There are 46 Books in the library.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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