Navigation and IA
Navigation is without a doubt one of the most essential elements of any interface, and as a result adequate time and thought is necessary to ensure your interface’s navigation is usable and comprehensive. From the all important global navigation that stays the same throughout the site, to local navigation which changes based on the content of the page, to contextual navigation which exists within the content itself. They all work together to form a powerful navigation experience.
Information Architecture as an Extension of Web Design - features some good points on navigation and IA.
Information Architecture Deliverables: Site/Navigation Structure -
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