A Quick Look at Information Architecture

Although Accounting is my main point of focus, I find the ICT field very exciting. I did hear somewhere that accountants are boring. Now that can't be true. Well, thank goodness that doesn't apply to me.

I just recently started reading an interesting book called "Information Architecture for the World Wide Web, 2nd Ed." I’m hoping to take the vast organizational knowledge in this book and apply it to future projects here at the office or, perhaps, on a side project. Here’s how the book (pg. 19) defined IA:

"If you're new to the field, you may still be wondering: what exactly is information architecture? This section is for you.

in·for·ma·tion ar·chi·tec·ture n.

1. The combination of organization, labeling, and navigation schemes within an information system.
2. The structural design of an information space to facilitate task completion and intuitive access to content.
3. The art and science of structuring and classifying web sites and intranets to help people find and manage information.
4. An emerging discipline and community of practice focused on bringing principles of design and architecture to the digital landscape.

Were you expecting a single definition? Something short and sweet? A few words that succinctly capture the essence and expanse of the field of information architecture? Keep dreaming!"

Are you still confused? Remember that architects and engineers are trained to have detailed plans (schematic, etc.) before any cement is poured. But in ICT, things are not as organized yet. I guess that’s what IA is all about: Organising information.
Just keep your eyes here over the next few weeks (or months) and I will try to regurgitate some of the book’s finer points. That’s if I have time. :-)
By the way, what book are you reading right now? Let me guess: Harry Potter? :-)