About the Information Architecture Institute

The Information Architecture Institute is a 501(6)c professional organization, operated by a dedicated, multi-national group of people. Volunteering our own resources, we aspire to build bridges to related disciplines and organizations. We invite you to join us in advancing the state of information architecture through research, education, advocacy and community service.

We live in exciting times. As the information age rolls forward, our businesses, markets and societies are being transformed into adaptive, connected networks. The Internet of today only hints at the ubiquitous communication infrastructure of tomorrow. The construction of this brave new world requires a new kind of architecture, focused on digital structures of information and software rather than physical structures of bricks and mortar. As we spend more time working and playing in these shared information spaces, people will need and demand better search, navigation and collaboration systems.

We are working hard to build an international membership that connects people with diverse languages, cultures and perspectives. So far, we have over 1400 members from 80 countries. Our Board of Directors and Board of Advisors are comprised of individuals from six continents. Our Translations Initiative and Local Group Program serves to promote and extend our services to all corners of the world.

Read our Annual Report (2005-2006) (PDF) to find out what we accomplished in our third year of operation.

Read our latest Letter from the Board of Directors for up to date news on the Institute's activity.

Spotlight on our People

Melissa Weaver, Membership/Volunteer Coordinator

As Membership Coordinator, Melissa serves as point of contact for IAI members, answering membership and volunteer related questions, as well as taking your suggestions about improving the member experience.

Over the past decade Melissa has worked both as a volunteer and as a staff member in a variety of nonprofit organizations. Her fortes include project management, recruiting and managing volunteers, welcoming and caring for members, and building technological and organizational infrastructure. She has an MLIS from the University of Washington iSchool.

You can reach Melissa at membership AT iainstitute DOT org.

Spotlight on our Partners

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