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iupuiS532: Information Architecture for the Web

Indiana University at Indianapolis
School of Library and Information Science

During the past decade, the Internet has become an integral part of schools, libraries, and most other organizations. As we design systems for accessing and applying the vast resources available, skills in information architecture have become critical for librarians, educators and anyone interested in meeting the information needs of people in today's digital world.

This page was designed for a graduate course at IUPUI. If you've stumbled upon the course and want to learn more about it, email Dr. Annette Lamb or Dr. Larry Johnson for more information.

Instructor Contact Information

Name - Larry Johnson, Ph.D.
Mail Forwarding Address - P.O. Box 206, 1341 S. Boulder Dr., Teasdale, Utah 84773
Dr. Johnson often travels during the semester. Email for latest address if you’d like to send something direct.
Email - larrjoh@gmail.com or ljohnso@iupui.edu
Voice Mail - email me for phone information
Personal Page – http://eduscapes.com/lamb

Online Course Materials

Course Materials - http://eduscapes.com/arch
Syllabus - http://eduscapes.com/arch/course/syllabus.htm
Requirements - http://eduscapes.com/arch/course/require.htm
Checklist - http://eduscapes.com/arch/course/checklist.htm
Course Guide - http://eduscapes.com/arch/course/courseguide.htm
Archives - http://eduscapes.com/arch/course/archives.htm
Resources - http://eduscapes.com/arch/course/resources.htm

Required Course Resources

Huddleston, Rob. HTML, XHTML, and CSS: Your Visual Blueprint for Designing Effective Web Pages. Wiley Publishing, Inc. ISBN 978-0470-274361. Purchase online through Amazon or Barnes and Noble. Downloaded examples that go with the chapters can be found at the Wiley book website.

Lynda.com Online Training is available through IUPUI for free. You'll need to go through the IUPUI IT Training website to gain access to full version of Lynda. Follow the directions to login. You'll see ALL COURSE. Under SOFTWARE choose + VIEW MORE. Then, choose Dreamweaver. Although you're free to explore more, you should at least complete the following tutorial sections:

Software Requirement

Adobe Dreamweaver software is required. The latest version is available at no charge to IUPUI students through IUware - Adobe Creative Suite 5 Design Package (Available in Mac or PC versions) https://iuware.iu.edu/

Before downloading check that you have enough hard drive space and have the correct operating system.

Be aware that the course has been designed around the use of the Adobe Dreamweaver software. Course materials are focused toward use of the Adobe product. We will NOT be using Microsoft FrontPage or other web development software packages.

Plan ahead and have the Adobe Dreamweaver software program in hand by the end of the first six weeks of the course.

Optional Information Architecture Texts

Nielsen, Jakob (2006). Prioritizing Web Usability. New Riders Press. ISBN 978-0321350312.

Nielsen, Jakob and Pernice, Kara (2009). Eyetracking Web Usability. New Riders Press. ISBN 978-0321498364.

Norlin, Elaina & Winters, CM. (2002). Usability Testing for Library Web Sites: A Hands-On Guide. Chicago, IL: American Library Association. ISBN 0-8389-3511-7.

Rosenfeld, Louis & Morville, Peter (2007). Information Architecture for the World Wide Web. 3rd Edition. Sebastopol, CA: O'Reilly & Associates. ISBN 0-596-52734-9.

Optional Texts for Dreamweaver CS5

McFarland, David Sawyer (2010). Dreamweaver CS5: The Missing Manual. O'Reilly Media. ISBN 978-1449381813

Osborn, Jeremy; AGI Creative Team;, and Heald, Greg (2010). Dreamweaver CS5 Digital Classroom. Wiley Publishing, Inc. ISBN 978-0470607749

Course Assumptions

Completion of the L401 course is the only requirement. However, I've found that some people have taken different versions of the L401 course and have different experiences. You should come into the course with an understanding of basic HTML coding and how to upload to a web server such as your IUPUI account or other web space. I will provide review materials for basic XHTML and uploading procedures, so if it's been a long time you'll have a chance to review. We will NOT be using Microsoft FrontPage unless you have specific professional reasons to use this program.

The following entry skills are required for this course:

• demonstrate basic computer skills related to keyboarding, operating system, and disk management
• identify, select, access, and evaluate information found on the Internet and in the library
• use technology as a personal and professional productivity tool for activities such a word processing (Microsoft Word) and desktop presentations (Microsoft PowerPoint)
• use a word processor, web development tool, or raw HTML for simple web page development
• download drivers and plugins such as Real Media, Windows Media Player, and/or QuickTime to play audio and video from the web - directions are provided in class
• use Oncourse for forums and information sharing

This course makes the assumption that you are able to work independently. There are no required face-to-face meetings. There are no required synchronous online meetings. However, feel free to email or arrange a chat with your instructor any time!

Course Description

This course focuses on planning, designing, developing, managing, and evaluating web resources. Learners evaluate the content and technical aspects of existing informational, instructional, and promotional websites designed for libraries, schools, museums, and other organizations. They also create web sites using raw HTML, as well as web development tools. Issues such as web accessibility, website management, and copyright will also be discussed. Finally, students design a plan for managing, sustaining, and/or expanding their website.

This course will expand your thinking about the integral role of information architecture in libraries and schools. This course will be taught entirely online including web-based readings and resources, threaded discussions, plus online presentations and activities. Choices allow graduate students with varied backgrounds and interests to select activities that meet their professional needs.

Course Goals

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

Course Requirements

For a complete description of the requirements, go to the Course Requirements page.

For a nice checklist of the course activities, check out Course Checklist.

Course Grades

The points awarded for each activity are indicated on the Course Requirements page. High expectations have been set for this course. Please notice that outstanding achievement will require careful attention to course criteria and exceptional quality in course assignments.

Final grades are based on the following range within the total 100 points possible:

A 98-100
A- 95-97
B+ 92-94
B 89-91
B- 86-88
C 80-85
D 75-79
F below 75

The meaning of the letter grades follows the SLIS Grading Policy:

A: Outstanding achievement. Student performance demonstrates full command of the course materials and evinces a high level of originality and/or creativity that far surpasses course expectations. The grade of A+ is not granted in SLIS, except in very exceptional cases.
A-: Excellent achievement. Student performance demonstrates thorough knowledge of the course materials and exceeds course expectations by completing all requirements in a superior manner.
B+: Very good work. Student performance demonstrates above-average comprehension of the course materials and exceeds course expectations on all tasks defined in the course syllabus.
B: Good work. Student performance meets designated course expectations, demonstrates understanding of the course materials, and has performed at an acceptable level.
B-: Marginal work. Student performance demonstrates incomplete understanding of course materials.
C+, C, C-: Unsatisfactory work and inadequate understanding of course materials.
D+, D, D-: Unacceptable work; course work completed at this level will not count toward the MLS degree.
F: Failing. May result in an overall grade point average below 3.0 and possible removal from the program.

A final grade of "I" or "Incomplete" will NOT be given except in extreme situations. Please let me know if you're having difficulty completing the requirements of this course.

Accommodations

Students needing accommodations because of disability must register with Adaptive Educational Services and complete the appropriate form before accommodations will be given. The office of Adaptive Educational Services (AES) is located in Joseph T. Taylor Hall (UC), Room 137, 815 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN 46202.

Tel: (317) 274-3241
Video phone: (317) 278-2052 or 1-866-379-8823
Fax: (317) 278-2051
aes@iupui.edu

For more information, go to http://diversity.iupui.edu/aes/

Academic Misconduct

Students should be sure to read the IUPUI  Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct. This Code is intended to identify the basic rights, responsibilities, and expectations of all students and student groups to serve as a guide for the overall student experience at Indiana University.

IUPUI strives to “foster the best possible environment for teaching and learning, one that is based upon mutual respect and upon clear expectations of one another within the community of teachers and learners.” Should the faculty member detect signs of plagiarism or cheating, it is his or her most serious obligation to investigate these thoroughly, to take appropriate action with respect to the grades of students, and in any event to report the matter to the Dean of Students. The necessity to report every case of cheating, whether or not further action is desirable, arises particularly because of the possibility that this is not the student’s first offense, or that other offenses may follow it. Equity also demands that a uniform reporting practice be enforced; otherwise, some students will be penalized while others guilty of the same actions will go free. (IUPUI Academic Handbook, p200).

For more information, go to:
Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct http://www.iupui.edu/code/
A Guide for IUPUI Faculty http://www.iupui.edu/~fcouncil/handbook/

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