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Information architecture, or IA, is a process of structuring, describing, and organizing information to help people create, manage, and consume information. All sites have IA, whether it has been planned or evolved over time. This course will focus on methods and techniques that will allow you to build a Web site that meets the needs of your audience and your organization.
In this course you will learn how to do the following:
- Analyze your existing information architecture
- Identify and apply metadata to structure your content for ease of use
- Design new architectures according to user needs
- Classify and categorize your material to enable users to find it easier
- Choose navigational labels that resonate with your audience
Part 2
In part 2 of this Click U Live! seminar, we will focus on what to do with the content on your site now that you have identified and structured it. Content maps, task analysis, and the creation of a mental model as a way to structure your site will be covered. We will look at top-down and bottom-up IAs, focusing on when each approach is needed. Finally, we will focus on labeling and tagging and the effect that the words you choose have on the usability of your site.
This course will use real-life examples from Chiara’s work as an IA consultant to illustrate the concepts covered.
Targeted Learners
This course is an introduction to IA concepts and methods. It is recommended for librarians and information professionals who are responsible for organizing and maintaining content on the Internet. While knowledge of user research techniques and business strategy is helpful, it is not required for the class.
Live Seminar
Cost: $99
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Replay
Cost: $69
When you register, your location becomes a Click U Live! site. The cost is per site [phone connection], not per person. You can host as many people as you like for one low site fee! So be sure to invite your colleagues to learn with you! Register before 17 February and save $10.00! Program registrations beyond that date will be $109.
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