Useit.com

Jakob Nielsen's column on Web usability, usability engineering, and his minimalist approach to Web quality, recommended links/books. Also his biography and upcoming talks.
http://www.useit.com

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0

From the World Wide Web Consortium. These guidelines are the closest you can get to official usability standards.
http://www.w3.org/TR/WAI-WEBCONTENT/

Info-architects Mailing List

Central repository for information architecture on the Web. Provides an active forum for issues relating to the theory and praxis of IA. Also offers a range of information consulting services and software products for Web-based content publishing and know
http://www.info-architects.net/

Prutsman & Company

Professional consulting services firm specializing in Internet strategy and information architecture.
http://www.prutsman.com/

Jjg.net: Information Architecture Resources

Extensive links to Information Architecture resources by Jesse James Garrett.
http://www.jjg.net/ia/

Addwise

Specializes in information architecture and usability evaluations. Our in-depth knowledge of human-computer interaction, information design, and usability engineering enables us to offer our clients usable websites or Intranets.
http://www.addwise.com

Evolt.org

Various articles on IA and usability. Allows readers to review and comment on articles. Requires free sign-in.
http://www.evolt.org/topics/IA_Usability/4090/evolt.org

Becoming an Information Architect

Article written by Sacha Cohen, originally published on Monster.com.
http://technology.monster.com/articles/infoarchitect/

ASIS Summit 2000: Presentations

Includes an Information Architecture Glossary, and slides for 12 Information Architecture presentations. April 7-9, 2000, Boston, MA.
http://www.asis.org/Conferences/Summit2000/Information_Architecture/presentations.html

Iaslash

News forum for information architects.
http://www.iaslash.org

Salaries and Benefits for Information Architects

Survey results. We're compensated decently, don't put in ridiculous hours, don't have to travel too much... And apparently our employers don't require too much experience.
http://argus-acia.com/iask/survey010124.html

Klariti Information Architecture

Dublin, Ireland-based IA and documentation specialists. Publishes monthly newsletter, KLARIFIED.
http://www.klariti.com

Elegant Hack

Information Archtitect resources, weblog, and newsletter.
http://www.eleganthack.com/

Information Architecture UK

Articles about information architecture, usability and web design.
http://www.ia-uk.co.uk/

B C Bennett

Information architect, interactive designer, graphical user interface (GUI) specialist, multidisciplinary team manager. Resume and portfolio.
http://bcbennett.com/b/

LouisRosenfeld.com

Information architecture consulting services from Louis Rosenfeld, a leading industry expert. Also hosts Bloug, a weblog on information architecture.
http://www.louisrosenfeld.com

Lyn Dunagan's Info Architect Resume

Experienced information architect/usability consultant available for web projects. Experienced information architecture can improve the success of web sites, software, and other information delivery systems.
http://www.lyndunagan.com

Industry Leading Information Architecture Consulting

Knowledge transfer services. Specializing in information architecture development for Fortune 1000 companies and federal and state governments.
http://www.melissacook.com/

Hey Otwell

Andrew Otwell's blog, with links to information architecture, user-centered design, and interaction design resources.
http://www.heyotwell.com

Hey, Hey, IA!

One-stop information resource for information architects.
http://www.heyheyia.com

Web Analysis Through Business & Marketing Surveys

iPerceptions is a leading solution provider for customer retention and web analysis for building profitable relationships with web site users.
http://www.iperceptions.com

Semantics by Peter Morville

An irregularly irreverent column about information architecture, strategy and management.
http://semanticstudios.com/publications/semantics/

Apperceptive

With close to 10 years in the interaction design field, Sean brings a communication design and narrative flavor to designing information architectures and user interfaces. Featured case studies available.
http://www.apperceptive.com

ContextualAnalysis

Information architecture consulting, specializing in content analysis and organization, taxonomy/thesaurus design, website indexing and back-of-book indexes in the humanities.
http://www.contextualanalysis.com

Jason Hobbs: Information Architecture

Articles about IA and the WWW. Written from the day-to-day experience of building and living online.
http://www.jh-01.com

Argus Center for Information Architecture

Reference for learning about the theory and practice of information architecture.
http://argus-acia.com/

Contentology.com

A resource site with information, links and analysis on information design and architecture, usability principles, Web design, content development and Internet news. Produced by contentologist G. A. Buchholz.
http://www.contentology.com/

VisionCor

Consulting firm that helps companies sustain knowledge management throuhgh the use of information and knowlege architecture.
http://www.visioncor.com/areas_of_expertise/ika.htm

Step Two Designs: Information Design Using Card Sorting

James Robertson explains that card sorting is a very simple method of working with users to come up with a usable information design.
http://www.steptwo.com.au/papers/cardsorting/index.html

Enterprise-Architecture

Information about standards, methods and tools for Enterprise Architects, conference agenda and publications of Jaap Schekkerman.
http://www.enterprise-architecture.info/

SIGIA-L Mail Archives

Mailing list archives for the SIGIA-L mailing list, a discussion forum for information architects.
http://www.info-arch.org/lists/sigia-l/

Boxes and Arrows

Journal dedicated to discussing, improving and promoting the work of the information architecture community. Offers current, as well as previous issues and submission information for authors.
http://www.boxesandarrows.com/

InfoArk Information Architecture Consultancy

Using the latest automated software tools, we work with you to categorize, link and filter the content you and your clients need. London-based company.
http://www.infoark.co.uk

Amichi

Chicago based knowledge management and web design firm that specializes in metadata creation and interface design. Offers company profile, description of services and testimonials.
http://www.amichi.info

Information & Design

Consultancy based in Melbourne, Australia provides usability, user experience design and information architecture services. Features usability resources, articles, presentations and contact information.
http://www.infodesign.com.au

Information Architecture

Examines IA as a newly developing profession. Features a glossary, techniques, methodology, FAQs and contact information.
http://www.information-architect.info

Synapse

Offers domain expertise, a national network of contract lexicographers and indexers and enterprise-class software solutions. Features a taxonomy warehouse, white papers, software demo, services and contact information.
http://www.synaptica.com

Information Architecture for the World Wide Web

Book on how to blend aesthetics and mechanics for web sites and intranets that are easy to navigate and appealing to users, are scalable and simple to maintain. Features sample chapters, errata and reviews. By Louis Rosenfeld and Peter Morville.
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/infotecture2/

UE Architect

User experience design for web sites. Strategy, information architecture, interaction design, usability. Features services, portfolio, clients, resume and contact information.
http://www.uearchitect.com/services/

Information Retrieval with Human Indexing (article)

This article discusses how information retrieval can be improved cost-effectively through the use of human outlining and indexing.
http://www.intranetjournal.com/features/humanindex-1.shtml

InfoDesign

Dedicated to the growth and improvement of the information and experience industries through the provision of a centralized online resource. Features news, organizations, publications and events.
http://www.informationdesign.org/

Mark T's Information Blog

Entries on making information useful. Includes archives.
http://marktsinfoblog.blogspot.com/

EnterFrame

Navneet Nair speaks on topics such as emerging technologies, enterprise applications, UI architecture and visual design. Includes archives.
http://www.onclipevent.com/enterframe/

IAnything Goes

Jeff Lash shows the importance of information architecture in the web development process, and how non-IAs can learn and incorporate information architecture concepts into their work in the converging world of information architecture, user-centered desig
http://www.digital-web.com/columns/ianythinggoes/

EServer Technical Communications Library: Information Design

An annotated, rated directory of online resources in information architecture and information design.
http://tc.eserver.org/dir/Information-Design

IAwiki

A wiki dedicated to the topic of Information Architecture
http://IAwiki.net/

Hierarchy Science

Principles of the creation of effective management systems: overview, experiences on introduction and development, legitimacy and an error.
http://www.ironya.com/

Rachel M. Murray Information Designs

Rachel M. Murray Information Design Inc. is an information architecture firm specializing in innovative planning and design for all forms of information - both digital and traditional.
http://www.rachelmmurray.com

Web Design References: Information Architecture

Comprehensive and well-organized lists of links on the topic of information architecture. The site includes articles by knowledgeable authors, as well as the expected links to major organizations and resources.
http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/support/Training/Online/webdesign/architecture.html

Information Architecture Deliverables

A look at various information architecture deliverables.
http://www.gdoss.com/knowledge/ia_deliverables.htm

IndustrialBricolage | Ben Whalley

Online home for Ben Whalley, Information Architect and User Experience Lead at Radley Yeldar, London.
http://www.industrialbricolage.com

Information First

A network of independent information and knowledge management consultants.
http://www.ifinc.com

Tim Salam, Information Architect & Experience Designer

The articles, portfolio, and resume of an information architect and experience designer. Home to the development of Customer Momentum Preservation (CMP), a user-centered design methodology.
http://timsalam.com

Dynamic Diagrams

A group of information architects, visual designers, and Web designers. Consultants in information architecture for Web sites.
http://www.dynamicdiagrams.com/

Webmonkey Radio: Information Designers

Listen to a conversation about the life of information designers. Multiple audio formats available.
http://webmonkey.wired.com/webmonkey/radio/drue_miller.html

Squishy's Information Architecture Tutorial

Information architecture is the science of figuring out what you want your site to do and then constructing a blueprint before you dive in and put the thing together. This tells you why.
http://webmonkey.wired.com/webmonkey/design/tutorials/tutorial1.html

iARCHITECT

Information architect contractor portfolio and resume.
http://free.hostdepartment.com/e/ediva/

Enterprise Architecture Forum

A free organization that helps Fortune 500 enterprises learn about Enterprise Architecture from several highly respected individuals in the community.
http://www.eaforum.org

Pinpoint Logic - Information Design and Usability

A resource with information, links and analysis on information design and architecture, usability principles, user experience design and the latest happenings in these worlds. Produced by Dwayne King.
http://www.13tenmedia.com

Why User Testing Is Good (article)

Mike Kuniavsky happily relates everything you ever wanted to know about user testing (but were afraid to ask).
http://webmonkey.wired.com/webmonkey/98/14/index3a.html

Resources on Information Design: Models, Processes, and Techniques

Popular resources including a worksheet for preparing an information plan, instructions for setting objectives and planning an evaluation, guidelines for choosing a "type" of communication product and media, and issues to consider when setting editorial g
http://saulcarliner.home.att.net/id/index.html

Resources on the Business and Management of Information Design

Popular resources including worksheets for setting budgets and schedules, tips on starting a successful work team, and an overview of the production and maintenance phases.
http://saulcarliner.home.att.net/idbusiness/