Everyware: The Dawning Age of Ubiquitous Computing and how the concepts are reshaping our lives.
Note: Boxes and Arrows

How to Make a Faceted Classification and Put It On the Web
by William Denton (11/2003)
Subject: Faceted Classification
Language: English
Abstract: Describes when to use faceted classification on web sites and provides instruction for creating a faceted classification system.

I'm Feeling Lucky : The Role of Emotions in Seeking Information on the Web PDF Document
by James Kalbach (2003)
Subject: Information Seeking Behavior
Language: English
Abstract: Absent from current web design theory and practice is a pattern for emotive criticism. This article outlines a framework for understanding users' emotional states as they seek information on the web. It is inspired largely by Carol Kuhlthau's (1991, 1993, 1999) work in library services, which is adapted to web-based search systems.

IA再考
by Jesse James Garrett (2002)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Japanese
Abstract: 2001年のIAサミットを境にIAの理論と実践についてIAコミュニティでかつてない議論が起こりました。この6つの章からなるエッセイは、IAの今までとそしてこれからどこへ向かっていくべきなのか論争に終止符を打つべくJJGが書き上げた渾身のエッセイです。
Available Translations:
English at www.jjg.net/ia/recon/

IA, Therefore I Am
by James Kalbach (2003)
Subject: Information Architecture - General, Library & Information Science
Language: English
Abstract: The relationship between IA and librarianship, however, is of particular interest. With only a blurry line separating the two fields, many practicing IAs find themselves asking "Is IA the same as librarianship, only in digital environments and with a hipper name?" Likewise, librarians who come in contact with IA may ask "How is what I do not IA?" At the highest level, both seek to match an information need with an information resource. Both also share a strong responsibility for effectively finding and using information with a strong focus on organization and classification. But, significant distinctions can be made, which in part point to the need for IA and justify its existence.

IA/Recon
by Jesse James Garrett (2002)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: A six-part essay on the information architecture community, where we are, and where we're going.
Available Translations:
Japanese at iainstitute.org/ja/translations/000305.html

Icon Analysis
by Steve Queen (7/24/2006)
Subject: Cognitive Science, Interface Design, Visual Design
Language: English
Abstract: Icons that are difficult to tell apart can lead to disastrous consequences. Queen shows us how studying the way the human visual system encodes information can lead to more effective icon design.
Note: Boxes and Arrows

Indicizzazione semantica nell'era digitale
by Claudio Gnoli (10/7/2002)
Subject: Faceted Classification, Indexing, Library & Information Science
Language: Italiano
Abstract: Dal punto di vista teorico, uno strumento di indicizzazione per soggetto rigoroso e coerente possiede un indubbio valore, di gran lunga superiore rispetto alle applicazioni di information retrieval più brutali, basate sulla semplice corrispondenza tra parole cercate e parole presenti nei documenti. Ma allora perché l'indicizzazione per soggetto è ancora così poco praticata?

Information Architecture
by R.E. Wyllys (2000)
Subject: Information Architecture - General, Information Design, Library & Information Science
Language: English
Abstract: This lesson from the University of Texas at Austin discusses ideas associated with the phrase "information architecture" and relates them to aspects of the library- and information-science (LIS) professions.

Information Architecture and Business Strategy
by Peter Morville (8/30/2000)
Subject: Business Strategy
Language: English
Abstract: Explains how to leverage the relationship between information architecture and business strategy to achieve competitive advantage.

Information Architecture Defined
by Christina Wodtke (12/12/2000)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: A simple, colloquial explanation of IA, in the quirky eleganthack style. Interesting for the "west coast IA" sitemaps and wireframes approach, which would eventually be much more tightly and richly defined later. A period piece.

Information Architecture for Ubiquitous Ecologies
by Andrea Resmini, Luca Rosati (2009)
Subject: Experience Design, Information Architecture - Practices
Language: English
Abstract: In this paper, we describe how crossmediality and bridge experiences are playing a major role in redefining the goals and scope of information architecture as a strategic practice and discipline for the successful design of user experiences, and propose a seven point manifesto for a holistic approach to the design of digital – physical human information interactions as ubiquitous ecologies.
Note: Proceedings of the International Conference on Management of Emergent Digital EcoSystems (Lyon 2009).

Information Architecture Glossary
by Kat Hagedorn (2000)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: This glossary is intended to foster development of a shared vocabulary within the new and rapidly evolving field of information architecture. It should serve as a valuable reference for anyone involved with or interested in the design of information architectures for web sites, intranets and other information systems.
Note: Original translation is in English.
Available Translations:
Italiano at iainstitute.org/it/translations/001062.php

Information Architecture Meets Usability
by Bruce Stewart (2003)
Subject: Expert Opinions, Information Architecture - General, User Centered Design
Language: English
Abstract: An O'Reilly interview with Lou Rosenfeld and Steve Krug about their jointly held seminars and the common pitfalls of web usability and information architecture.

Information Architecture of the Shopping Cart
by Sarah Bidigare (2000)
Subject: E-commerce, Information Architecture - Theory
Language: English
Abstract: This white paper explores the principles of design for process-oriented information architectures by illustrating the best practices in the design of e-commerce ordering systems commonly referred to as "shopping carts."

Information Architecture Tutorial
by John Shiple (11/9/1998)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: This article is an introduction to the field of information architecture. Five lessons are given in goal definition, audiences and competitors, site content, site structure, and visual design.
Available Translations:
Italiano at iainstitute.org/it/translations/001112.php

Information Foraging
by Stuart K. Card, Peter Pirolli (1999)
Subject: Classics, Information Retrieval, Information Seeking Behavior
Language: English
Abstract: Information Foraging Theory is an approach to understanding how strategies and technologies for information seeking, gathering, and consumption are adapted to the flux of information in the environment. The theory assumes that people, when possible, will modify their strategies or the structure of the environment to maximize their rate of gaining valuable information.

Information interaction: providing a framework for information architecture
by Elaine G. Toms (8/2002)
Subject: Information Architecture - Theory
Language: English
Abstract: Information interaction is the process that people use in interacting with the content of an information system. Information architecture is a blueprint and navigational aid to the content of information-rich systems. As such information architecture performs an important supporting role in information interactivity. This article elaborates on a model of information interactivity that crosses the "no-man's land" between user and computer articulating a model that includes user, content and system, illustrating the context for information architecture.
Note: This link is to the bibliography

Information Seeking on the Web: An Integrated Model of Browsing and Searching
by Chun Wei Choo, Brian Detlor, Don Turnbull (2000)
Subject: Searching
Language: English
Abstract: This paper presents findings from a study of how knowledge workers use the Web to seek external information as part of their daily work.

Innovation in Classification
by Peter Merholz (2001)
Subject: Faceted Classification
Language: English
Abstract: This article addresses two aspects of classification: innovation and faceted classification. Includes links to additional online resources involving classification.

Interaction Modeling
by Steve Queen (2/12/2006)
Subject: Interaction Design
Language: English
Abstract: Interaction modeling makes design decisions explicit. In principle it is simple: record what users should do, what they actually do, and then explain the differences between the two. Of course there is more to it than that, and Matt Queen gives us all the details in this story.
Note: Boxes and Arrows

International Information Architecture
by Peter Morville (7/14/2003)
Subject: Information Architecture - General, Social Context
Language: English
Abstract: Connecting people from diverse disciplines, countries and cultures is a strategic imperative, not only for AIfIA but for the information architecture community as a whole. Our competitive advantage derives from our very ability to build bridges and span networks. This argument alone should provide ample incentive for us to nurture an international perspective within the practice, but there are all sorts of idiosyncratic reasons why information architects should reach across borders.

Interview with Louis Rosenfeld and Peter Morville
by Scott Hill (2000)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: An O'Reilly interview with Peter Morville and Lou Rosenfeld about their book, Information Architecture for the World Wide Web, their work, and the field of information architecture.

Introducción a la Arquitectura de Información
by Javier Velasco (2001)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Español
Abstract: Una introducción a la profesión, escrita por el Arquitecto de Información chileno Javier Velasco.

Introducing User-Centered Design to an E-Government Software Development Company
by Peter Boersma (3/2005)
Subject: User Centered Design
Language: English
Abstract: Describes the author's creation of a user experience methodology (StUX) based upon IBM's rational unified process (RUP).

Is Navigation Useful?
by Jakob Nielsen (2000)
Subject: Navigation
Language: English
Abstract: This article addresses common aspects of navigation, including generic links, structural navigation, local navigation, and information structure.

Journeys, Needs, and Trust: A Volkswagen Case Study
by Jason Hobbs (8/23/2006)
Subject: Business Strategy, Case Studies, Experience Design
Language: English
Abstract: How do you establish trust and meaning for a dedicated and passionate audience, and do it across all media? Jason Hobbs gives a tour of creating a website for Volkswagen.
Note: Boxes and Arrows

Know Your Place
by Nathan Curtis (5/10/2006)
Subject: Information Architecture - Practices, Wireframes
Language: English
Abstract: Popular wireframing tools allow for reuse of repeated elements: change a centralized module once and have it update across all your screens. Nathan Curtis offers practical tips for increasing wireframing efficiency in this story.
Note: Boxes and Arrows

Knowledge at Your Fingertips
by Arun Martin (4/2010)
Subject: Knowledge Management
Language: English
Abstract: If you ever wondered, What is a Knowledge Base? Read this article.

La arquitectura de la información del siglo XX al XXI
by Jesús Bustamante (12/18/2002)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Español
Abstract: Resumen de la historia reciente de la Arquitectura de Información, comenzando en la decada de 1970.

La classificazione a faccette per la gestione documentale
by Luca Rosati (10/12/2004)
Subject: Faceted Classification, Findability, Metadata
Language: Italiano
Abstract: L'articolo illustra come come sia possibile integrare uno schema di metadati di tipo descrittivo (come il Dublin Core Element Set) con uno schema di classificazione a faccette (che sfrutti le categorie standard del Classification Research Group).

La classificazione come investimento nella qualità dell'informazione
by Claudio Gnoli (5/2003)
Subject: Faceted Classification, Indexing, Library & Information Science
Language: Italiano
Abstract: La classificazione rappresenta un investimento che comporta dei costi nel breve termine, ma che dà anche notevoli frutti nel lungo termine (se impostata correttamente). Fra i sistemi di classificazione, quello a faccette (o multidimensionale) è sicuramente il più potente e versatile (nonostante gli schemi affermatisi come standard nella maggioranza delle biblioteche sono assai distanti da quello a faccette).

La classificazione per la pubblica amministrazione. Un riepilogo
by Simone Fuchs, Claudio Gnoli, Lai M. Elisabetta, Luca Rosati (10/2006)
Subject: Case Studies, Faceted Classification, Findability
Language: Italiano
Abstract: Trovabile si è interessato a più riprese del problema della classificazione per i servizi al cittadino della Pubblica Amministrazione, riportando anche il caso di studio di un progetto di classificazione a faccette per l’Amministrazione piemontese.

Location, Path & Attribute Breadcrumbs
by Keith Instone (2003)
Subject: Breadcrumbs, Guides & Collections
Language: English
Abstract: A collection of resources from Keith Instone on location, path & attribute breadcrumbs including a one page example for each type of breadcrumb, a PDF for the 2002 IA Summit Poster, and a "Open Discussion on Web Navigation" presentation. Also included are links to research on the topic.

Long Tails and Short Queries: An Interview with Amanda Spink
by Staff Boxes and Arrows (10/16/2006)
Subject: Information Architecture - General, Searching
Language: English
Abstract: Amanda Spink talks with Christina Wodtke on why searchers still cannot ask a useful question of a search engine, and how Google may be part of the problem rather than part of the solution.
Note: Boxes and Arrows

Lou Rosenfeld Eats his own Dog Food
by Liz Danzico (1/16/2006)
Subject: Design, Experience Design
Language: English
Abstract: What does the publishing industry have in common with your 10 am design review with the client? More than you might think. Louis Rosenfeld reveals that the process of becoming a publisher is much like a product development process.
Note: Boxes and Arrows

Making Cents from Information Architecture
by Alan K'necht (2003)
Subject: Business Context, Business Strategy, Information Architecture - Practices
Language: English
Abstract: Discusses the monetary cost of taking a short cut and skipping development of a sound information architecture with proper documentation for later reference.

Metaphors We Surf the Web By PDF Document
by Paul P. Maglio, Teenie Matlock (1998)
Subject: Information Seeking Behavior
Language: English
Abstract: The way people think about the World-Wide Web (WWW) has implications for the way that they navigate it. In this paper, we discuss the nature of people’s metaphorical conception of the WWW, as gathered from interviews with beginning and experienced web users. Based on linguistic data, we argue that people naturally think of the web as a kind of physical space in which they move, although information on the web is not physical, and web users do not actually move. Nevertheless, such metaphorical thought is motivated by the same basic image schemata that people rely on to mentally structure everyday life.

Metrics for Heuristics: Quantifying User Experience (Part 1 of 2)
by Andrea Wiggins (10/1/2006)
Subject: Evaluation & Analysis, Information Architecture - Practices, Measurement & Research
Language: English
Abstract: Andrea Wiggins discusses how designers can use the user experience audit developed by Rubinoff to determine metrics for measuring brand.
Note: Boxes and Arrows

Metrics for Heuristics: Quantifying User Experience (Part 2 of 2)
by Andrea Wiggins (10/16/2006)
Subject: Evaluation & Analysis, Information Architecture - Practices, Measurement & Research
Language: English
Abstract: In part two, Wiggins examines how web analytics can quantify usability, content, and navigation.
Note: Boxes and Arrows

Mind the Gap: On the Appropriate Use of Focus Groups and Usability Testing in Planning and Evaluating Interfaces
by Kath Straub (9/2004)
Subject: Process & Techniques, User Testing
Language: English
Abstract: The value of focus groups and the most appropriate use for them is explored. For usability, testing is key, not focus groups.

Mind your phraseology!: Using controlled vocabularies to improve findability
by Christina Wodtke (8/13/2002)
Subject: Controlled Vocabularies
Language: English
Abstract: Describes what a controlled vocabulary is at its most general, and describes different types of vocabularies. Illustrates how controlled vocabularies and metadata are related. Includes many examples from the web.

O Manifesto de um Arquitecto de Informação
by Peter Morville (1/30/2001)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Português
Note: Original article in English
Available Translations:
English at argus-acia.com/strange_connections/strange010.html

O QUE É ARQUITETURA DE INFORMAÇÃO? Microsoft Word Document (3/20/2007)
Subject: Education & Training, Information Architecture - Education & Training, Information Architecture - General
Language: Português
Note: Original in English
Available Translations:
Greek at iainstitute.org/translations/What-is-IA-Greek.doc

On Uncertainty in Information Architecture, Journal of IA PDF Document
by James Kalbach, James Kalbach (4/2009)
Subject: Information Architecture - Theory, Information Seeking Behavior, Measurement & Research
Language: English
Abstract: Uncertainty, in general, is a fundamental aspect of human activity and underlies much of our decision making. The notion of uncertainty in information seeking, in particular, dates back to Shannon and Weaver (1949) and since then has been investigated in many forms. Kulthau's (1993) work on information uncertainty is perhaps the most extensive. Through two specific examples, this article proposes uncertainty as a unifying heuristic in information architecture. Measurements of uncertainty can serve a diagnostic function in both the design and evaluation of information technologies and user interfaces.

Optimizing Conversion Rates: It's All About Usability
by Frank Puscher (5/15/2009)
Subject: Business Context, E-commerce, Education & Training
Language: English
Abstract: In eCommerce usability improvements usually have a huge impact on conversion rates. However, usability doesn’t only mean better visual guide or better site hierarchy. It also means a better communication with potential customers using a professional, trustworthy design, delivering the right information at the right time and communicating with users instead of throwing ad-slogans at them.

In this article you’ll learn what to consider when preparing a perfect landing page for your product, how to focus user’s attention on the most important parts of your sites and also how you can use videos and user ratings to improve your conversion rates.

Putting it Together: Taxonomy, Classification & Search
by Jeff Morris (2003)
Subject: Classification, Ontologies, Searching
Language: English
Abstract: The integration of taxonomy, classification, and search is covered in this article. The author reviews several possible software solutions.

Real Wireframes Get Real Results
by Stephen Turbek (9/19/2006)
Subject: Case Studies, Wireframes
Language: English
Abstract: Information architects, afraid to step on designers toes, may actually render wireframes unusable. Stephen Turbek talks about Verizon, the similarities between wireframes and iPods, and how to get real.
Note: Boxes and Arrows

Scatter/gather: A cluster-based approach to browsing large document PDF Document
by D.R. Cutting, David R. Karger, J.O. Pederson, J.W. Tukey
Subject: Classics, Information Retrieval
Language: English
Abstract: Clustering as a tool for organizing large document collections. Quantitative measures for similarity between documents.

Search and You May Find
by Jakob Nielsen (1997)
Subject: Searching
Language: English
Abstract: This article addresses common aspects of search, including scoped, Boolean and advanced searches.

Searching versus Finding PDF Document
by W.A. Woods (4/5/2004)
Subject: Information Retrieval, Organization, Searching
Language: English
Abstract: Finding information and organizing information so that it can be found are two key aspects of any knowledge management strategy.

Seven Deadly Sins of Information Design
by Drue Miller (1998)
Subject: Guidelines & Best Practices, Information Design
Language: English
Abstract: Drue Miller examines what she refers to as the "Seven Deadly Sins" of information design: Forgetting who your users are, not creating a flowchart, not organizing your content, not using consistent navigation, using unclear link colors, using the TITLE tag incorrectly, and not looking ahead.

Shall We Dance?, Journal of IA PDF Document
by Dorte Madsen (3/2009)
Subject: Information Architecture - Education & Training
Language: English
Abstract: Editorial. But where is the research in information architecture? (...) You may come across research involving information architecture or relevant for information architecture, but not necessarily written with a specific purpose of developing the field of information architecture, of adding to the body of knowledge about information architecture, developing concepts for information architecture, nor in general addressing the theoretical foundations of information architecture. Now, with a Journal of Information Architecture, we have a forum where we can publish what is central to the development of the field of information architecture.

Site Navigation: A Few Helpful Definitions
by Indi Young (2002)
Subject: Navigation
Language: English
Abstract: Provides some basic definitions surrounding site navigation that will help your team with building a shared vocabulary for more effective collaboration.

Site Navigation: Keeping It Under Control
by Indi Young (2003)
Subject: Navigation
Language: English
Abstract: Discusses two rules for keeping your site navigation under control: Keeping navigation to three levels and not making product names part of navigation.

Software for Information Architects
by Peter Morville (2001)
Subject: Software
Language: English
Abstract: This article gives a broad overview of the software solutions relevant to many aspects of information architecture, including: automated classification, automated category generation, thesaurus management, collaborative filtering, portal solutions, content management, analytics, database management, and personal productivity.

Sou Um Arquiteto De Informação? Microsoft Word Document (3/20/2007)
Subject: Education & Training, Information Architecture - Education & Training, Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Note: Original in English.

Specification for Resource Description Methods. Part 3: The Role of Classification Schemes in Internet Resource Description and Discovery
by Michael Day, Traugott Koch
Subject: Faceted Classification
Language: English
Abstract: This study discusses the role of classification schemes in resource description and discovery. It recommends automatic classification processes if large robot-generated services are to offer a good browsing structure for their documents or advanced filtering techniques as well as proper query expansion tools to improve the search process.

Succeeding at IA in the enterprise
by James Robertson (6/12/2006)
Subject: Business Strategy, Information Architecture - Practices, Knowledge Management
Language: English
Abstract: The enterprise environment offers unique challenges for information architects. In this context, we need to develop skills to help us understand and model how organizations deal with information.
Note: Boxes and Arrows

Taking A Content Inventory
by Janice Fraser (10/2001)
Subject: Content Inventories, Information Organization
Language: English
Abstract: Provides a methodology for auditing web site content to produce an inventory -- a tabular document that may be used in information re-architecture projects.

Ten Taxonomy Myths (2002)
Subject: Classification
Language: English
Abstract: A discussion of 10 taxonomy myths, created in part by the multi-disciplinary nature of the task and the hype surrounding content management technologies.
Note: From the Montague Institute Review.

The Age of Findability
by Peter Morville (4/29/2002)
Subject: Findability
Language: English
Abstract: Defines findability and its relationship to information architecture and usability.
Also available at: iainstitute.org/translations/000201.html

The Anatomy of a Large-Scale Hypertextual Web Search Engine PDF Document
by Sergey Brin, Lawrence Page (1998)
Subject: Information Retrieval
Language: English
Abstract: This paper presents Google, a prototype of a large-scale search engine, which makes heavy use of the structure present in hypertext. Google is designed to crawl and index the web efficiently and produce much more satisfying search results than existing systems.

The Art of Information Architecture
by Aaron West (1999)
Subject: Guidelines & Best Practices, Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: Planning and architecting a site can be one of the most daunting tasks a designer can face, yet the results are usually a better site and a smoother project. Find out how you can easily architect your site by following a few simple steps.

The Challenge of Dashboards and Portals
by Joe Lamantia (12/14/2006)
Subject: Business Strategy, Personalization & Customization, Portals
Language: English
Abstract: Can components come to the rescue for executive dashboards? Much like IKEA uses interchangeable islands, counters, and cupboards to create a custom kitchen, by Joe Lamantia shows how it is possible to use a modular approach for executive dashboards.
Note: Boxes and Arrows

The Design of Browsing and Berrypicking Techniques for the Online Search Interface
by Marcia Bates (1989)
Subject: Information Retrieval
Language: English
Abstract: The author argues for a new model of information retrieval called "berrypicking." This model attempts to be much more representative of the real behavior of information searchers than the traditional model of information retrieval.

The Elements of Style for Designers
by Christina Wodtke (7/24/2006)
Subject: Standards & Guidelines, Writing for the Web
Language: English
Abstract: What if E.B. White had written "Hanging Commas 99% Bad" instead of a gentle list of reminders for young writers? Wodtke outlines how his list of 22 reminders for writing can be just what young designers need.
Note: Boxes and Arrows

The Fundamentals of Quality Search
by Gerry McGovern (2001)
Subject: Searching
Language: English
Abstract: Explores how a web site can improve the way it allows its readers to search and provides nine guidelines for designing a search feature.

The Guided Wireframe Narrative for Rich Internet Applications
by Andres Zapata (5/10/2006)
Subject: Information Architecture - Practices, Wireframes
Language: English
Abstract: Wireframes. We have all done them. We have all had to make sure our clients look at placement, labels, flow, and real estate distribution-but ignore color and design at all costs because, after all, they are wireframes.
Note: Boxes and Arrows

The Italian and the English Model of Information Retrieval in the Governmental Websites PDF Document
by Simone Fuchs, Luca Rosati (10/15/2005)
Subject: Case Studies, Classification, Findability
Language: English
Abstract: We have analyzed the Italian and English governmental website to examine their structures and the means they propose to retrieve information. Their approach is totally different. The Italian website employs a hierarchical system which causes a lot of problems. The main reason of these complications is its inflexibility. The English one on the contrary uses an associative model, presenting various viewpoints to describe the individual service. Indeed public services are accessible by means of many different paths. As a matter of fact this kind of organization assimilates significantly the methods of Faceted Classification, which we applied suggesting an alternative way to structure a governmental website.
Note: Italian keynote at Euro IA (october 14-15, 2005, Brussells).

The Lazy IA&s Guide to Making Sitemaps
by Stephen Turbek (2/12/2006)
Subject: Information Architecture - Practices, Process & Techniques
Language: English
Abstract: The more automated our lives become, the less time we seem to have. And as an information architect, a lot of time is spent making sitemaps ... by hand. How valuable are sitemaps to a project team and to clients? Would your time be better spent doing other tasks than hand building sitemaps? What if we told you, "now you can?" Find out how.

The Machineries of Context, Journal of IA PDF Document
by Andrew Hinton (4/2009)
Subject: Information Architecture - Practices, Ontologies, Organization
Language: English
Abstract: The essay re-frames Information Architecture as designing context in the digital layer, contending that IA has always been less about organizing information than about designing architecture for a new kind of contextual space. It explores how a global network of user-created hyperlinks has changed how we experience context, and how IA practice emerged to contend with this change. In addition, the essay proposes that IA study and practice develop tools and methods that improve our understanding and methods for solving the increasingly complex design challenges brought about by this new contextual reality.

The Myth of "Seven, Plus or Minus 2"
by James Kalbach (2002)
Subject: Cognitive Science, Information Design, Navigation
Language: English
Abstract: This articles proposes that the optimal number of menu items cannot be reduced to the generalized "Magic Seven, Plus or Minus Two" (7±2). The author proposes that instead, when planning a site information architecture, the two most important considerations are breadth versus depth and the display of information.

The Problem(s) with Sitemaps
by Peter Van Dijck (1999)
Subject: Supplemental Navigation
Language: English
Abstract: Explores the problems seen in sitemaps and how to create an effective sitemap.

The Psychology of Navigation
by Jesse James Garrett (2002)
Subject: Information Architecture - Theory, Navigation
Language: English
Abstract: Jesse James Garret explores the psychology behind how users make navigational choices as they navigate through "information spaces" and how information architects can use this information when crafting the navigational experience.

The Role of Classification in Knowledge Representation and Discovery
by Barabara H. Kwasnik (7/1999)
Subject: Classification, Classification Systems, Organizational Theory
Language: English
Abstract: THE LINK BETWEEN CLASSIFICATION AND KNOWLEDGE is explored. Classification schemes have properties that enable the representation of entities and relationships in structures that reflect knowledge of the domain being classified. Examples are provided of the way in which knowledge and the classification process affect each other.
Note: Cited by Abe Crystal on AIfIA list.

The Visual Vocabulary Three Years Later: An Interview with Jesse James Garrett
by Dan Brown (2003)
Subject: Process & Techniques
Language: English
Abstract: This interview focuses on Jesse James Garret's Visual Vocabulary, a site architecture documentation standard.

Thesaurus Construction
by Tim Craven (1998)
Subject: Information Retrieval, Thesaurus Design
Language: English
Abstract: A tutorial on the basics of constructing an information retrieval thesaurus. It includes a glossary of thesaurus terms.

Toward Usable Browse Hierarchies for the Web Microsoft Word Document
by Kirsten Risden (1999)
Subject: Experience Design, Searching
Language: English
Abstract: The goal of the following study was to determine the potential usefulness of tracking traversal patterns through a browse hierarchy as a way to monitor confusion and determine its source. The major conclusion that can be drawn from this study is that this method is a useful and insightful way to monitor user experience.
Note: This links to a Microsoft Word document.

Towards a General Relation Browser: A GUI for Information Architects
by Ben Brunk, Gary Marchionini (2003)
Subject: Interface Design
Language: English
Abstract: The paper presents the case of ongoing efforts to develop and test generalizable user interfaces that provide interactive overviews for large-scale Web sites, portals, and other partitions of Web space.

Towards an Architectural Document Analysis, Journal of IA PDF Document
by Helene Francke (4/2009)
Subject: Information Architecture - Theory, Labeling, Organization
Language: English
Abstract: Information architecture (IA) and document architecture (DA) provide two, partly overlapping, perspectives on the creation of document structures. This article suggests how the architecture of a document can be analysed from these two perspectives. Literature on IA and DA has been examined in order to identify central ideas that are of relevance for analysing the architectures of digital documents. The article contains an overview of how IA and DA have been used and defined. The article shows how a model for analysing documents as sociotechnical artefacts can fruitfully draw on parts of the theoretical and practical complexes of IA and DA. The aspects that are identified as particularly important from IA are organisation systems, navigation, and labelling. From DA, logical structures, layout structures, content structures, and file structures are all applicable aspects. It is discussed how these various aspects may be interpreted in order to support an analysis of the organising principles of documents.

Transitional Volatility in Web Navigation
by David R. Danielson (6/2002)
Subject: Navigation, Research Methods
Language: English
Abstract: Danielson's Master's Thesis on Usability Metrics and User Behavior

Tutorial di Architettura dell'Informazione
by John Shiple (11/9/1998)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Italiano
Abstract: This article is an introduction to the field of information architecture. Five lessons are given in goal definition, audiences and competitors, site content, site structure, and visual design.
Note: Original in English
Available Translations:
English at www.webmonkey.com/design/site_building/tutorials/tutorial1.html

UI Pattern Documentation Review
by Patrick Stapleton (6/29/2009)
Subject: Classification Systems, Interface Design, Patterns
Language: English
Abstract: Patrick Stapleton takes a look at some of the world’s most popular pattern libraries and presents the case for a standard approach to documentation and categorization
Note: Boxes and Arrows

Una classificazione per il 21' secolo. Principi e struttura della Classificazione bibliografica Bliss
by Vanda Broughton (2001)
Subject: Classification Systems, Faceted Classification, Library & Information Science
Language: Italiano
Abstract: L'articolo descrive il funzionamento della Classificazione Bibliografica Bliss, 2a edizione (BC2), sistema di classificazione interamente basato su uno schema a faccette, di cui Vanda Broughton è la curatrice insieme a Jack Mills.

Understanding Information Architecture
by Rudy Foster (2003)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: This introductory article gives a high-level overview of information architecture from both a theoretical and practical perspective.

Understanding Information Taxonomy Helps Build Better Apps (2003)
Subject: Classification
Language: English
Abstract: Explains the basics of taxonomies, how they fit into the broader field of information architecture and how they contribute to organized, logical applications.
Note: From builder.com.

Unified Theory of Design
by Nathan Shedroff (1994)
Subject: Information Design, Interaction Design, Visual Design
Language: English
Abstract: The author offers a design model called Information Interaction Design. The model integrates three design disciplines: Information Design, Interaction Design, and Sensorial Design.

Unraveling the Mysteries of Metadata and Taxonomies
by Samantha Bailey, Christina Wodtke (4/2002)
Subject: Classification, Information Retrieval
Language: English
Abstract: Samantha Bailey, formerly at Argus and current lead IA for Wachovia Corporation's Wachovia.com website, talks about the transition from being a consultant to an "innie" IA, unravels the mysteries of metadata and taxonomies and shares her vision of the future of IA.

Usability for Technical Writers
by Arun Martin (4/2010)
Subject: User Centered Design
Language: English
Abstract: A review By Arun Martin of a session on Usability for Technical Writers at Huawei Technologies India Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore, on March 20, 2010. It was conducted by the User Research and Usability SIG of the STC India Chapter.

Usability for Technical Writers
by Arun Martin (4/2010)
Subject: User Centered Design
Language: English
Abstract: A review By Arun Martin of a session on Usability for Technical Writers at Huawei Technologies India Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore, on March 20, 2010. It was conducted by the User Research and Usability SIG of the STC India Chapter.

User Experience Deliverables
by Peter Morville (1/27/2009)
Subject: Expert Opinions, Information Architecture - Practices, Interaction Design
Language: English
Abstract: This article describes twenty user experience deliverables with links to relevant resources and examples. Clearly, these artifacts of the process are not the whole story. We must also think about the relationship between goals, methods, and documents. And yet, for many of us, deliverables are the coin of the realm and merit special attention.

User-centred redesign of the FaCS intranet
by Donna Maurer (6/2004)
Subject: Case Studies, Intranets & Extranets
Language: English
Abstract: The Department of Family and Community Services applied user-centred techniques in the redevelopment of their large Government intranet, and it serves as a useful model for other organisations looking to tackle the same issues.

Using Adoption Metaphors to Increase Customer Acceptance
by Sarah Rice (7/5/2006)
Subject: Business Strategy, Cognitive Science, Writing for the Web
Language: English
Abstract: We know a product has a lifecycle, but does the language we use for that product also have a lifecycle? From TiVo to the Internet Superhighway, Rice shows us how the metaphors we use have an evoluation all their own.
Note: Boxes and Arrows

Using Categories to Improve Search PDF Document
by Edward Cutrell, Susan Dumais (2003)
Subject: Interaction Design, Searching
Language: English
Abstract: The authors explore ways in which categories can be leveraged to improve search. An interface named SWISH is presented, in which search results are automatically categorized, and pages in the same category are grouped together.
Note: This links to a PDF document.

Using Wikis to Document UI Specifications
by Peter Gremett (6/29/2009)
Subject: Interface Design, Knowledge Management
Language: English
Abstract: As Agile gains momentum as a development approach of choice, documenting design becomes a challenge. Peter Gremett shows how using a wiki to capture your design is a great way to be adaptive as you build and deliver product to customers.
Note: Boxes and Arrows

Utilizing a Users Context to Improve Search Results Microsoft Word Document
by Peter Gremett (2003)
Subject: E-commerce, Experience Design, Searching
Language: English
Abstract: This paper describes some design practices for providing a scoped search interface for an e-commerce site.
Note: This links to a Microsoft Word document.

Visio Replacement? You Be the Judge: An Introduction to the Newest Simulation Tools
by Scott McDowell (11/14/2006)
Subject: Software, Tools & Technology
Language: English
Abstract: In the same way that the Internet took us to the next level of interaction, complete with rich visuals, simulations are doing the same for application definition. McDowell explores the ins and outs of new simulation tools. Will one of them work for you?
Note: Boxes and Arrows

Wat is informatiearchitectuur? (3/2007)
Subject: Education & Training, Information Architecture - Education & Training, Information Architecture - General
Language: Nederlands
Note: Original in English
Available Translations:
English at iainstitute.org/documents/learn/What_is_IA.pdf

We Are All Connected: The Path from Architecture to Information Architecture
by Fu-Tien Chiou (2003)
Subject: Architecture - Buildings, Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: The author lays out many similarities between architecture and traditional architecture. These include form, function, design elements, design methodology, and site planning.

We are All Information Architects: Interview with Eric Reiss at Krakow Pedigogical University
by Stanislaw Skorka (1/2008)
Subject: Information Architecture - General, Information Architecture - Job Skills
Language: English
Abstract: An interview with Eric Reiss about information architecture. Addresses the issue of its definition, how to develop as an IA professional, and what fields of knowledge and skills an information architect should have.
Note: Original article in Polish.
Available Translations:
Polish at www.wsp.krakow.pl/konspekt/30/index.php?i=023

Web Navigation: Resolving Conflicts between the Desktop and the Web
by Carola Fellenz, Jarmo Parkkinen, Hal Shubin (1998)
Subject: Information Seeking Behavior
Language: English
Abstract: This paper summarizes a workshop at CHI98 that focused on navigational problems caused by differences in navigational models between the desktop and the Web.

Web Page Design: Implications of Memory, Structure and Scent for Information Retrieval
by Mary Czerwinski, Kevin Larson (1998)
Subject: Information Retrieval
Language: English
Abstract: The authors describe an experiment to see if large breadth and decreased depth is preferable, both subjectively and via performance data, while attempting to design for optimal scent throughout different structures of a web site. This work is testing the theories of Miller in his classic "The Magical Number Seven, Plus or Minus Two."

Web Page Layout: A Comparison Between Left- and Right-justified Site Navigation Menus
by Tim Bosenick, James Kalbach (4/28/2003)
Subject: Primary Navigation, Web Design
Language: English
Abstract: The usability of two Web page layouts was directly compared: one with the main site navigation menu on the left of the page, and one with the main site navigation menu on the right. This research questions the current leading Web design thought that the main navigation menu should be left justified.

Web Site Architecture 101
by Rudy Limeback (1999)
Subject: Primary Navigation
Language: English
Abstract: Outlines three easy steps for determining the information architecture or navigation scheme of a site on which you are working.

What Causes Customers to Buy on Impulse? PDF Document
by Jared Spool (2001)
Subject: E-commerce, Structured Information
Language: English
Abstract: This paper studies the design elements within e-commerce sites that motivate impulse purchases online.
Note: This links to a PDF document.

What Do Web Users Do? An Empirical Analysis of Web Use PDF Document
by Andy Cockburn, Bruce McKenzie (2000)
Subject: Information Seeking Behavior
Language: English
Abstract: This paper provides an empirical characterisation of user actions at the web browser. The study is based on an analysis of four months of logged client-side data that describes user actions with recent versions of Netscape Navigator. In particular, the logged data allows us to determine the title, URL and time of each page visit, how often they visited each page, how long they spent at each page, the growth and content of bookmark collections, as well as a variety of other aspects of user interaction with the web. The results update and extend prior empirical characterisations of web use. Among the results we show that web page revisitation is a much more prevalent activity than previously reported (approximately 81% of pages have been previously visited by the user), that most pages are visited for a surprisingly short period of time, that users maintain large (and possibly overwhelming) bookmark collections, and that there is a marked lack of commonality in the pages visited by different users.

What Is An Information Architect? PDF Document (3/20/2007)
Subject: Education & Training, Information Architecture - Education & Training, Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: The Information Architecture Institute is an international organization committed to advancing and promoting the practice of information architecture. We define information architecture as the art and science of organizing and labeling websites, intranets, online communities and software to support usability. As information proliferates exponentially, usability is becoming the critical success factor for websites and software applications. Good IA lays the necessary groundwork for an information system that makes sense to users.
Available Translations:
Español at iainstitute.org/es/docomentos/Cual_es_un_AI.pdf
Nederlands at iainstitute.org/nl/translations/wat_is_informatiearchitectuur.php

What is Information Architecture? (Arabic) Microsoft Word Document
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Arabic

What's in a Name? (2001)
Subject: Expert Opinions, Information Architecture - General, Information Design
Language: English
Abstract: Are there two information architectures? One influenced by presentation and one influenced by structure? Is the presentation-based IA better served by the name "information design?" Does the medium really matter? Is print IA/ID different from web-based IA/ID in meaningful ways? For its April 2001 issue, Design Matters contacted several people and asked them to respond to these questions informally.
Note: From the Society for Technical Communication.

Why You Need Your Very Own Taxonomy
by Tom Smith (2001)
Subject: Classification, Ontologies, Searching
Language: English
Abstract: This article is an introduction to taxonomies and faceted classifications.

Wszyscy jesteśmy architektami informacji (We Are All Information Architects)
by Stanislaw Skorka (1/2008)
Subject: Information Architecture - General, Information Architecture - Job Skills
Language: Polish
Abstract: Wywiad z prof. Ericem Reissem

An interview with Eric Reiss about information architecture. Addresses the issue of its definition, how to develop as an IA professional, and what fields of knowledge and skills an information architect should have.
Note: also translated to English at http://www.wsp.krakow.pl/konspekt/30/index.php?i=024
Available Translations:
English at www.wsp.krakow.pl/konspekt/30/index.php?i=024

¿Cuál es un Arquitecto de Información? PDF Document (3/20/2007)
Subject: Education & Training, Information Architecture - Education & Training, Information Architecture - General
Language: Español
Abstract: Definimos a la arquitectura de información como el arte y ciencia de organizar y etiquetar sitios web, intranets, comunidades online y software para mejorar la usabilidad. A medida que la información prolifera exponencialmente, la usabilidad se está convirtiendo en un factor crítico de éxito para los sitios web y las aplicaciones de software. Una buena AI establece las bases necesarias para un sistema de información que tenga sentido para sus usuarios.
Available Translations:
English at iainstitute.org/documents/learn/What_is_IA.pdf
Greek at iainstitute.org/translations/What-is-IA-Greek.doc
Polish at iainstitute.org/translations/co-to-jest-architektem-informacji.doc

¿Soy un Arquitecto de Información? PDF Document (3/20/2007)
Subject: Education & Training, Information Architecture - Education & Training, Information Architecture - General
Language: Español
Abstract: Mucha gente se ha hecho esta pregunta: ¿Soy un Arquitecto de Información? Muchas veces nos encontramos solos en la oficina preguntándonos por qué no encajamos en un departamento específico o, después de una cantidad de evaluaciones, sentimos que simplemente no estamos haciendo lo que realmente queremos.
Available Translations:
English at iainstitute.org/documents/learn/Am_I_an_IA.pdf
Polish at iainstitute.org/translations/czy-jestem-architektem-informacji.doc

Blogs, Columns and Journals

ビービット: ユーザビリティコラム
by Naoki Endo (2001)
Subject: Accessibility
Language: Japanese
Abstract: 遠藤直紀（ビービット）によるユーザビリティにまつわるコラム集。

フランスの情報屋
by Kimio Hayashi (2004)
Subject: Controlled Vocabularies, Information Organization, Metadata
Language: Japanese
Abstract: フランスで言語学博士課程の林公生がテクニカルコミュニケーションの視点から「フランス」と「情報を伝えるための方法論」を身近な口調で紹介するコラム。

人机交互
by Tetsuya Tarumoto (2004)
Subject: Expert Opinions, Interface Design, User Centered Design
Language: Japanese
Abstract: 樽本徹也（イード）によるユーザー中心設計、ユーザービリティ、ユーザーインターフェース設計にまつわるユーザビリティエンジニアの専門的視点からの考察コラム。

明示的に宣言されます。
by Naomi Sato (2002)
Subject: Faceted Classification, Searching, Web Development
Language: Japanese
Abstract: 佐藤直美によるWeb情報設計についてのウェブログ。毎回鋭い視点で軽快にかつさわやかにファセット分類法から映画にダイエットと幅広くアットランダムに語られる。

研究発表（ラブラス取説研究所）
by Kazuya Takayama (1996)
Subject: Information Design, Interface Design
Language: Japanese
Abstract: 高山和也（ラプラス取説研究所）による情報大工（インフォメーションアーキテクト）の視点から、マニュアルの分りやすさや製品のインターフェースの使い勝手などの情報デザインの質向上のための技術についての考察。

縁側*cc (2003)
Subject: Web Development
Language: Japanese
Abstract: 神戸のEngawa Lab.によるWebデザイン、Webビジネス、IT技術に関する気軽な雑記帳。

A List Apart
Subject: Expert Opinions, Standards & Guidelines, Web Development
Language: English
Abstract: A List Apart Magazine (ISSN: 1534-0295) explores the design, development, and meaning of web content, with a special focus on web standards and best practices.

Alertbox
by Jakob Nielsen (1995)
Subject: User Centered Design, Web Design
Language: English
Abstract: Jakob Nielsen's bi-weekly column that investigates a broad range of Web usability principles and ideas.
Available Translations:
Japanese at www.usability.gr.jp/alertbox/

Antenna
Subject: Experience Design, Interface Design, Visual Design
Language: English
Abstract: By Giant Ant Design. Discusses design from a variety of perspectives, including experience, graphic, information.

Bloug
by Lou Rosenfeld
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: Lou Rosenfeld's blog regarding "information architecture and anything else I want to discuss." Subjects include enterprise IA, book and article reviews, and content management.

Boxes and Arrows
Subject: Business Context, Information Architecture - Practices, Interaction Design
Language: English
Abstract: Boxes and Arrows is devoted to the practice, innovation, and discussion of design; including graphic design, interaction design, information architecture and the design of business. Since 2001, it’s been a peer-written journal promoting contributors who want to provoke thinking, push limits, and teach a few things along the way.

Boxes and Arrows: The Design behind the Design
Subject: Design, Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: "Boxes and Arrows is the definitive source for the complex task of bringing architecture and design to the digital landscape. There are various titles and professions associated with this undertaking—information architecture, information design, interaction design, interface design—but when we looked at the work that we were actually doing, we found a 'community of practice' with similarities in outlook and approach that far outweighed our differences."

Critical Reviews of Corporate Websites
by Lou Rosenfeld (2000 to 2000)
Subject: Information Architecture - General, Web Design
Language: English
Abstract: This column reviewed corporate Web sites from an IA perspective. Reviewed sites include gm.com, toysrus.com, and fedex.com.

Dynamic Taxonomies: A Model for Large Information Bases
by Giovanni M. Sacco (6/2000)
Subject: Faceted Classification, Information Retrieval, Knowledge Management
Language: English
Abstract: A new taxonomic model for structuring and accessing large heterogeneous information bases is presented. The model is designed to simplify both classification and access by computer-illiterate people. It defines simple and intuitive operations to access large information bases at the conceptual level and at different levels of abstraction, in a totally assisted way, through a simple, yet effective visual interface. The model can also be used to summarize result sets computed by other query methods, such as information retrieval, shape retrieval, etc., and to provide user maps for complex hypermedia networks. The experience gained by applying this model to commercial applications is reported. architecture).

elegant hack
by Christina Wodtke
Subject: Experience Design, Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: "eleganthack.com is a one-person website devoted to exploring and furthering the emerging art of user experience design and information architecture on the web."

Findability.org
by Peter Morville
Subject: Findability
Language: English
Abstract: Peter Morville's blog on the concept of findability.

FredCavazza
by Frederic Cavazza
Subject: Information Architecture - General, Interaction Design, User Centered Design
Language: Français
Abstract: Un blog dédié aux thèmes suivants : Architecture de l'information, Utilisabilité et ergonomie, Design des interactions, Expérience utilisateur et Systèmes de gestion de contenu.

I Column Like I CM
by Bob Doyle (2004)
Subject: Content Management, Knowledge Management, Organizational Theory
Language: English
Abstract: Monthly online columns and six print columns a year in EContent Magazine on topics from faceted classification and structured information to website indexing and information scent.

i.a. etc.
by Joseph Tate
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: Blog on general information architecture concepts as well as design and CSS.

IA Podcast
by Jeff Parks (2010)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: Since 2006, Jeff Parks has been interviewing IA and UX practioners for insights on the discipline.

IAnything Goes
by Jeff Lash (2002 to 2003)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: This column attempts to demonstrate "the importance of information architecture in the web development process, and how non-IAs can learn and incorporate information architecture concepts into their work in the converging world of information architecture, user-centered design, web development and business strategy."

Idblog
by Beth Mazur
Subject: Information Design
Language: English
Abstract: "IDblog is Beth Mazur tilting at power law windmills. A little bit Internet, a little bit technology, a little bit society, and a lot about designing useful information products."

Ideactif
Subject: Experience Design, Information Architecture - General, User Centered Design
Language: Français
Abstract: Les sujets abordés par ce blogue sont les suivants : La conception, l'évaluation et l'amélioration de l'expérience des utilisateurs des technologies de l'information (principalement le Web).

InfoDesign - Understanding by Design - News
by Peter Bogaards
Subject: Information Architecture - General, Information Design
Language: English

Jakob Nielsen博士のAlertbox
by Jakob Nielsen (1995)
Subject: User Centered Design, Web Design
Language: Japanese
Abstract: ウェブユーザビリティに関するヤコブ・ニールセン博士の人気コラム『Alert Box』の日本語版。最新号は英語版発行（通常は隔週月曜日）後2日～3日で翻訳・公開。
Available Translations:
English at www.useit.com/alertbox/

LucDesk
by Lucian Millis
Subject: Experience Design, Web Design
Language: English
Abstract: "LucDesk is a personal (web)log focusing on web design, user experience, creative use of technology, and other topics of interest, including security, digital art, photography, illustration, and more."

Noise Between Stations
by Victor Lombardi
Subject: Design, Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: Addresses a variety of current information architecture topics.

peterme.com
by Peter Merholz
Subject: Design, Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: Updated at least once a week, this blog covers a wide range of Web issues and topics.

Putting People First (2010)
Subject: End Users, Experience Design, User Centered Design
Language: English
Abstract: This non-commercial experience design gateway is developed as a public service to all those interested in the broader field of experience design and user-centred design. All posts have in common that they reveal some insight on how to create products and services that are driven by an understanding of people. Putting People First is maintained by Mark Vanderbeeken of the Italy-based experience design company Experientia with the support of his business partners and his readers. It is read by about 6000 people per day, most of whom access the contents via rss.

Semantics
by Peter Morville (2001)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: Peter Morville's column about information architecture and strategy.

Strange Connections
by Peter Morville (2000 to 2001)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: Peter Morville's bi-weekly column on the evolving definition of information architecture.

user experience en español
by Gabriel Porras
Subject: Experience Design
Language: English
Abstract: El blog de Gabriel Porras. "User experience en español: Usabilidad, Accesibilidad, Encontrabilidad, Arquitectura de la Información..."

UX Booth
by Andrew Maier
Subject: Information Architecture - Education & Training, User Centered Design
Language: English
Abstract: The UX Booth is a group that writes about User Experience, and offers free Website Usability Reviews that all designers and developers can benefit from.

UX Matters
Subject: Experience Design, Expert Opinions, User Centered Design
Language: English
Abstract: Insights and inspiration for the user experience community from experts in user experience (UX) strategy or management, any aspect of UX design—including interaction design, industrial design, information architecture, information design, or visual design—any type of user research—from generative field research to usability—or user assistance

UXculture
by Bob Goodman
Subject: Experience Design
Language: English
Abstract: Discusses issues related to the user experience and usability of the networked world.

UXpod: User Experience Podcast (1/2010)
Subject: User Centered Design
Language: English
Abstract: The User Experience Podcast features a wide range of interviewees and commentary. Transcripts are available for some episodes, and more are being added.

Web Architect
by Peter Morville (1995 to 1999)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: Web Architect was a column in Songline Studio's Web Review magazine from 1995 to 1999. It offered a humorous yet practical exploration of information architecture topics.

[BEEP]
by Peter Boersma
Subject: Experience Design, Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: Includes reflections on user experience, as well as a variety of postings such as IA discipline models and an IA Summit review.

Books

ウェブ・ユーザビリティ ルールブック Web Usability in Japan
by Toshikazu Shinohara, Yukiko Takei (2001)
Subject: Accessibility, Navigation
Language: Japanese
Abstract: ビービットによるWebユーザビリティとサイト設計についての入門書。本書は日本語サイトを事例に、ナビゲーションや基本インターフェース、ページデザインなど、サイト設計時に考慮すべき基本事項を初心者向けに丁寧に解説している。

ヒューマン・インターフェース - 人にやさしいシステムへの新たな指針
by Jef Raskin (2001)
Subject: Interaction Design
Language: Japanese
Abstract: AppleでMacintosh開発チームを率いていたジェフ・ラスキンによるインタラクティブ・システム・デザインのための解説書。デザインのアイデアがいかに科学的にあるべきかマン・マシン・インターフェースの本質的な問題を認知工学や科学的アプローチを使って解説、ソフトウェアデベロッパやデザイナーのみならずプロジェクトマネージャーにとってもインターフェースの今後と方向性を示している。
Available Translations:
English at www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0201379376/theasilomarin-20

実践情報アーキテクチャ
by Eric Reiss, Toshikazu Shinohara (2002)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Japanese
Abstract: サイト構築のプロセスをインフォメーションアーキテクトの実践的なアプローチを手本に紹介。サイトの目的設定からコンテンツ整理、カテゴライズ方法、機能要件の決定方法やユーザビリティの検証方法など。

情報デザイン - 分りやすさの設計
Subject: Information Design, Interface Design
Language: Japanese
Abstract: 情報デザインアソシエイツ(IID.j）編集による「分りやすさ」「伝えやすさ」とは何か、情報デザインの歴史や最新の研究成果、理論、思想などを情報化社会の中での「情報デザイン」の考え方として提示。巻末の「情報デザインを知るためのキーワード」と「参考文献」が非常に役立つ。日本語版のみであるが海外からも絶賛される1冊。

情報デザインソースブック (2003)
Subject: Case Studies, Information Design, Interaction Design
Language: Japanese
Abstract: 情報デザインアソシエイツ（IID.j）編集による世界中から集めた67つの広義な「情報デザイン」プロジェクトのケーススタディ集。多くの図版と共に各プロジェクトのコンセプトや手法を紹介。 英文併記。
Available Translations:
English at www.iidj.net/IDSB_E/

誰のためのデザイン? - 認知科学者のデザイン原論
by Donald Norman (1990)
Subject: Cognitive Science, Design, User Centered Design
Language: Japanese
Abstract: 認知心理学者でありヒューマンインタフェース研究の第一人者、D.A. ノーマン博士による代表著作。電話機、パソコン、蛇口、コンロ、ドアなど、身の周りにある普通の道具にある様々な問題点を軽快な口調で分りやすく解説し、道具を使う人間についての行為や知識に関する認知心理学的な分析を行いながら、ユーザーにとって良いデザインとは何か、どうしたら良いデザインができるのかを問いかける。デザイナーや開発者に限らず、全ての作り手が読むべきデザイン原論。
Available Translations:
English at www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0385267746/theasilomarin-20

Ambient Findability
by Peter Morville (9/26/2005)
Subject: Findability
Language: English
Abstract: Discusses the idea of unlimited findability, as made possible by modern technology and fields such as information architecture and usability.

Architettura dell’informazione: Trovabiltà dagli oggetti quotidiani al Web
by Luca Rosati (2007)
Subject: Experience Design, Information Architecture - Practices, Information Architecture - Theory
Language: Italiano
Abstract: Il volume analizza alcuni principi chiave (euristiche) di architettura dell’informazione utili sia per progettare sia per valutare sistemi informativi complessi. Non solo in contesti digitali ma anche in quelli fisici (punti vendita, musei, aeroporti…). Di più: proprio perché queste euristiche sono trasversali ai vari contesti dell’interazione uomo-informazione, l’obiettivo del libro è proporre un modello unificato di architettura dell’informazione, a cavallo dei diversi ambiti dell’agire quotidiano, da quelli fisici a quelli digitali.
Also available at: lucarosati.it/blog/architettura-informazione-trovabilita

Arquitectura de Informacion para Sitios Web
by Adrián Coutin Domínguez (2002)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Español
Abstract: Busca ayudar a la comunidad Web a la construcción de sitios que sean expresión de sistemas de información coherentes y fáciles de usar por la audiencia de los mismos.

Arquitetura de Informação para designers
by Peter Van Dijck (2003)
Subject: Information Architecture - General, Information Design
Language: Português
Abstract: Includes sections on Website Strategy, Audience Research, Information Architecture, Designing Functionality, and Interface Design. The Information Architecture section covers structure, organization schemes, categories, labels, implementation, and sitemaps.
Note: Original in English.
Available Translations:
English at www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/2880467314/theasilomarin-20

Beyond Book Indexing
by Diane Brenner, Marilyn Rowland (2000)
Subject: Indexing, Supplemental Navigation
Language: English
Abstract: How to get started in web indexing, with a back-of-the-book style A-Z index as a supplemental navigation tool.

Classificazione a faccette
by Claudio Gnoli (2004)
Subject: Education & Training, Faceted Classification, Library & Information Science
Language: Italiano
Abstract: L'idea di esprimere la classe di un documento per combinazione di diversi aspetti del suo contenuto (le faccette) è dovuto all'indiano Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan (1892-1972). Incaricato di gestire la biblioteca universitaria di Madras, egli trascorse alcuni mesi a studiare biblioteconomia a Londra, venendo così a contatto con LCC, DDC e UDC. Il loro funzionamento però lo lasciava insoddisfatto; il modo di superare i limiti gli fu ispirato nel 1924 da un gioco matematico. A partire da questa idea, Ranganathan si dedicò all'elaborazione di un nuovo schema di classificazione basato sul principio delle faccette.

Cost-Justifying Usability
by Randolph Bias, Deborah Mayhew (1994)
Subject: Business Context
Language: English
Abstract: This book provides structured and proven techniques by which usability engineers and their managers can quantify the costs and benefits of a projected new product in order to make a convincing case for investment to the business types in the company. It presents an overall framework, perspectives internal and external to the company, case studies from software and hardware developers, and discussions of special issues.

Defensive Design for the Web: How to Improve Error Messages, Help, Forms, and Other Critial Points
by Jason Fried, Matthew Linderman (2004)
Subject: Interface Design
Language: English
Abstract: Provides 40 guidelines for preventing errors and helping site visitors get back on track after a problem occurs. Includes real-world examples and screenshots, as well as a test to see how well your site holds up.

Definind Arhitectura Informatiei
by Peter Morville, Lou Rosenfeld (6/1/2000)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Romanian
Abstract: Ce este arhitectura informatiei? Un domeniu care se naste ori o stea cazatoare? Ce face un arhitect de informatie? Esti tu un arhitect de informatie? Sint eu? Este asta o eticheta potrivita pentru disciplina noastra? Mai conteaza etichetele si definitiile?

Developing SGML DTDs
by Jeanne El Andaloussi, Eve Maler (1995)
Subject: RDF, Structured Information
Language: English
Abstract: This step-by-step tutorial contains essential information for everyone who is working with SGML and needs to understand how to develop DTDs. It covers all aspects of DTD development, including planning, analysis, design, implementation, testing, documentation and training.

Diseño Digital
by Javier Royo
Subject: Information Architecture - General, User Centered Design, Web Design
Language: Español
Abstract: En el presente libro se explican de forma sencilla y clara los conceptos fundamentales para entender y aprender todo lo relativo al diseño digital. Se habla de cómo ha evolucionado el lenguaje del diseño con la aparición y el desarrollo de las nuevas tecnologías (Internet, telefonía, móvil, redes, televisión digital...) Se realiza un recorrido por la historia del diseño de la interfaz gráfica de usuario y de los sistemas de comunicación utilizados en la misma. Se analizan de forma profunda las relaciones entre las computadoras y el ser humano (usabilidad) y se establecen las pautas para la creación gráfica y el diseño en Internet de los sistemas de iconos, la tipografía, el color o las estructuras de información (mapas).

Glossary of Terminology in Abstracting, Classification, Indexing and Thesaurus Construction
by Hans Wellisch (2000)
Subject: Classification, Indexing, Thesaurus Design
Language: English
Abstract: This book defines terms used in texts on abstracting, indexing, classification and thesaurus construction, as well as terms for the most common types of documents and their parts. The definitions are derived from such authoritative sources as ISO, ANSI/NISO and BSI.

Handbook of Usability Testing
by Jeffrey Rubin (1994)
Subject: User Testing
Language: English
Abstract: This book presents a step-by-step approach to usability testing in today's fast-paced industrial production environment, where reducing time to market has become a prerequisite for survival. It contains chapter coverage for each of the six stages including numerous examples and case studies.

How Buildings Learn: What Happens After They’re Built
by Stewart Brand (6/1994)
Subject: Architecture - Buildings
Language: English
Abstract: Illustrates and explains how buildings are adapted by their inhabitants to accommodate evolving needs and preferences over time.

Il soggetto
by Antony C. Foskett (2001)
Subject: Classification, Digital Libraries, Indexing
Language: Italiano
Abstract: Il volume è la traduzione italiana del manuale di A. C. Foskett "The subject approach to information". Si tratta di un'opera riguardante il recupero dell'informazione nell'epoca delle reti e della comunicazione planetaria. I sistemi di recupero, l'accesso alle basi dati, la ricerca in linea, gli OPAC sono esaminati criticamente alla luce dei principi teorici fondamentali e della loro efficacia concreta e accompagnati da una disanima critica degli strumenti e dei linguaggi concepiti per l'approccio semantico. Ne emerge, ribadita, la centralità del bibliotecario e degli strumenti logico-linguistici che gli sono propri per ricavare, da un universo di informazioni, risposte che soddisfino le esigenze di chi lo interroga.
Available Translations:
English at www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0208015469

Indexing Books
by Nancy Mulvany (1994)
Subject: Indexing
Language: English
Abstract: Expanding on the discussions in the standard style guides, this book explains to authors and professional indexers aspects of analysis and judgment such as what to include and exclude from the index, the structure, how indexing fits into the publishing industry, whether to do it yourself or hire it out, deciphering publishers guidelines, and choosing appropriate software.

Indexing from A to Z
by Hans Wellisch (1997)
Subject: Indexing
Language: English
Abstract: For authors, students, and beginners as well as experienced indexers, the author covers not only back-of-the-book indexing but also the indexing of periodicals and non-print material, with practical examples of correct and incorrect indexing.

Information Architects
by Richard Saul Wurman (1997)
Subject: Information Design
Language: English
Abstract: The author edits this book of contributions by 20 masters in the visual display of information. This book discusses the importance of information design in physical spaces and virtual interfaces.

Information Architecture
by Laura Caprio, Beatrice Ghiglione (2003)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Italiano
Abstract: Partendo dalle origini e dalle definizioni della disciplina, il libro propone un modello di progettazione dell'architettura informativa, le attività di cui si compone, le tecniche su cui si fonda e i consigli su come utilizzarle. Le attività di progettazione, suddivise in tre fasi sequenziali, vengono presentate in maniera dettagliata, dando particolare rilevanza alla descrizione dell'attività, agli obiettivi ad essa legati, ai dati d'indagine (input), alle tecniche per condurre l'attività e ai risultati anche parziali (output) che vengono prodotti e danno forma al progetto.

Information Architecture for Designers
by Peter Van Dijck (2003)
Subject: Information Architecture - General, Information Design
Language: English
Abstract: Includes sections on Website Strategy, Audience Research, Information Architecture, Designing Functionality, and Interface Design. The Information Architecture section covers structure, organization schemes, categories, labels, implementation, and sitemaps.
Note: English is original language.
Available Translations:
Português at iainstitute.org/pt/translations/arquitetura_de_informacao_para_designers_estruturando_websites_para_o_sucesso_dos_negocios.php

Information Architecture for the World Wide Web
by Peter Morville, Lou Rosenfeld (2002)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: This book introduces the user to the emerging field of information architecture. It teaches how to design web sites and intranets that support growth, management and ease of use.
Available Translations:
Japanese at www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/487311134X/ia-22/

Information Architecture for the World Wide Web, 3rd Edition
by Peter Morville, Lou Rosenfeld (11/2006)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Español
Abstract: This book introduces the user to the emerging field of information architecture. It teaches how to design web sites and intranets that support growth, management and ease of use.
Note: Translated from English.
Also available at: oreilly.com/catalog/9780596527341/

Information Architecture for the World Wide Web, 3rd Edition
by Peter Morville, Lou Rosenfeld (11/2006)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Español
Abstract: This book introduces the user to the emerging field of information architecture. It teaches how to design web sites and intranets that support growth, management and ease of use.

Information Architecture for the World Wide Web, 3rd Edition
by Peter Morville, Lou Rosenfeld (11/2006)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Romanian
Abstract: This book introduces the user to the emerging field of information architecture. It teaches how to design web sites and intranets that support growth, management and ease of use.
Also available at: oreilly.com/catalog/9780596000356/

Information Architecture for the World Wide Web, 3rd Edition
by Peter Morville, Lou Rosenfeld (11/2006)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Polish
Abstract: This book introduces the user to the emerging field of information architecture. It teaches how to design web sites and intranets that support growth, management and ease of use.
Also available at: oreilly.com/catalog/9780596000356/

Information Architecture for the WWW, 2nd ed. PDF Document
by Peter Morville, Lou Rosenfeld (8/2002)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: This book introduces the user to the emerging field of information architecture. It teaches how to design web sites and intranets that support growth, management and ease of use.
Note: Original English Source
Also available at: oreilly.com/catalog/9780596000356/
Available Translations:
Español at iainstitute.org/es/translations/arquitectura_de_la_informacion_para_la_red_capitulo_1.php
Italiano at iainstitute.org/translations/morville-rosenfeld_capitolo1.pdf

Information Architecture: An Emerging 21st Century Profession
by Earl Morrogh (2002)
Subject: Information Architecture - Education & Training
Language: English
Abstract: This book provides education and career advice to prospective information architects. It covers relevant programs at universities as well as corporations that need information architects.

Information Architecture: Blueprints for the Web
by Christina Wodtke (2002)
Subject: Information Architecture - General, Process & Techniques, User Centered Design
Language: English
Abstract: This book introduces the core concepts of information architecture: organizing web site content for findability, designing pleasant web site interactions, and creating an easy to use interface. This book aims to teach the information architecture skills necessary to avoid making costly mistakes. It is intended for everyone that works with information architecture including designers, programmers, and project managers.

Information Architecture: Designing Information Environments for Purpose
by Alan Gilchrist, Barry Mahon (2003)
Subject: Information Architecture - General, Information Design, Information Organization
Language: English
Abstract: This book describes and analyzes the various components of creating an information system architecture - design environment (hardware, networks, software), knowledge representation (taxonomies, classifications, thesauri), interoperability (standards and markup languages), user interfaces, usability and findability, and the prospects for the future. This guide also examines the role of management, information technology personnel and information workers in the process.

Information Design
by Robert Jacobson (1999)
Subject: Experience Design, Information Design
Language: English
Abstract: A collection of essays by a variety of authors on the various aspects of information design. Includes the theoretical foundations, information design in practice, and a look at related technologies.

Information Design Source Book (2003)
Subject: Case Studies, Information Design, Interaction Design
Language: English
Abstract: An illustrated collection of 67 succesful international information design projects, edited by Institute for Information Design Japan (IID.j) Both in English and Japanese.
Available Translations:
Japanese at www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4766114396/ia-22/

Information Seeking in Electronic Environments
by Gary Marchionini (1997)
Subject: Information Retrieval, Information Seeking Behavior, Interface Design
Language: English
Abstract: Discusses both searching and browsing interfaces to aid users in their information seeking. Includes research on information-seeking efforts and strategies, describes browsing strategies and systems that support them, as well as trends and strategies for the future.

Knowledge Representation: Logical, Philosophical, and Computational Foundations
by John F. Sowa
Subject: Classics, Classification, Knowledge Management
Language: English
Abstract: Sowa is the great theorist of organizing knowledge using computers and the founder of modern conceptual graph theory.

Organizing Knowledge: An Introduction to Managing Access to Information
by John Farrow, Jennifer Rowley (2000)
Subject: Information Organization, Information Retrieval, Searching
Language: English
Abstract: For the third edition, this standard text on knowledge organization and retrieval has been extensively revised and restructured to accommodate the increased significance of electronic information resources.

Organizzare la conoscenza. Dalle biblioteche all’architettura dell’informazione per il Web
by Claudio Gnoli, Vittorio Marino, Luca Rosati (4/2006)
Subject: Classification, Findability, Library & Information Science
Language: Italiano
Abstract: Come classificare l’informazione (nel Web e non) per renderla facilmente reperibile? Dopo una breve introduzione sui principi teorici dell’organizzazione della conoscenza, attraverso casi concreti il libro descrive come le tecniche di classificazione elaborate in ambito bibliotecario possano essere applicate con successo all’architettura dell’informazione per il Web.

Paper Prototyping
by Carolyn Snyder (2003)
Subject: Interface Design, User Centered Design, User Testing
Language: English
Abstract: Classic work on designing and refining user interfaces with inexpensive paper tools.

Practical Information Architecture
by Eric Reiss (2000)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: This book helps set website goals, determine information needs, incorporate useful browser-based features, produce diagrams to help programmers and designers, define menus, and segment a site for diverse audiences.

Practical Information Policies
by Elizabeth Orna (1990)
Subject: Content Management, Information Organization
Language: English
Abstract: Defines information policies and their benefits. How to develop a policy, based on an information audit. The need for information professionals. Stages to introduce, implement, and monitor a policy.

Search Engine Visibility
by Shari Thurow (2002)
Subject: Search Technology, Searching, Web Development
Language: English
Abstract: Thurow discusses ways you can construct your website so it is usable for your users, and indexable by the major search engines.

Search Patterns
by Jefferey Callender, Peter Morville (2/1/2010)
Subject: Patterns, Searching
Language: English
Abstract: O'Reilly guide to Search Patterns. Companion website serves as a gateway to the Search Pattern Library, our colorful public collection of examples, patterns, and anti-patterns.

Sorting Things Out: Classification and Its Consequences
by Geoffrey Bowker, Susan Leigh Star (2000)
Subject: Classification
Language: English
Abstract: Combines sociology, anthropology, and taxonomy - exactly how and why we classify and categorize the things and concepts we encounter day to day.

The Art of Indexing
by Larry Bonura (1994)
Subject: Indexing
Language: English
Abstract: Describes the indexing problems specific to technical documentation and presents practical solutions. Shows how to chart topics and make a map for readers that maximixes the usability of a book.

The Biology of Business
by John Henry Clippinger (1999)
Subject: Business Strategy, Management
Language: English
Abstract: The seven basics of complex adaptive systems (complexity theory) in the context of managing an organization and its knowledge.

The Design of Everyday Things
by Donald Norman (2000)
Subject: Cognitive Science, Design, User Centered Design
Language: English
Abstract: Anyone who designs anything to be used by humans -- from physical objects to computer programs to conceptual tools -- must read this book. It could forever change how you experience and interact with your physical surroundings, open your eyes to the perversity of bad design and the desirability of good design, and raise your expectations about how things should be designed.
Note: Originally published as "The Psychology of Everyday Things."
Available Translations:
Japanese at www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/478850362X/ia-22/

The Design of Sites: Patterns, Principles, and Processes for Crafting a Customer-Centered Web Experience
by Jason Hong, James Landay, Douglas K. van Duyne (2002)
Subject: E-commerce, User Centered Design, Web Design
Language: English
Abstract: Based on an analysis of over 100 high-quality Web sites, the authors of this book have distilled the principles and best practices that make a well-designed Web site that will encourage repeat visitors. The book provides information on enhancing the usefulness and quality of your site as well as how to shorten your development cycles and decrease on-going maintenance costs. Topics covered include user needs analysis, browsing and navigation, homepage design, writing for search engines, building trust and credibility, creating a privacy policy, and designing effective page layouts.

The Elements of User Experience
by Jesse James Garrett (2002)
Subject: Information Architecture - General, User Centered Design, Visual Design
Language: English
Abstract: The Elements of User Experience cuts through the complexity of user-centered design for the Web with clear explanations and vivid illustrations that focus on ideas rather than tools or techniques. Jesse James Garrett gives readers the big picture of Web user experience development, from strategy and requirements to information architecture and visual design. This accessible introduction helps any Web development team, large or small, to create a successful user experience.

The Humane Interface: New Directions for Designing Interactive Systems
by Jef Raskin (2000)
Subject: Interaction Design
Language: English
Abstract: This guide to interactive system design by Jef Raskin, the creator of the Apple Macintosh project, offers a wealth of innovative and specific interface ideas for software designers, developers, and product managers. He demonstrates how design ideas must be built on a scientific basis, presenting just enough cognitive psychology to link the interface of the future to the experimental evidence and to show why that interface will work.
Available Translations:
Japanese at www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4894714205/ia-22/

The Intellectual Foundation of Information Organization
by Elaine Svenonius (2000)
Subject: Information Organization
Language: English
Abstract: The effectiveness of a system for accessing information is a direct function of the intelligence put into organizing it. Integrating the disparate disciplines of descriptive cataloging, subject cataloging, indexing, and classification, this book adopts a conceptual framework that views the process of organizing information as the use of a special language of description called a bibliographic language.

The Organization of Information
by Arlene G. Taylor (2004)
Subject: Information Organization, Metadata
Language: English
Abstract: Comprehensive text with history of information organization down to digital libraries and the Internet. Standards, metadata, vocabulary control, and categorization systems.

The Persona Lifecycle
by Tamara Adlin, John Pruitt (2006)
Subject: Personas, User Centered Design
Language: English
Abstract: The end product of several workshops for Usability Professionals Association and great presentations at the Nielsen/Norman Group conferences on User Experience.

The subject approach to information
by Antony C. Foskett (1977)
Subject: Classification, Digital Libraries, Indexing
Language: English
Abstract: The Internet and the World Wide Web have made access to information easy but do not solve the problems of finding exactly what we want. Since the first edition of this librarianship text appeared, the development of computer technology has meant that the organization of information has become a complex area. This edition places emphasis on the intellectual effort required to make a meaningful use of the amount of information now accessible to the searcher. It includes: information retrieval systems; database access systems; online searching and OPACs; hypertext; and networked systems. The book describes how we search for information by looking at the problems involved, at the theoretical principles suggested as solutions and their practical realization, classification schemes, lists of subject headings and thesauri.
Available Translations:
Italiano at www.it.bol.com/bol/main.jsp?action=bolscheda&ean=978887075554

The Timeless Way of Building
by Christopher Alexander (1979)
Subject: Architecture - Buildings
Language: English
Abstract: Presents a theory of architecture, building, and planning based upon patterns, relationships, and a deep understanding of use and users.

The User Is Always Right
by Steve Mulder (2006)
Subject: Personas, User Centered Design
Language: English
Abstract: Steve has put into print his techniques for creating personas that have been refined for years at Molecular.

Thesaurus Construction and Use: A Practical Manual
by Jean Aitchison, David Bawden, Alan Gilchrist (2000)
Subject: Classification, Thesauri, Thesaurus Design
Language: English
Abstract: A practical, concise guide to the construction of thesauri for use in information retrieval, written by leading experts in the field. Includes topics such as planning and design; vocabulary control; specificity and compound terms; structure and relationships; auxiliary retrieval devices; multilingual thesauri; AAT Compound Term Rules; the US ANSI/NISO Z39.19 Thesaurus construction standard and many more.
Note: This record refers to the 4th edition of the book.

Typologies and Taxonomies : An Introduction to Classification Techniques
by Kenneth Bailey (1994)
Subject: Classification, Thesauri
Language: English
Abstract: Classic introduction to classification schemes.

User and Task Analysis for Interface Design
by JoAnn Hackos, Janice Redish (1998)
Subject: End Users, Process & Techniques, User Centered Design
Language: English
Abstract: Task analysis is an important aspect of user interface design, insuring that the end product is usable and practical. Written by task analysis experts, this book is the first book that provides full-length coverage of task analysis, and discusses the methodologies behind it.

Web Usability & Accesibility Guideline
by Ishida Yuko (2003)
Subject: Accessibility, Standards & Guidelines
Language: Japanese
Abstract: 石田優子による誰でもが「使いやすい」ウェブサイトをデザインする上で考慮すべきユーザビリティおよびアクセシビリティの基本概念書。考慮すべき指針を80の「ガイドラン」とし、基本デザイン策定の際に参考となるようにまとめ上げている。

Web情報アーキテクチャ
by Peter Morville, Lou Rosenfeld, Toshikazu Shinohara (2003)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Japanese
Abstract: 複雑で大規模になりがちな今日のWebサイト構築には、ユーザーにとって使いやすく設計するための論理的なノウハウが必要です。それらを情報整理や分類学、ユーザー調査、さらにはエンタープライズレベルの組織改造までと幅広い視点からWebサイトを情報提供ツールとするための論理的な方法論として紹介。人気があった『情報アーキテクチャ入門』の第2版。
Available Translations:
English at www.amazon.com/gp/product/0596000359/qid=1144254459

Website Indexes: Visitors to Content in Two Clicks
by James Lamb (2006)
Subject: Indexing
Language: English
Abstract: Website Indexing gives you everything you need to build and maintain website indexes: indexing techniques, HTML knowledge and software instructions, including both a step-by-step procedure and a detailed reference manual to the freeware indexing tool XRefHT32. For authors, students, and beginners as well as experienced indexers, the author covers not only back-of-the-book indexing but also the indexing of periodicals and non-print material, with practical examples of correct and incorrect indexing.

Why Intranets Fail (and How to Fix Them)
by Luke Tredinnick (2004)
Subject: Intranets & Extranets
Language: English
Abstract: Begins with a discussion of user and company expectations for an intranet, and how to reconcile competing expectations. Then addresses intranet design (physical and logical structures, content management, hierarchies, and taxonomies). Finishes with recommendations for implementation, change, and content management.

Women, Fire and Dangerous Things: What Categories Reveal About the Mind
by George Lakoff (1990)
Subject: Classification, Cognitive Science, Language Processing
Language: English
Abstract: What do categories of language and thought reveal about the human mind? This book has repercussions in a variety of disciplines, ranging from anthropology and psychology to epistemology and the philosophy of science.

Organizations, Conferences and Mailing Lists

ソシオメディア・フォーラム 2003年10月「成功するウェブサイトの情報整理術：インフォメーション・アーキテクチャの視点」レポート
by Lou Rosenfeld (10/3/2003)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Japanese
Abstract: 『Web情報アーキテクチャ』出版を記念して2003年10月3日に行われた記念フォーラムのレポート。 共著者ルイス・ローゼンフェルドの講演、上野学（ソシオメディア）による日本の情報アーキテクチャの現状、および国内を代表するIA数名を含めてのパネルディスカッション。

ヒューマンインタフェース学会
Subject: Human Computer Interaction
Language: Japanese
Abstract: ヒューマンインタフェース学会（Human Interface Society, 略称：HIS)の活動報告、学会誌、論文誌、シンポジウム/セミナー情報、各専門研究会、協賛事業などの紹介、および学会連絡窓口、入会案内など。

国際ユニヴァーサルデザイン協議会
Subject: Accessibility, Education & Training
Language: Japanese
Abstract: 2002年11月30日～12月4日に開催された「国際ユニバーサルデザイン会議2002」の理念と成果を継承し、更なる発展とくらし創りを目指す活動体。商品やサーヴィスを通じ、より多くの人々が暮らし易い社会の基礎創りを推進します。
Available Translations:
English at www.iaud.net/en/

情報大工メーリングリスト
Subject: Discussion Lists, Information Design
Language: Japanese
Abstract: ラプラス取説研究所によるマニュアル制作やUI設計、Webデザインをはじめとする情報デザイン全般がテーマのメーリングリスト。 hotmailやyahoo、gooなどの、無料メールアドレスでの参加は禁止されています。

Age Group Differences in World Wide Web Navigation
by Sherry E. Mead, Beth Meyer, Richard A. Sit, Victoria A. Spaulding (1997)
Subject: Conferences & Meetings, Information Seeking Behavior
Language: English
Abstract: This paper, presented at the CHI 97 Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, discusses the influence of age on Web surfers' browsing behavior.

AIfIA Newsletter
Subject: Discussion Lists
Language: English
Abstract: The AIfIA-announce newsletter is a free email that is published twice a month. It includes news about what's new with AIfIA and with our partner sites.

AIGA Experience Design
Subject: Discussion Lists, Experience Design
Language: English
Abstract: "The mission of AIGA Experience Design is to investigate, innovate and advocate the best understanding and use of design in a world in which experiences are increasingly digital and connected."

American Society for Information Science and Technology
Subject: Information Science
Language: English
Abstract: ASIS&T, the American Society for Information Science and Technology, aims to bring together information professionals leading the search for new and better theories, techniques, and technologies to improve access to information.

Annual SIGCHI Conference: Human Factors in Computing Systems
Subject: Conferences & Meetings, Information Science
Language: English
Abstract: Archive of conference proceedings for CHI: Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. The annual CHI conference is the leading international forum for the exchange of ideas and information about human-computer interaction (HCI). This is the longest running conference on this topic.

Architecta
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Italiano
Abstract: Architecta nasce con l'intento di promuovere l'architettura dell'informazione attraverso il dialogo fra soggetti e discipline che si interessano in vario modo di organizzazione dell'informazione - tanto in contesti tradizionali quanto in quelli digitali.

ASIS Summit: Information Architecture
Subject: Conferences & Meetings
Language: English
Abstract: Provides a listing of major IA conferences hosted by ASIS&T (American Society for Information Science and Technology).

ASIS&T 2005 European IA Summit (10/15/2005)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: The first European IA Summit, to be held in Brussels, Belgium, October 15-16, 2005.

ASIS&T 2006 Information Architecture Summit
Subject: Conferences & Meetings
Language: English
Abstract: March 23-27, 2006 in Vancouver, British Columbia. "The 2006 Information Architecture (IA) Summit is the premier gathering place for information architects. Everyone who touches on IA is welcome to share and learn.... This year we'll roll up our sleeves and tackle three key areas: Learning, Doing, and Selling IA."

ASIS&T Summit: Reflections and Projections Panel
by Peter Merholz (2001)
Subject: Conferences & Meetings, Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: The author discusses his experience on the Reflections and Projections Panel at the 2001 ASIS&T Summit (American Society for Information Science and Technology).

Cadius
Subject: Information Architecture - General, User Centered Design
Language: Español
Abstract: Un foro de intercambio de conocimiento y experiencias entre profesionales de la Arquitectura de Información y Usabilidad.

CHI 2006
Subject: Conferences & Meetings
Language: English
Abstract: April 22-27, 2006 in Montreal, Quebec. One of the largest international conferences for human-computer interaction.

CHI 2007
Subject: Conferences & Meetings
Language: English
Abstract: April 28-May 3 in San Jose, California. One of the largest international conferences for human-computer interaction.

CM Professionals (2004)
Subject: Content Management, Structured Information
Language: English
Abstract: CM Pros is a membership organization that fosters the sharing of content management information, practices, and strategies. It was founded as a complementary organization to the IA Institute. Features Mailing Lists, a Resource Library, a Glossary of Terms, Job Board, Events Calendar, International Summits, Face-to-face meetings, and a Member Directory.

Gruppo di discussione ISKO Italia
Subject: Classification, Information Organization, Library & Information Science
Language: Italiano
Abstract: Gruppo di discussione sui temi della classificazione e della knowledge organization indirizzata a bibliotecari, studenti e ricercatori, architetti dell'informazione.

IA Summit 09 - Day 1 Podcasts
by Jeff Parks (3/20/2009)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: You are (Mostly) Here: Digital Space and The Context Problem – Andrew Hinton
Portable Research: Observing Users on the Go – Nate Bolt
Designing For, With, and Around Advertising – Karen McGrane
Creating Magic Kingdoms: User Experience Lessons from Disney’s Imagineers – Mike Atherton
A Fundamental Disruption: Moving Information Architecture into the Hands of Individual Consumers – Peter Sweeney & Robert Barlow-Busch
ROI: Speaking the Language of Business – Eric Reiss
The Semantic Web: What IAs Need to Know About Web 3.0 – Chiara Fox
Designing Rules: The Engine of User Experience – Dan Brown
A Real Nowhere Man: Managing Remote Teams Remotely – Joe Sokohl
Experience Themes: An Element of Story Applied to Design – Cindy Chastain
Design Games for IA – Donna Spencer
Site Redesign: When Hell Freezes Over Use A Blowtorch – Melissa Matross
Motivating Teams: Inspiring People To Do Great Work – Dorelle Rabinowitz
IA Spy School – Joe Dyer
Evolve or Die: the Future of IA examined – Christina Wodtke, Gene Smith, Russ Unger, Joshua Porter
The Adoption of Web Standards into Web Design and Development: A Report on a Large Survey – David Robbins
Using Enterprise IA to Support Business Strategy: Driving Revenue and Brand Health with Better Information Management – – Samantha Starmer & Gary Carlson

IA Summit 09 - Day 2 Podcasts
by Jeff Parks (3/21/2009)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: Is Interaction Necessary? – Karl Fast
Personas and politics: The Discursive Construction of The User in IA – Adrienne Massanari
Discovering & Mining The Everyday – Richard Ziade & Tim Meaney
Integrating Effective Prototyping into Your Design Process – Fred Beecher
UX Design & Deliverable Systems – Nathan Curtis
User Interface Issues with Metasearch – Dana Douglas
Usable, INFLUENTIAL Content: We Can Have It All – Colleen Jones
Turning HiPPOs Into Allies: How to Connect with Powerful People in Your Organization – Samantha Starmer
Selling IA – Heuristic Evaluation for the Pitch Process – Russ Unger
Business-Centered Design – Christina Wodtke
Time to Spit on the Table: Being Functionally Appropriate Using Culturally Inappropriate Tactics – Dan Willis
IA For the Rest of the World – Miles Rochford

IA Summit 09 - Day 3 Podcasts
by Jeff Parks (3/22/2009)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: Gaming the Design: Using Game Design Techniques in the Realm of Investing – Dominic La Cava and Kellie Rae Carter
Leading with Insight – Matthew Milan
Lessons from Slime Mold: How to Survive and Thrive in Ever-Changing Organizational Environments – Kate Rutter
The Art and Science of Seductive Interactions – Stephen Anderson
The Courage to Quit: Starting, Growing and Maintaining Your Own UX Business – Sarah Rice, Whitney Hess, Jenn Anderson, & Christopher Fahey
UX Health Check: A Measure A Day Keeps the Redesign Away – Livia Labate & Austin Govella
Professional IA/UX Organizations – How to Start and Run a Successful Local Group or Chapter – Kyle Soucy, Nasir Barday
An Internet Watered Down (or, How to Save the Mobile Web) – John Pettengill
Evangelizing Yourself: You can’t change the world if no one knows your name – Whitney Hess
Five Minute Madness – IA Summit Community

IA Summit 2007 (3/26/2007)
Subject: Conferences & Meetings, Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: The Information Architecture Summit is a premier gathering place for information architects and for discussion about information architecture. Everyone who touches on IA is welcome to share and learn. The 2007 IA Summit attracted over 570 attendees, including beginners, experienced IAs, and people from a range of related fields.

The 2007 conference was the 8th IA Summit and was be held in Las Vegas, Nevada at Flamingo Las Vegas.

Slides are available for many presentations at:
http://www.iasummit.org/2007/conferenceProgram.htm

IA Summit 2008 (4/14/2008)
Subject: Conferences & Meetings, Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: The Information Architecture Summit is the premier gathering place for information architects. Everyone who touches on IA is welcome to share and learn.

This year the conference attracted over 600 attendees, who presented and discussed topics such as social networking, gaming, patterns, tagging, taxonomies, and a wide range of IA tools and techniques.

Slideshare presentations for 28 of the sessions are now live ... with more to come.

The first 5 podcasts from Boxes and Arrows are available for sessions on Saturday, Sunday and Monday:

http://www.boxesandarrows.com/view/ia-summit-2008-day-1
http://www.boxesandarrows.com/view/ia-summit-2008-day-2
http://www.boxesandarrows.com/view/ia-summit-2008-day-3

A management fable: The little UX that went a long way - Dan Willis
Audiences & artifacts - Nathan Curtis this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
Becoming an IA/UX coach: Proving success one champion at a time - Yvonne Shek this presentation has a downloadable file available
Blind ambition: How the accessibility movement overlooks sensory experience - Claude Steinberg this presentation has a downloadable file available
Building trust through restricted information: A case study of the Hotwire.com air redesign - Melissa (Goldstein) Matross this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
Checking the feel of your UI with an interaction audit - Peter Stahl, Josh Damon Williams this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
Closing Plenary: Linkosophy - Andrew Hinton this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
Code blue: How service design can revolutionize patient care in hospitals - Aaron Martlage
Content page design best practices - Luke Wroblewski this presentation has a downloadable file available
Creating career paths for UX professionals - Kristen Johansen this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
Data driven design research personas - Todd Zaki Warfel this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
Designing for the social: Avoiding anti-social networks - Miles Rochford
Designing with patterns in the real world: Lessons from Yahoo! And Comcast - Christian Crumlish, Austin Govella this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
Designing your reputation system in 15 easy steps - Bryce Glass this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
E-service: What we can learn from the customer-service gurus - Eric Reiss
Effective IA for enterprise portals: The building blocks design framework - Joe Lamantia this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
Embodying IA: Incorporating library 2.0 and experience integration concepts in a small public library renovation - Michael Magoolaghan this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
Exploratory search and folksonomy: Exploration paths in social tagging systems - Tingting Jiang this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
Extending the gaming experience to conventional UI’s - John Ferrara
Good news on your cell phone: Optimizing the user experience - Jorgen Dalen,Tone Terum
Hotel Yeoville - Jason Hobbs this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
How to be a user experience team of one - Leah Buley this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
How to set up and run participatory design sessions, analyze data and present results effectively - Greg Nudelman, Michael Morgan, Larry Hannigan this presentation has a downloadable file available
IA Slam 2008: The workshop with a winner - Lynn Boyden, Chris Chandler, Matthew Fetchko, Eric Reiss
IA for tiny stuff: Exploring widgets and gadgets - Martin Belam this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
IAs, language and lego - an introduction to semantic analysis - Matthew Hodgson this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
Information horizons: Proposing an alternate approach to assessing website architecture - Anindita Paul, Sanda Erdelez, Kyungsun Park this presentation has a downloadable file available
Inspiration from the edge: New patterns for interface design - Stephen Anderson this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
Integrating web analytics into information architecture and user-centered design - Hallie Wilfert this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
Keynote: Journey to the Center of Design - Jared Spool this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
Panel: Developing junior programmes in UX teams - Margaret Hanley, Anne Stevens, Karen Loasby, Henning Fischer
Panel: Practical prototyping - Todd Zaki Warfel, Chris Conley, Anders Ramsay, Jed Wood
Panel: Presence, identity, and attention in social web architecture - Christian Crumlish, Christina Wodtke, Andrew Hinton, Gene Smith, Andrew Crow this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
Peer coaching - support for UX managers - Margaret Hanley
Placemaking and information architecture - Dennis Schleicher
Putting multiple user centered design techniques in combination to create one global information system - Shibani Kapoor, Chaitr Hiremath this presentation has a downloadable file available
Re-experiencing information: Dealing with user-submitted data - Lucas Pettinati this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
Search Patterns - Peter Morville this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
Storytelling - a compelling design tool - Dorelle Rabinowitz this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
Tagging: Five emerging trends - Gene Smith this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
Taxonomy is user experience - Dave Cooksey this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
Testing for advertising effectiveness - Margaret Hanley
The business of experience: The experience impact framework - Jess McMullin this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
The impact of social ethics on IA and interactive design - experiences from the Norwegian woods - Karl Yohan Saeth, Ingrid Tofte this presentation has a slideshare presentation available this presentation has a downloadable file available
The information architect and the fighter pilot - Matthew Milan this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
The long wow - Brandon Schauer this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
UX in the Wind: Finding Experience on a Motorcycle - Joe Sokohl this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
Web site maturity cycles - Vera Rhoads this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
Web use recorders: The future of web analytics? - Dustin Chambers, Dick Horst
What are your users REALLY thinking? An objective way to uncover the subjective - David Robins, Jason Holmes, Janna Korzenko this presentation has a downloadable file available
What do innovative intranets look like? - James Robertson this presentation has a slideshare presentation available
Why Markets Love the Internet (Or, The 1 Hour MBA for User Experience Designers and Other Layabouts) - Alex Kirtland this presentation has a slideshare presentation available

IA Summit 2009 Closing Plenary: Jesse James Garret
by Jeff Parks (3/22/2009)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: Jesse James Garrett delivers a passionate closing plenary at the 2009 IA Summit in Memphis, TN.Jesse James Garrett is a noted figure in the IA community, not only for his ground breaking book Elements of User Experience, but for the essay that galvanized the community in 2002, IA Recon .

In this IA Summit Closing Plenary, given without slides while wandering amidst the audience, Jesse examines what he has learned at the conference, he thoughts on the nature of the discipline and the practitioner, and gives bold, perhaps even shocking advice for the future direction of information architecture.

The following is an outline of some of his key points; please download the audio or watch the video for the complete experience.

IA Summit 2009 Keynote: Michael Wesch
by Jeff Parks (3/20/2009)
Subject: Information Architecture - General, Social Context
Language: English
Abstract: Michael Wesch opened the IA Summit this year with an inspired keynote that provides a fresh and ambitious direction for all designers. He points out that our audiences aren’t audiences at all, but rather creators, and our job is not to lecture but to enable. With this new approach comes not only design challenges but the joy of reconnecting people to each other, which he illustrated with a series of extraordinary video clips. Summary and podcast available.

ia-j
Subject: Discussion Lists, Information Architecture - General
Language: Japanese
Abstract: インフォメーションアーキテクトとは何か、セミナーやMLを通して模索するIAAJ (Information Archiect Association Japan)主催のメーリングリスト。

IDEA 2008: An Interview with Andrew Hinton
by Jeff Parks, Russ Unger (8/28/2008)
Subject: Information Organization
Language: English
Abstract: This is the second interview in the series, and this time I pulled the name of Andrew Hinton, Lead Information Architect at Vanguard, from the virtual hat. You may recognize Andrew as the presenter of the closing plenary for the IA Summit in Miami this year. Andrew's blog is Inkblurt and don't be surprised if you end up engrossed in it and feel as if you are getting a free education!

IDEA 2008: An Interview with Bill DeRouchey
by Jeff Parks, Russ Unger (8/14/2008)
Subject: Information Organization
Language: English
Abstract: For this interview, I was fortunate to draw Bill DeRouchey's name. If his name is not familiar to you, some of his work should be. Bill's blog is Push. Click. Touch. (pushclicktouch.com) and his Conversations with Everyday Objects presentation is one that is well worth your time.

IDEA 2008: An Interview with David Armano
by Jeff Parks, Russ Unger (9/4/2008)
Subject: Information Organization
Language: English
Abstract: This is the third interview in the series, and I got to spend time with David Armano, VP Experience Design at Critical Mass. David has been seen at many conferences this year, and has quite possibly been seen cruising through Chicagoland on his motorcycle in his down time. He also blogs about experience design at at Logic + Emotion (darmano.typepad.com).

IDEA 2008: An Interview with Elliott Malkin
by Liz Danzico (9/12/2008)
Subject: Information Organization
Language: English
Abstract: Even if you're trying to find one, the connections among Elliott Malkin's body of work are hard to see. Part family history, part science project, part home-movie, his projects span genres that, initially, seem incidental. Yet many of his web-based projects—whether they investigate "butterfly vision" or install digital graffiti throughout lower Manhattan—are connected in one simple way: they all explore unofficial signals in public space. Taking on the invisible and the imagined, his projects invite viewers to imagine things that operate beyond their perception. His latest project, Graffiti for Butterflies, is even further afield from his typical subjects as it deals with natural science. By directing Monarch butterflies to urban food sources it "is the equivalent of a fast-food sign on a highway, advertising rest stops (waystations) to monarchs traveling through the area." More at

IDEA 2008: The Chicago Sessions (podcasts)
by Jeff Parks (10/16/2008)
Subject: Information Organization
Language: English
Abstract: The IDEA Conference took place in Chicago on October 7-9 at the Harold Washington Library Center. The speakers pushed the boundaries of what it means to design complex information spaces of all kinds. We can all expand our practice by absorbing their experiences and ideas. In cooperation with the IA Institute, we’re happy to bring you recordings of most conference talks. We hope you enjoy listening to nearly the entire conference via these recordings.

IDEA 2009: An Interview with Leisa Reichelt
by Jeff Parks, Russ Unger (8/3/2009)
Subject: Information Organization
Language: English
Abstract: For this interview, I was able to ask a few questions with Leisa Reichelt. If her name is not familiar to you, it's possible you've heard of the term "ambient intimacy" that she coined (and frankly, is quite too often NOT cited as the source for that). You can learn more about Leisa online at disambiguity where she blogs. You can also be on the lookout for Drupal 7; I hear she had a thing or to do with that…

IDEA 2009: An Interview with Thomas Malaby
by Jeff Parks, Russ Unger (8/22/2009)
Subject: Information Organization
Language: English
Abstract: Living a Second Life in Online Worlds
For this interview, I was able to ask a few questions with Thomas Malaby. Malaby is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has a forthcoming book titled "Making Virtual Worlds: Linden Lab and Second Life" from Cornell University Press.

IDEA 2009: Social and Experience Design: Inspired Ideas, Practical Outcomes (podcasts)
by Jeff Parks, Russ Unger (11/12/2009)
Subject: Information Organization
Language: English
Abstract: IDEA2009 had the world's foremost thinkers and practitioners converge on Toronto's MaRS Convention Center to share the big ideas that inspire, along with practical solutions for the ways people's lives and systems are converging to affect society. Listen and learn from experts in a variety of fields as we all continue the exploration of Social Experience Design.

IDEA Conference
Subject: Information Organization
Language: English
Abstract: The IDEA Conference is a yearly conference about Information: Design, Experience and Access that is sponsored by the Information Architecture Institute. IDEA Vision Statement... Throughout their days, people are engaging with complex information to manage their lives. And designers now realize that information isn't simply this stuff you find — the appropriate presentation of information helps people make sense of the world around them. This conference addresses issues of design for an always-on, always-connected world. Where "cyberspace" is a meaningless term because the online and offline worlds cannot be made distinct. Where physical spaces are so complex that detailed wayfinding is necessary to navigate them. Where work processes have become so involved, and so digitized, that we need new processes to manage those processes. This conference brings together people who are addressing these challenges head on. Speakers from a variety of backgrounds will discuss designing complex information spaces in the physical and virtual worlds.

International Association for Universal Design
Subject: Accessibility, Education & Training
Language: English
Abstract: An organization which inherits the spirit and the results of the "International Conference for Universal Design in Japan 2002". Seeking for further progress and to make a comfortable living environment. Through the products and services, we promote the establishment of the foundations of a society in which more people will feel comfortable to live.
Available Translations:
Japanese at www.iaud.net/

Isko Italia (2003)
Subject: Classification, Indexing, Information Organization
Language: Italiano
Abstract: L'International Society for Knowledge Organization (ISKO) è un'associazione internazionale che si propone di studiare aspetti teorici, metodologici e sperimentali dell'organizzazione delle conoscenze, facendone una vera e propria scienza. Dall'analisi dei diversi approcci semantici all'informazione (classificazioni, ontologie, tesauri...) vengono sviluppati principi e modelli, applicabili a contesti diversi quali basi di dati, biblioteche, dizionari, Internet, ecc.

Mobile HCI 2006
Subject: Interaction Design, Mobile Phones
Language: English
Abstract: September 12 - 15, 2006. Espoo, Finland. "MobileHCI provides a forum for academics and practitioners to discuss the challenges, potential solutions and innovations towards effective interaction with mobile systems and services. It covers the analysis, design, evaluation and application of human-computer interaction techniques and approaches for all mobile computing devices, software and services. The official language of the conference is English."

Revisitation Patterns in World Wide Web Navigation
by Saul Greenberg, Linda Tauscher (1997)
Subject: Conferences & Meetings, Information Seeking Behavior
Language: English
Abstract: This paper, presented at the CHI 97 Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, addresses users' revisitation patterns to Web pages. The others then propose a design base for history mechanisms in Web browsers.

Showing the Context of Nodes in the World-Wide Web
by James D. Foley, Sougata Mukherjea (1995)
Subject: Conferences & Meetings, Supplemental Navigation
Language: English
Abstract: This paper talks about a method to show the context of nodes in the World-Wide Web, and the authors' design proposal for showing the users the context of their overall information space.

SIG Information Architecture
Subject: Discussion Lists, Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: Information Architecture mailing list for ASIS&T (American Society for Information Science and Technology).

SIGCHI
Subject: Human Computer Interaction
Language: English
Abstract: ACM SIGCHI, the ACM's Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction, brings together people working on the design, evaluation, implementation, and study of interactive computing systems for human use.

Silk from a Sow's Ear: Extracting Usable Structures from the Web
by Peter Pirolli, James Pitkow, Ramana Rao (1996)
Subject: Conferences & Meetings, World Wide Web
Language: English
Abstract: This paper, presented at the CHI 96 Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, discusses the World Wide Web's lack of "explicit structure and strong typing found in many closed hypertext systems."

Synonyms and Taxonomies: Thesauris Design for Information Architects
Subject: Conferences & Meetings, Thesaurus Design
Language: English
Abstract: Provides an archived listing of three conferences conducted in 2000-2001 by the ACIA (Argus Center for Information Architecture).

TaxoCoP
by Seth Earley (6/2005)
Subject: Classification, Thesauri
Language: English
Abstract: Seth Earley has created a community of practice for those working in taxonomies, thesauri, and other controlled vocabularies. It has grown quickly to about 350 correspondents.

Usability News
Subject: Design
Language: English
Abstract: "Usability News (news headlines) for all the latest news in usability and human-computer interaction (HCI)."

User Experience 2005
Subject: Conferences & Meetings
Language: English
Abstract: Two user experience conferences held in Boston, October 23-28, and London, November 13-18. Organized by the Nielsen Norman Group.

UX Show and Tell (2010)
Subject: Information Architecture - Education & Training
Language: English
Abstract: UX Show and Tell is a casual workshop where UX, IA, and IxD pros share feedback and unique solutions. Events are free and locations vary.

Presentations

ウェブユーザビリティにおける情報アーキテクチャ PDF Document
by Atsushi Hasegawa (11/15/2002)
Subject: Information Architecture - Practices
Language: Japanese
Abstract: 長谷川敦士（コンセント）によるヒューマンインターフェイス学会「Webユーザビリティ関西」講演資料（PDF）。ユーザビリティ実現に不可欠な情報アーキテクチャの考え方の紹介と実践例。
Note: This links to a PDF document.

Architektura informacji rzeczy codziennego użytku Microsoft PowerPoint Document
by Jesse James Garrett (3/17/2002)
Subject: Information Architecture - Theory, Information Science
Language: Polish
Abstract: A PowerPoint presentation on information architecture and information science as it relates to everyday things and the world around us.
Note: Link is to a Powerpoint file. Original is in English.

Behind the Scenes: The Berlin IA Cocktail Hour
by Jan Jursa (9/2009)
Subject: Conferences & Meetings
Language: English
Abstract: We love Institute member Jan Jursas video on how to host an IA Cocktail Hour. Jan who cohosts the Berlin IA Cocktail Hour with Sabine Stoessel, interviews Peter Boersma of the Amsterdam IA Cocktail Hour on how to set up a local group, then walks you through planning and hosting a Berlin event, inlcuding tips, scenes from recent events and some very lovely imagery of Amsterdam canals and Berlin street scenes.

Case Study: Digital Web Redesign PDF Document
by Christina Wodtke (4/12/2006)
Subject: Case Studies, Information Architecture - Practices, Process & Techniques
Language: English
Abstract: Christina Wodtke produced this set of deliverables--personas, conceptual model, site map and wireframes--for the Digital Web redesign in 2002. Christina Wodtke, Digital Web Redesign Digital Web Redesign (3.3 MB)
Note: IA Tools

Content Analysis: Methods and Mentoring
by Chiara Fox (3/26/2006)
Subject: Content, Content Inventories, Guidelines & Best Practices
Language: English
Abstract: Content Analysis - The process of assessing the nature of the content on a given web site, involves a series of deliverables. Content Audit - A sampling of the site content to get a flavor and feel for the site. Content Inventory - An all inclusive accounting of every page and asset on the site. Content Map - An abstraction illustrating the types of content or genres of content available.

IA Network Guide PDF Document
by Wolf Noeding (3/22/2007)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: This guide is for 1. YOU, 2. people that are interested in the field of IA and 3. members of the IA Institute to answer some questions about... - Who's an IA? - What are local groups? - How do IAs network and collaborate? - What initiatives are currently available? - How can I join in the initiatives? - What's the workflow of the translation initiative for example? - How do existing Tools and Platforms support me in network and collaboration?

Information Architecture: Blueprints for the Web Microsoft PowerPoint Document
by Tom Wailes, Christina Wodtke (10/2003)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: Presentation originally given at UIE 8, Christina Wodtke and Tom Wailes (then employees of Yahoo!) presented an overview of the core Information Architecture concepts from requirements gathering through controlled vocabularies and finishing up with search.
Note: This links to a Microsoft PowerPoint document.

Measuring Information Architecture Panel (2001)
Subject: Conferences & Meetings, Measurement & Research
Language: English
Abstract: A collection of presentations and information from the "Measuring Information Architecture" Panel held on April 4, 2001 at CHI 2001.
Note: Includes presentations from Lou Rosenfeld, Jesse James Garrett, Marti Hearst, Nick Ragouzis, Shiraz Cupala, and Gary Marchionini.

Nathan Shedroff’s Presentations
by Nathan Shedroff
Subject: Branding, Interaction Design, User Centered Design
Language: English
Abstract: A collection of presentations by Nathan Shedroff on Interaction Design, Experience Design and Branding including a new presentation titled: "New Methods for Designing Effective Experiences."

PowerPoint Introduction to Visual Vocabulary Microsoft PowerPoint Document
by Jesse James Garrett (3/16/2002)
Subject: Information Architecture - Theory, Process & Techniques
Language: English
Abstract: This PowerPoint presentation provides a high-level overview of visual vocabularies and their use.
Note: This links to a Microsoft PowerPoint document.

Practicing Information Architecture
Subject: Conferences & Meetings, Information Architecture - Practices, Process & Techniques
Language: English
Abstract: A collection of presentations and information from the "Practicing Information Architecture" Special Interest Group meeting held on April 3, 2001 at CHI 2001. Includes presentations by Arnie Lund, Keith Instone and Fran Arble.

The Information Architecture of Everyday Things Microsoft PowerPoint Document
by Jesse James Garrett (3/17/2002)
Subject: Information Architecture - Theory, Information Science
Language: English
Abstract: A PowerPoint presentation on information architecture and information science as it relates to everyday things and the world around us.
Note: This links to a Microsoft PowerPoint document.

User-Centered Design: From Thought to Product
by Peter Merholz (1999)
Subject: Process & Techniques, User Centered Design
Language: English
Abstract: A session presentation from edgewise 99 available in both PowerPoint and HTML. Covers the what, why and how of user centered design.

Wireframes: A comparison of purposes, process, and products Microsoft PowerPoint Document
by Laurie Gray, Dave Heller, Jeff Lash, Anders Ramsay (3/2006)
Subject: Guidelines & Best Practices, Process & Techniques, Wireframes
Language: English
Abstract: A presentation of various wireframe methods, an honest discussion of what’s good / bad about each, and an opportunity for you to learn new methods and find out what’s best for you.

Tools

クリエイティブ ブリーフ (Creative Brief) Microsoft Word Document
by Erin Malone (9/2003)
Subject: Business Context, Process & Techniques
Language: Japanese
Note: Translated from English
Available Translations:
English at iainstitute.org/tools/download/CreativeBrief.doc

Case Study: Digital Web Redesign PDF Document
by Christina Wodtke
Subject: Design, Disciplines, Experience Design, Tools & Technology
Language: English
Abstract:

Content Inventory/Site Map Tool Microsoft Word Document
by Patrick Walsh
Subject: Content Management, Tools & Technology
Language: English
Abstract: Patrick Walsh, presents a Content Inventory/Site Map tool, utilizing a unique cartography-inspired content mapping approach. The Word document gives an explanation on how the map might be constructed and the Visio document contains the customised "Metro" stencil. Patrick describes his approach in a recent Boxes and Arrows article. Walsh Content Inventory/Site Map Visio StencilContent Inventory/Site Map Visio Stencil (VDX) (117 KB)

Content Value Analysis (CVA) Microsoft Word Document
by Patrick Walsh
Subject: Content Management, Tools & Technology
Language: English
Abstract: Patrick Walsh of BBC, presents Content Value Analysis (CVA). CVA is based on a quality sampling process that been implemented successfully for many decades. CVA is easy to implement and will not take too much resource as the recommended sample sizes are not onerous e.g. for a site with a 1,000 pages the sample size is 75 pages while for a site with 15,000 its only 135. CVA will allow you to benchmark content value across sites and assess content trends over time.
Also available at: iainstitute.org/documents/tools/CVA_Record.xls

Creative Brief Microsoft Word Document
by Erin Malone, Peter Morville, Peter Morville, Lou Rosenfeld, Lou Rosenfeld (9/2003)
Subject: Business Context, Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Available Translations:
Japanese at iainstitute.org/translations/CreativeBrief-JP.doc

EightShapes Unify
by Dan Brown (2009)
Subject: Guides & Collections, Information Architecture - Practices, Process & Techniques
Language: English
Abstract: EightShapes Unify is a collection of templates, libraries, and other assets that enable user experience designers to create more consistent, effective deliverables faster. The system utilizes the Adobe Creative Suite of products; primarily, Adobe InDesign is the key authoring tool. The system is often used by designers – and larger user experience teams – to rapidly produce artifacts like design strategy, wireframes, style guides, specs, and more.

fluidIA
by Jakub Linowski
Subject: Interface Design, Prototyping, Tools & Technology
Language: English
Abstract: Fluid Information Architecture? fluidIA is an emerging agile design tool for prototyping rich user interfaces. The big idea behind this experiment is whether we as interaction designers, IAs, UX professionals and developers can create our own and better prototyping tool. Provided with access to an open design and open source process

Personas PDF Document
by Olga Howard, Patrick Walsh
Subject: Content Management, Personas, Tools & Technology
Language: English
Abstract: Olga Howard produced a persona tool, showing a presona development process and sample diagram.

Site Map Template Microsoft Excel Document
by Marcia Stanton, John Stuckey
Subject: Tools & Technology
Language: English
Abstract:

Springloops
Subject: Tools & Technology, Web Development
Language: English
Abstract: Springloops is a unique source code management tool focused on web development teams. It allows you to code in parallel and share your code safely concentrated on results, not on lost changes or overwritten files. You get rapid collaboration in protected space. Thanks to the project management perspective it serves the getting things done attitude. Moreover, Springloops reduces repeatable activities in your day-to-day work.

Task Analysis Grid
by Todd Warfel
Subject: Content Management, Scenario Development, Tools & Technology
Language: English
Abstract: Todd Warfel submitted templates for a Task Analysis Grid. Used as an alternative to a requirements document, the Task Analysis Grid is a powerful visual tool showing stakeholders scenarios and prioritized tasks to address during product development. An Illustrator version, offered in ZIP or Stuff-It, prints in large format (6 by 10 foot). Task Analysis Grid screenshot image

UX Health Check
by Austin Govella, Livia Labate (3/22/2009)
Subject: Business Context, Experience Design, Tools & Technology
Language: English
Abstract: The Health Check is technique for User Experience professionals to express the quality of a product or service’s experience and convey it in terms that are familiar to business stakeholders, creating a common ground for discussion and exploration.
Note: Presented at IA Summit 2009 Poster Session

Web Sites and Resources

インフォメーションアーキテクチャ関連用語集
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Japanese
Abstract: ミツエーリンクによるWebサイト構築における情報アーキテクチャ分野の関連用語集。

信息架构师的工作 PDF Document
by Jesse James Garrett (7/2000)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Chinese
Abstract: This PDF document summarizes the results of a comparative analysis of IA job descriptions conducted in July 2000.
Note: Original article is in English.

A Visual Vocabulary for Describing Information Architecture and Interaction Design
by Jesse James Garrett (2002)
Subject: Process & Techniques
Language: English
Abstract: This document discusses the considerations in development of such diagrams, outlines a basic symbology for diagramming information architecture and interaction design concepts, and provides guidelines for the use of these elements.

Argus Center for Information Architecture
Subject: Guides & Collections, Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: The Argus Center Web site houses a collection of resources for learning about the theory and practice of information architecture. In addition to links to important information architecture resources, the site is also home to original articles, white papers, conferences, and seminars that drew from the experience and expertise of the Argus team.
Note: Due to the closure of Argus Associates in 2001, the ACIA is no longer updated.

Co robi architekt informacji PDF Document
by Jesse James Garrett
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Polish
Abstract: This PDF document summarizes the results of a comparative analysis of IA job descriptions conducted in July 2000.
Note: Original in English

Controlled Vocabularies Resource Guide
by Michael Middleton
Subject: Controlled Vocabularies, Guides & Collections
Language: English
Abstract: Provides links to examples of thesauri and to classification schemes that may be used for controlling database or web site subject content. It also provides links to descriptive and critical material about such metainformation.

CYBERcodeur
Subject: Accessibility, Semantic Web
Language: Français
Abstract: Objectifs du site : vous aider à y voir plus clair dans l'adoption des normes du Web (accéssibilité et normes W3C).

Digital Web Magazine
Subject: Information Architecture - General, Web Design, Web Development
Language: English
Abstract: An online magazine serving web designers, developers and information architects. Contains a large number of articles on many different topics, including branding and user experience, the business context of IA, content management, and much more.

e-reiss.com
by Eric Reiss
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: Includes a variety of articles on wayfinding, button usability, and more. Also includes a list of offered services and seminars.

Ergolab
Subject: Information Architecture - General, Interface Design, Process & Techniques
Language: Français
Abstract: Ergolab est un site de ressources en ergonomie web et logiciel. C'est une boîte à idées pour comprendre et appliquer l'ergonomie informatique. Vous y trouverez des contenus pour optimiser la qualité d'utilisation des interfaces.

Ergologique
Subject: Interface Design, User Centered Design
Language: Français
Abstract: Sur ergologique.com, nous souhaitons sensibiliser et conseiller les concepteurs d'interfaces web, et d'interfaces utilisateurs en général, sur les nécessités en ergonomie et utilisabilité.

Findability.org
by Peter Morville
Subject: Findability
Language: English
Abstract: A selective collection of links related to ambient findability and the design of findable objects.

FQSラボラトリ Information Architecture (2003)
Subject: Information Architecture - Theory
Language: Japanese
Abstract: Webサイト構築において情報アーキテクチャ分野で考慮すべき4つの項目（前提条件、構造化、デザイン、コンテンツ）についてミツエリンクの制作ノウハウからの独自定義を紹介。

Guide to Organizing, Marketing, Facilitating, UX Show and Tell Workshops PDF Document (2010)
Subject: Conferences & Meetings, Guides & Collections, Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: A guide to organizing, marketing, and facilitating workshops to share user experience design documentation and deliverables.

Guidelines for the Construction, Format, and Management of Monolingual Controlled Vocabularies (7/25/2005)
Subject: Thesaurus Design
Language: English
Abstract: Published by the National Information Standards Organization (NISO). "Shows how to formulate descriptors, establish relationships among terms, and present the information in print and on a screen."

IA China
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Chinese IA informational website with links to translated books and general IA resources. Points to both Chinese and English language resources.

IA China

IA Classics in Comic Book Form PDF Document
by Dan Willis
Subject: Card Sorting, Personas, Site Blueprints
Language: English
Abstract: Illustrations are used in presenting classic IA tools such as sitepath diagramming, topic mapping, free listing, card sorting, and personas.
Note: This links to a PDF document.

IA Glossary
by Bob Doyle
Subject: Information Architecture - Education & Training
Language: English
Abstract: The Information Architecture Glossary defines terms useful in the practice of IA and related disciplines. This glossary is available for syndication under a Creative Commons license. Syndication information is available.

IAwiki (2007)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: Disbanded in 2007, the IAwiki was a collaborative project of Information Architecture professionals to develop the practice and create a community. The wiki is preserved at Archive.org.

IBM バリアフリーの扉
Subject: Accessibility
Language: Japanese
Abstract: 米国IBMアクセシビリティ・センターの提供情報や、IBMアクセシビリティ・リサーチ・グループによる高齢者・視覚障害者関連情報の公開など、アクセシブルな情報社会のための関連リソース。インターネット閲覧支援ソフト「らくらくウェブ散策®」の紹介など。

IBM 使いやすさ (Ease of Use) Web design
Subject: Guides & Collections, User Centered Design, Web Design
Language: Japanese
Abstract: 初心者および中級者レベルのWebサイト設計者向けにIBMの研究グループが策定した使いやすいインターフェースとWebサイト設計のためのガイドライン。
Available Translations:
English at www-3.ibm.com/ibm/easy/eou_ext.nsf/publish/572

IBM Ease of Use Web design guidelines
Subject: Guides & Collections, User Centered Design, Web Design
Language: English
Abstract: The IBM Ease of Use Group's guidelines for following a user-centered design process and creating easy-to-use Web interfaces. The information is valuable for a range of designers from novices to the more experienced and covers such topics as planning, design, production, and maintenance.
Available Translations:
Japanese at www-6.ibm.com/jp/design/eou/3webdesi/index.html

InfoDesign: Understanding by Design
Subject: Experience Design, Guides & Collections, Information Design
Language: English
Abstract: InfoDesign is a non-profit site dedicated to information and experience design. InfoDesign serves as a centralized online resource of news, people, companies, organizations, publications, lists, and events related to the field.

Information Architect Association Japan (2002)
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Japanese
Abstract: コンセントによる日本のインフォメーションアーキテクトのための情報提供サイト。IA関連イベント情報、参考文献、IA関連リンクなどの紹介。

Information Architect's Bibliography
by P.J. Gardner
Subject: Accessibility, Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: A selective, annotated collection of links to books for developing accessible and usable web sites.

Information Architecture Resources
by Jesse James Garrett
Subject: Guides & Collections, Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: An extensive list of resources on information architecture, interaction design and navigation design. Includes a section on introductory materials for those just getting started or looking to keep up.

InformationArchitecture.it
by Laura Caprio, Beatrice Ghiglione
Subject: Guides & Collections, Information Architecture - Education & Training, Information Architecture - General
Language: Italiano
Abstract: Collettore di risorse sulla IA; contiene una guida dettagliata alla progettazione dell'architettura dell'informazione; approfondimenti sulla disciplina; una guida ai corsi presenti in Italia sulla architettura dell'informazione e discipline correlate.

Intranet Review Toolkit
by James Robertson (12/2005)
Subject: Intranets & Extranets, Project Management, Web Development
Language: English
Abstract: This toolkit provides intranet managers and designers with an easy-to-use method to assess the strengths and weaknesses of their intranets. It contains a substantial set of heuristics, allowing a detailed intranet review to be conducted that focuses on a wide range of functionality, design and strategy. (Creative Commons license.)
Also available at: www.steptwo.com.au

Intranet Roadmap
by James Robertson (5/2005)
Subject: Intranets & Extranets, Process & Techniques, User Centered Design
Language: English
Abstract: The Intranet Roadmap identifies the core activities that generate key designs and deliverables. A wall chart with five vertical timelines James calls "streams" of concurrent activities, the Roadmap provides an excellent starting template if you use project planning software. An accompanying booklet describes all the activities and their supporting techniques, with further online references to learn about each one.

KeiYu HelpLab
by Ishida Yuko
Subject: Accessibility, Web Development
Language: Japanese
Abstract: 石田優子によるアクセスしやすいWebサイトの制作ポイントやオンラインドキュメントのアクセシビリティ情報、Windows標準のHTML Helpの概要と制作方法、オンラインヘルプの制作方法などの紹介。

La classificazione a faccette: guida per la costruzione e l'utilizzazione di schemi speciali
by Brian Vickery (1972)
Subject: Classification Systems, Faceted Classification, Indexing
Language: Italiano
Abstract: Traduzione italiana del testo di Vickery "Faceted Classification: a guide to construction and use of special schemes", London, ASLIB, 1960. Vickery è uno dei membri più autorevoli del CRG (Classification Research Group), che negli anni '60 riprese e affinò la teoria delle faccette elaborata da Ranganathan. Questo libro resta ancora oggi uno dei riferimenti fondamentali sulla classificazione a faccette.

Lo que Hace un Arquitecto de Información
by Jesse James Garrett
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: Español
Abstract: This PDF document summarizes the results of a comparative analysis of IA job descriptions conducted in July 2000.
Note: Original article is in English.
Available Translations:
English at www.jjg.net/ia/iadoes0700.pdf

Maps of Web Sites
by Martin Dodge
Subject: Supplemental Navigation
Language: English
Abstract: This site presents examples of Web site maps used for navigation that rely heavily on information visualization.

Rapid Navigation in Online Documents
by Michael Hoffman
Subject: Structured Information
Language: English
Abstract: A site dedicated to the design of documents and viewers to support structured hypertext and easy skimming. The site covers information structuring, rapid navigation, and designing Help, Web pages, and documents. The intended audience for this site includes UI designers, technical writers, Web developers, Help authors, usability testers, and hypertext theorists.

Redaction
Subject: Information Organization, Information Retrieval, Writing for the Web
Language: Français
Abstract: Le site des spécialistes de l'information en ligne.

Search Engine Watch
Subject: Search Technology, Searching
Language: English
Abstract: Search Engine Watch provides tips and information about searching the web, analysis of the search engine industry and help to site owners trying to improve their ability to be found in search engines. The site was created by Danny Sullivan, an Internet consultant and journalist. The site is now part of the Clickz Network.

Search Patterns Library
by Jefferey Callender, Peter Morville (2/1/2010)
Subject: Information Architecture - General, Patterns, Searching
Language: English
Abstract: a gateway to the Search Pattern Library, our colorful public collection of examples, patterns, and anti-patterns.

Site Navigation Guide
Subject: Guides & Collections, Navigation, Supplemental Navigation
Language: English
Abstract: This online guide provides to articles and resources for creating an easy-to-navigate Web site. The site also includes a special section on supplemental navigation.

STC Usability and User Experience Community (2010)
Subject: User Centered Design
Language: English
Abstract: This web site is a forum to share information and experiences on issues related to the usability and user-centered design. It is the home of the Usability and User Experience Community of the Society for Technical Communication.

TaxoTips - Resources for Taxonomies and Controlled Vocabularies
by Bob Doyle (11/2005)
Subject: Classification, Thesauri, Tools & Technology
Language: English
Abstract: Features a taxonomy glossary, books on classification schemes, a community of practice, list of tools for thesauri, taxonomies, and ontologies, webinars.

The 3G Portal News Feed - User Interface
Subject: Experience Design, Interaction Design, Mobile Phones
Language: English
Abstract: A regularly updated collection of articles concerning user interfaces for mobile devices. June 05 2006 article titled "Mobile user interfaces – its time for a new paradigm" is a good overview of the past, present and future for mobile UI.

The Elements of User Experience PDF Document
by Jesse James Garrett
Subject: Experience Design
Language: English
Abstract: This one-page PDF attempts to impose order upon the chaotic array of terms and concepts currently being used to describe user experience development.
Note: This links to a PDF document.

Trovabile
by Luca Rosati
Subject: Faceted Classification, Findability, Information Architecture - Practices
Language: Italiano
Abstract: Trovabile raccoglie risorse sui temi della trovabilità (Findability), con particolare riguardo alla teoria della classificazione e alla classificazione a faccette.

UI Patterns and Techniques
by Jenifer Tidwell
Subject: Interface Design, Patterns, Process & Techniques
Language: English
Abstract: A collection of user interface elements, widgets, techniques, and patterns. Includes example screen shots of each technique, as well as descriptions of why you would use the technique, and when it is appropriate.

Usabilinet
Subject: Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction
Language: Français
Abstract: Analyse et réflexion sur l'usabilité et l'ergonomie Web.

Usabilis
Subject: Process & Techniques, Research Methods, User Centered Design
Language: Français
Abstract: L'utilisabilité dans ses grandes lignes : inspection, évaluation ergonomique, test d'utilisabilité, tri par carte, prototypage, etc.

Usability Glossary
by Bob Goodman
Subject: User Testing
Language: English
Abstract: A glossary of some common terms and ideas from the usability profession.

Usable Web
by Keith Instone
Subject: Guides & Collections, User Centered Design
Language: English
Abstract: Usable Web is a collection of links about information architecture, human factors, user interface issues, and usable design specific to the World Wide Web.
Note: This site is no longer updated.

useit.com
by Jakob Nielsen
Subject: Expert Opinions, Guides & Collections, User Centered Design
Language: English
Abstract: Jakob Nielson’s Web site contains all of his Alertbox columns on Web usability as well as usability news and links to resources.

UXnet Archive (2010)
Subject: User Centered Design
Language: English
Abstract: Disbanded in 2010, UXnet served as a community directory of local User Experience activities worldwide. The archives are being maintained to preserve the spirit and blog posts of the UXnet community. See also the UXnet category at Putting People First blog for an archive of all UXnet blog postings: http://www.experientia.com/blog/category/uxnet/

W3C/WAI「ウェブ･コンテンツ･アクセシビリティ･ガイドライン 1.0」
Subject: Accessibility, Guides & Collections
Language: Japanese
Abstract: W3Cが勧告として公開している「Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0」をソシオメディア監修「ウェブ・アクセシビリティ〜すべての人に優しいウェブ・デザイン」（アスキー）にて日本語訳したもの。

Web Design References: Information Architecture
Subject: Information Architecture - General, Information Architecture - Practices
Language: English
Abstract: A large collection of links to IA-related materials, including overviews, methods (card-sorting, prototyping, wireframes), and articles.

Web Indexing
by Heather Hedden
Subject: Findability, Indexing, Supplemental Navigation
Language: English
Abstract: Website of the Web Indexing Special Interest Group - American Society of Indexers. Resources for building A-Z back of the book style indexes.

Web Style Guide
by Sarah Horton, Patrick Lynch
Subject: Guides & Collections, Web Design
Language: English
Abstract: This site approaches web page and site design as a challenge that combines traditional editorial approaches to documents with graphic design, user interface design, information design, and the technical authoring skills required to optimize the HTML code, graphics, and text within web pages.
Note: Also available in print.

WebCAT Category Analysis Tool
Subject: Card Sorting, Software, Tools & Technology
Language: English
Abstract: The Web Category Analysis Tool (WebCAT) is a variation on traditional card sorting techniques that allows a web designer/usability engineer to test a proposed or existing categorization scheme of a website to determine how well the categories and items are understood by users.
Note: WebCAT is a tool in the Web Metrics Testbed developed at NIST.

Western States Dublin Core Metadata Best Practices (1/2003)
Subject: Information Organization, Information Retrieval
Language: English
Abstract: This document of best practices offers assistance in creating metadata records for digitized resources using the Dublin Core element data set.
Note: Corporate Author: Western States Digital Standards Group (WSDSG) Metadata Working Group

What an Information Architect Does PDF Document
by Jesse James Garrett
Subject: Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: This PDF document summarizes the results of a comparative analysis of IA job descriptions conducted in July 2000.
Note: This links to a PDF document. Original article is in English.
Available Translations:
Español at iainstitute.org/es/translations/lo_que_hace_un_arquitecto_de_informacion.php

Wireframes Magazine
by Jakub Linowski
Subject: Information Architecture - Practices
Language: English
Abstract: Wireframes Magazine is an on-line resource about design documentation samples for information architects, interaction designers and user experience professionals.

World Usability Day
Subject: User Testing
Language: English
Abstract: November 14, 2006. "World Usability Day 2006 promotes the value of usability engineering and user-centered design and the belief that every user has the responsibility to ask for things that work better."


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