Conference Announcement--"Defining Information Architecture"

[Louis Rosenfeld]

(apologies for duplicate postings; please forward)

NOTE:  today is your last chance to benefit from the early registration
discount.  We hope to see you in Boston next month!


"Defining Information Architecture"  Boston, April 7-9, 2000
    sponsored by the American Society for Information Science
    http://www.asis.org/Conferences/Summit2000/


Information Architecture is an emerging and rapidly growing field, merging
ideas from many traditional disciplines with the goal of designing better
information systems.  If you are an information architect or are interested
in the field, "Defining Information Architecture" is your opportunity to:

* Explore definitions for Information Architecture with a panel of leading
thinkers and practitioners.
* Understand the types of expertise that should and will have an impact
Information Architecture.
* Learn about the role that the Information Architect plays within different
settings.
* Meet your colleagues and build a broader community of information
architects.

The American Society for Information Science has assembled a compelling list
of speakers (http://www.asis.org/Conferences/Summit2000/speakers.html)
representing many relevant perspectives:  Anthropology * Data Modeling *
Graphic Design *  Meta-Data * Human Computer Interaction * Information
Design * Information Retrieval * Interface Design * Markup Languages *
Librarianship * Technical Communications * Usability Engineering

Attendance is limited, so please register soon.  Visit
http://www.asis.org/Conferences/Summit2000/ for details.