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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Note: Due to the closure of Argus Associates in 2001, the ACIA is no longer updated.

Barry Smith, National Center for Ontological Research
by Barry Smith (2013)
Subject: Ontologies
Language: English
Abstract: Streaming video ontology training courses and subject list of readings by topic of interest.
Note: Barry Smith, National Center for Ontological Research (n.d.) [website] Retrieved from http://ontology.buffalo.edu/smith/

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.

Elementy User Experience
by Jesse James Garrett
Subject: Experience Design
Language: Polish
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: Original in English. This links to a Word document.
Available Translations:
English at www.jjg.net/ia/elements.pdf

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.
Available Translations:
Polish at iainstitute.org/translations/001164.php

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.

USAID Graphic Standards Manual (1/2005)
Subject: Branding, Graphic Design
Language: English
Abstract: This is the Graphic Standards Manual for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). It sets the standard for the design of all USAID public communications, including branding and graphics. The graphics standards highlight how to make an emotional impact with images, local color meanings and tips on incorrect image usage when addressing an international or local audience.

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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