Archives

Preserves the organization's institutional memory and document the evolution of information architecture as a discipline

The Archives Task Force within the WIAA Publications & Communications Committee would be responsible for preserving and organizing the association's historical knowledge and content. This task force plays a crucial role in maintaining the institutional memory of WIAA and documenting the evolution of information architecture as a discipline, creating a valuable resource for both current members and future practitioners.

Core Responsibilities

• Content Preservation: Systematically archive important WIAA publications, presentations, webinars, and other digital assets to ensure long-term accessibility.

• Knowledge Management: Develop and maintain a searchable repository of past articles, blog posts, talks, and significant discussions from online communities.

• Metadata Strategy: Create consistent tagging and categorization systems to make archived materials easily discoverable.

• Historical Documentation: Record key milestones, events, and developments in the organization's history and the broader field of information architecture. This includes the IAI archive.

• Content Curation: Identify valuable historical content that could be repurposed or highlighted in current communications.

• Legacy Platform Migration: Ensure content from previous websites, forums, or platforms is properly preserved during digital transitions.

• Case Study Collection: Gather and organize case studies and project examples that demonstrate IA principles and evolution over time.

• Oral History: Conduct and preserve interviews with influential members and pioneers in the information architecture field.

• Research Support: Provide historical materials to support current research, publications, or educational initiatives.

• Digital Preservation Standards: Implement best practices for long-term digital preservation to ensure content remains accessible despite changing technologies.