Featured Tools
Olga Howard produced a tool showing a persona development process and sample diagram.
Howard Persona Diagram (20 kb)
Do you have a tool or technique to contribute? Why not share it with the IA community?
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Featured Resources
- What is IA? (46 kb)
- Am I an IA? (68 kb)
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Learning Information Architecture
Anyone wishing to learn the craft of information architecture is encouraged to pursue a variety of educational possibilities, including our Selected IA Books, internships, mentoring, online communities, and formal study. Studies of human-computer interaction, library & information science, knowledge management, and social informatics are also relevant to IA training.
Introduction to IA
What is IA? (46 kb)
Am I an IA? (68 kb)
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IA Translations
The Translations of Information Architecture (TIA) initiative has produced translations of a number of key IA works into several languages. We are actively seeking volunteers to help with our language sites and article translations.
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IA Resources
The IA Library is a community-built and -maintained repository for IA (and UX) resources. Look in our library for the latest documents posted by our members. View the list of new entries.
IA Tools contributed by our members can help you in your daily processes. Download and try them out.
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IA Education
Find out what IA books to read, where to study and what types of careers are available in the IA industry.
IA Research
The IA Institute sponsors research to keep you informed about issues, tools and best IA practices.
IA Institute Announces AIIM Certificate Discount
IAI is proud to announce a partnership with AIIM certificate programs offering IAI members a substantial discounts on online programs. Become a Practitioner or Specialist after taking the online exams in one or more of the six online certificate programs. IA Institute members, please contact Melissa Weaver at membership AT iainstitute DOT org for your registration code or visit the Member Center "Member Discounts" page by logging in to http://my.memberclicks.com/ii. [read more]
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