Information Architecture Overview

Abstract

Information architecture is the science of how to organize and categorize content. When we talk about information architecture content in terms of SharePoint, we are referring to sites, lists, document libraries, and metadata. Creating a logical order and structure of this content is critical for the success of any SharePoint implementation. It is crucial to understand this content before we can govern it. This includes the different types of information, how it is created, who owns it, and how it will be disposed of or archived. SharePoint provides many features to aid in this process, but working with the business to understand these pieces it critical.