Description Librarians are natural information architects. Much of the training and values of librarianship focus on assisting people seeking information. Librarians have long been involved in the creation of content organization and classification schemes. Responsibilities Information architects should not be confused with graphic designers and others that organize content on an individual page . Good IA focuses on the aggregate collection of information, usually in the context of a website.
Information architecture begins with the clarification of mission, goals, content, and audience.
This foundation allows for the creation of information resources that are manageable, useful, and able to grow over time. Done well, IA becomes an intangible aspect of utilizing an information resource. Information architects may be found in large corporations, but commonly work as consultants to individual sites. Since information architects build sites for all types of users, they enjoy the challenge of meeting the needs of many varied populations. Those interested in IA should seek a rich understanding about the organization of information resources and improving access to information.