Content Components Podcast: Everything Information Architecture Part 2
The global volume of content is growing at exponential rates. We need more and more Information Architects to structure and direct that content to the appropriate people and places. In this podcast, Patrick Bosek and I discuss possible career entryways for aspiring Information Architects.
Content Components Podcast: Everything Information Architecture Part 1
Patrick Bosek and Amber Swope discuss the history of Information Architecture, the value of DITA, and the art of harmonizing content collections.
Insights with Experts: Information Architecture Evolves
In this video, we discuss how information architecture can evolve over time, share strategies for aligning information architecture with business goals, and explore differences in IA maturity models.
Information Architecture Migration Readiness Assessment
Is your information architecture ready for a CCMS? Here are 23 things you need to do before your implementation.
Sample Job Description: Management Information Architect
Every working Information Architect has a unique job description, list of responsibilities, and set of skills. Regardless of how broad and amorphous this role is, most Information Architects agree on one thing—this job is all about structuring and maintaining information so that it is findable and useable.
Scriptorium Podcast: Understanding Information Architecture
Alan Pringle and special guest Amber Swope of DITA Strategies talk about information architecture.
Information Architecture Glossary
Those who are new to DITA will benefit from this glossary.
Introduction to DITA (Darwin Information Typing Architecture)
What is DITA? The Darwin Information Typing Architecture is an open-sourced, structured information architecture. It provides a neutral, modular content source for almost any type of content.
Information Architecture Resources
There are many resources for learning about information architecture (IA) and the role of Information Architect. Here are Amber Swope's recommendations.
Becoming an Information Architect: Episode 2, Part 3
Amber Swope addresses the overarching question: how can you become an IA, and what does it take to get there?
Becoming an Information Architect: Episode 2, Part 2
Amber Swope discusses how to define the role of IA and what kinds of tasks the role of an IA demands.
Becoming an Information Architect: Episode 2, Part 1
Amber Swope introduces the survey that DITA Strategies sent out on September of 2017: why we made it, what questions the survey asked, and what kinds of responses we gathered from 35 information architects.
DITA Resources
There are many resources for learning about the Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA). Amber recommends these resources for teams undertaking or considering DITA implementation.
DS Podcast Episode 1: Meet DITA Strategies
DITA Strategies President and DITA Specialist, Amber Swope, introduces the company and explains how DITA and information architecture can help you.