Information Architecture Resources
There are many resources out there for learning about information architecture (IA) and the role of Information Architect. Here is a list of resources I found helpful and informative for learning more about this role.
The following hyperlinks are accurate as of 5/16/2022.
Organizations and online resources
Center for Information Development Management (CIDM). Content development best practices and trends.
Association for Intelligent Information Management (aiim). A professional organization for intelligent information management.
LinkedIn Groups
IA groups: Boxes and Arrows, Information Architecture Experts, Information Design
UX groups: User Experience
Content Management groups: Enterprise Content Management Industry Association, CMS Group
Information Development groups: Technical Writing & Content Management, Technical Writer Forum, Technical Writing Professionals
Content Strategy groups: Content Strategy, The Content Wrangler Community
Books
Information Architecture: For the Web and Beyond 4th ed. by Jorge Arango, Louis Rosenfeld, and Peter Morville
Thinking in Systems: A Primer by Donella Meadows
Content Everywhere: Strategy and Structure for Future-Ready Content by Sara Wachter-Boettcher
How to Make Sense of Any Mess by Abby Covert
Everyday Information Architecture by Karen McGrane
Articles and blog posts
“How Information Architecture Works” by Stephanie Crawford
“Between data, information and content” by Excolo
“Content Strategy: Understanding the Difference Between Data, Information and Content” by Ahava Leibtag
“Understanding Information Architecture” [Prezi slides] by Peter Morville
“Information Architecture 3.0” by Peter Morville
“What is the difference between data, information, and content?” by Rishabh Nigam
“What Is Information Architecture in UX Design?” by Camren Browne
“Information Architect” by Techopedia
“Understanding Information Architecture” by Josh Anderson, Kathryn Torriano, and Peihong Zhu at Precision Content
Events
ConVEx. An annual conference for learning about DITA and its support and usage, including IA support practices.
Information Architecture Conference (IAC). An annual event coordinated by the Information Architecture Foundation.
World IA Day. An annual event coordinated by the Information Architecture Institute.
EuroIA. The leading Information Architecture (IA) and User Experience (UX) conference for Europe.
Design & Content Conference. A conference focused on bringing designers and content strategists together.
LavaCon. A content strategy conference where content professionals share best practices, network with peers, and build relationships that will last for years to come.
Technical Communication Summit Conference and Expo. The premier conference for technical communication education and networking.
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