Arquitetura da Informação em repositórios digitais: análise do Repositório Institucional da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Abstract

Discusses the architecture of information in informational environments, aiming at identifying the application of the elements of information architecture in the Institutional Repository of the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte. Uses the technique of participant observation and performs brief bibliographical survey, to understanding of the subject, and documentary research to knowledge treaty store. In data analysis, uses criteria to verify the application of the elements of information architecture based on the dimensions context, content and users. The analysis demonstrates the presence of elements of information architecture, and a big part of the criteria for the user dimension is not satisfactory but points out the need for improvements with regard to accessibility and usability