Intro to Drupal for Libraries

Introduction to Drupal for Libraries Laura Solomon Library Services Manager Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN) [email_address] druplicon Some content & graphics courtesy of Isriya Paireepairit

What is Drupal?
CMS/CMF
Open source (GPL)
Mostly/entirely W3C compliant
Extremely extensible

What’s behind Drupal?

System requirements
Apache/IIS
PHP
MySQL/PostgreSQL
Patience!

Drupal structure Contributions Modules Core (optional) Core (required)

Contributed modules

Modules just for libraries

Contributed themes

Pros of Drupal
Free
Dynamic
Re-theming capability
Granular level of customization
Huge community

Cons of Drupal
Knowledge required, documentation iffy
Third-party pieces can be problematic
Upgrading is challenging
Initial setup
“ Free as in free kittens”

The “Drupal Cliff ” Drupal You

The Drupal Skill Scale

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Laura Solomon Library Services Manager Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN) [email_address]

Intro to Drupal for Libraries

by Ohio Public Library Information Network on Jan 21, 2010

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