IAI Projects

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Volunteer Spotlight

"I joined the IAI when I figured out that IA was the key to improving my organization's intranet. I am on a steep learning curve and loving every minute."

Who: Patrick Walsh

Company: Hertfordshire Highways

Title: IMS Manager

Most recent IA project: creation of an intranet based information system for a large local government department, currently undergoing re-design using what I have learnt from IA

Working on: Second Life Inititative

Find a Project

The Institute sponsors volunteer initiatives in the areas of research, education, advocacy and community service. As a member, we hope you will consider joining, leading an initiative or contributing directly to the management of the organization. To join a current project read our list of current volunteer opportunities and write us at volunteer[at]iainstitute[dot] org or write us with your own idea.

We also provide support to local IA groups working on collaborative projects for the benefit of the information architecture field. Contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer[at]iainstitute[dot] org, if you are interested in helping out or adding your local group project to our list.

Public Initiatives

Research and Education
Peer Review Journal: Dorte Madsen, Editor
Higher Education in IA: Andrea Resmini
IA Glossary: Christian Crumlish
IA Programs and Course List: Noreen Whysel

Local Groups
Leader: Stacy Surla

IA Library
Book List Leader: Mario Bourque
Mario has created an updated Book List for introductory and advanced resources. Look for it soon in our Education area.

IA Tools
Creator: Gene Smith
Contact us at volunteer[at]iainstitute[dot]org to help make our tools site better.

Second Life
Leader: Andrew Hinton

Translation of Information Architecture (TIA)
Translations Leader: Janette Shew
Website Leader: Noreen Whysel

volunteer[at]iainstitute[dot] org

Member Initiatives

Careers Initiative
Job Board Leaders: Samantha Bailey (content), Austin Govella (technology)
Jobs Email List: Marianne Sweeny
Skills Inventory: Jay Morgan

Member Directory
Leaders: Melissa Weaver, Livia Labate
Geolocate Map: Wolf Nöding, Jan Jursa

Mentoring Program
Leaders: Noreen Whysel
The mentoring program needs you. Please contact us at mentoring[at]iainstitute[dot]org to help.

Get Involved

We are always looking for volunteers to lead and participate in community initiatives and management of the organization. To support new initiatives, the Institute offers project leaders the following infrastructure:

Web space, wiki space, discussion list setup, and technical support
Public relations volunteers who will publicize your initiative
A conference call account
A volunteer coordinator who can help you find people with specific skills to help you develop your initiative
Over 400 members and a corresponding member database that may support your initiative
A non-profit corporation (501c6) that addresses any legal and financial issues and ensures communal ownership of intellectual property
A board of directors, advisory board, and technical and project managers to review your proposed initiative, check in with you periodically, and provide technical, logistical, financial, and emotional support

To suggest new initiatives or inquire about volunteer opportunities, please contact us at volunteer [at]iainstitute[dot] org.