Digital Information Architecture

The ecosystem metaphor recognizes the diversity inherent in the university technology environment and the need to continuously maintain balance and flexibility in a diverse and rapidly evolving landscape. An ecological approach accounts for variation and interdependency, and recognizes that information management systems always exist at varying levels of development from legacy systems to emergent technologies. In contrast, an architectural approach uses rational design processes to gather requirements, design functionality, and implement technical solutions to meet the goals of the institution.

Sustainability

A 21st century approach to building a strategic digital content infrastructure for Yale University must include a plan for sustainability that reflects the values of community effort, is built on technological innovation, and encourages reusability and openness. It requires a substantial and appropriate investment of resources for start-up development, ongoing services, and capital replacement costs. Sustainable infrastructure is the composite of selective content, agreed upon policies, engagement of stakeholders and experts, and enterprise technology platforms and tools.