Information architecture the design and integration of information spaces /

• Main Author: Ding, Wei, 1967 Sept. 14-
• Other Authors: Lin, Xia.
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: San Rafael, Calif. (1537 Fourth Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 USA) : Morgan & Claypool Publishers, c2010.
• Series: Synthesis lectures on information concepts, retrieval, and services (Online), # 8.
• Subjects: Online information services > Design.; Electronic information resources > Design.; Web-based user interfaces > Design.; Information organization.; Information behavior.
• Online Access: Abstract with links to full text
• Item Description: Part of: Synthesis digital library of engineering and computer science.; Title from PDF t.p. (viewed on December 9, 2009).; Series from website.
• Physical Description: 1 electronic text (xix, 151 p. : ill.) : digital file.; Also available in print.
• Format: Mode of access: World Wide Web.; System requirements: Adobe Acrobat reader.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 141-149).
• ISBN: 9781598299601 (electronic bk.)
• ISSN: 1947-9468
• Access: Abstract freely available; full-text restricted to subscribers or individual document purchasers.

Information Architecture is about organizing and simplifying information, designing and integrating information spaces/systems, and creating ways for people to find and interact with information content. Its goal is to help people understand and manage information and make right decisions accordingly. In the ever-changing social, organizational and technological contexts, Information Architects not only design individual information spaces (e.g., individual websites, software applications, and mobile devices), but also tackle strategic aggregation and integration of multiple information spaces across websites, channels, modalities, and platforms. Not only they create predetermined navigation pathways, but also provide tools and rules for people to organize information on their own and get connected with others.