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Drupal and Libraries

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Ellyssa Kroski
Ellyssa Kroski

The document discusses Drupal, an open-source content management system, and how libraries are using it. It provides examples of various libraries that have implemented Drupal websites for functions like catalogs, staff intranets, blogs, and more. Tips are given on getting started with Drupal and recommended modules for libraries.

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Drupal and Libraries Ellyssa Kroski Computers in Libraries 2008
What is Drupal? How are Libraries Using Drupal? How can YOU get started using Drupal?
LIS901-06 http://www.infosherpas.com/fall2007
LIS901-06 http://www.infosherpas.com/fall2007
LIS901-06 http://www.infosherpas.com/fall2007
LIS901-06 http://www.infosherpas.com/fall2007
LIS901-06 http://www.infosherpas.com/fall2007
LIS901-06 http://www.infosherpas.com/fall2007
LIS901-06 http://www.infosherpas.com/fall2007
LIS901-06 http://www.infosherpas.com/fall2007
LIS901-06 http://www.infosherpas.com/fall2007
LIS901-06 http://www.infosherpas.com/fall2007
LIS901-06 http://www.infosherpas.com/fall2007
LIS901-06 Features Multiple Blogs Tagging Social Bookmarking Send to Friend Photo Sharing Video Sharing User Polls User Profiles Friends Lists Guestbooks Synchronous Chat Events Calendar RSS Feeds Image Galleries Recent/Popular Views Most Emailed FAQ Private Messaging
What is Drupal? Free Open-Source Content Management System Social-Enabled Software
Technology Platform Apache MySQL PHP WAMP (Windows)/LAMP (Linux)/MAMP (Mac)
Structure Core Basic functionality CMS Comes with some additional functionality pre-installed such as: User blogs Profiles Taxonomy Forum Statistics Strictly monitored
Structure Contributed Modules Plug-ins which offer additional functionality Developed by the user community Over 1,900 contributed modules of varying levels of quality Stable & highly useful modules may be added to the next “Core” release “Nearly Core” Organic Groups Views CCK
Structure Themes Design layouts and color schemes for Drupal websites Many themes available on drupal.org Custom themes HTML PHP CSS
Community Robust Open-Source Community Drupal Groups - 36,000+ members IRC Channels Drupal Camps Drupal Conferences Drupal version 6 – over 100,000 downloads first month Previous versions downloaded 600,000+ times http://drupal.org Download Modules, Themes, etc. Documentation Support Forums
Administrative Menu
Modules Menu
How are Libraries Using Drupal? Library Websites Staff Intranets Collaboration Tools Communities of Interest
Ann Arbor District Libraries http://www.aadl.org
AADL and Drupal Library Website Custom module reformats OPAC to produce an integrated catalog Over 13,400 comments 50,000 unique users Page views increased 216% Development Blog http://www.aadl.org/devblog Video game tournament system New Web service based on Drupal 6 GTSystem.org Info graciously provided by: Eli Neiburger, Information Access & Systems Manager, Ann Arbor District Library
Oregon Libraries Network http://www.oregonlibraries.net
L-Net and Drupal Staff Intranet Manages 65,000 Virtual Reference Transcripts Prototyping automatic generation of subject guides based on patron question keywords Library Website Combined library website, WordPress blog, and wiki into one Librarian Blogs, User Profiles, Friends Lists, Favorites “ With Drupal, we don’t have to spend a lot to add tools and functionality to our website.” Info graciously provided by: Caleb Tucker-Raymond, Oregon Statewide Digital Reference Services Coordinator, Oregon Libraries Network
Franklin Park Public Library http://www.franklinparklibrary.org
Franklin Park and Drupal Library Website Small library without IT staff Created by one person in 2 ½ months Replaced old, HTML library website Librarian and Director Blogs Patron Commenting New RSS Feeds Info graciously provided by: Mikael Lars Jacobsen, Adult Services Librarian, Franklin Park Public Library
St. Lawrence University Library http://sciencelibrary.stlawu.edu
St. Lawrence and Drupal Staff Intranet Professional staff and student library workers communicate about patron interactions Website Redesign Communication Tool Students, faculty, and staff to collaborate and provide input about website Public Website Fall 2008 Will combine all university library websites Building a course resources module Students contribute photos, bibliographies, etc. Info graciously provided by: Eric Williams-Bergen, Science Librarian, Launders Science Library, St. Lawrence University
University of Minnesota Libraries http://biomed.lib.umn.edu
University of Minnesota Libraries and Drupal Library Website EthicShare Mellon Foundation funded Scholarly networking around the issue of ethics http:// www.lib.umn.edu/about/ethicshare/index.html Harvest Choice Gates Foundation funded Combined their expertise with bibliographic data with CH2MHill’s Mapping & GIS expertise for an agriculture resource http:// harvestchoice.org Usability Testing http://groups.drupal.org/node/9339 Info graciously provided by: Cody Hanson, Technology Librarian, University of Minnesota
UAA/APU Consortium Library http://consortiumlibrary.org
UAA/APU and Drupal Multi-Site Installation 3 websites, one code base, one database Staff Intranet Faculty and staff can update public pages Collaborate and share information between departments Library Website Previously static HTML site Distance Learners Edition FAQs MySite Module Info graciously provided by: Ian Chan, Web Services Librarian, UAA/APU Consortium Library
IUPUI Library http://www-lib.iupui.edu
IUPUI Library and Drupal Library Website Retrieves their list of databases along with descriptions and categories from ExLibris’ Metalib X-Server Librarians have their own subject pages Future plans Librarian profiles Patrons to customize the look of the library webpage Staff Intranet Info graciously provided by: Andy Smith, Lead Technology Analyst, IUPUI University Library
Simon Fraser University Learning Commons http://workshops.learningcommons.sfu.ca
SFU and Drupal Student Learning Commons Workshops Students can pre-register for workshops If classes are full, students are notified that they have been wait-listed Staff can manage registrations View and delete students Place limits on number of registrants Send mass mailings to entire class lists Download student information Info graciously provided by: Mark Jordan, Head of Library Systems, W.A.C. Bennett Library, Simon Fraser University
Florida State University Libraries http://www.lib.fsu.edu
FSU Libraries and Drupal Exploring: Different Content types for E-Resources Library Study Spaces Programs & Events News & Announcements Projects User Profiles Taxonomies for different user groups Faculty Staff Department Subject area Info graciously provided by: Jonathan Blackburn, Web Development Librarian, Florida State University Libraries Library Website Using Pages with legacy databases 2 User Groups Explore Incremental Improvements
Red Deer Public Library http://www.rdpl.org
Red Deer Public Library and Drupal Library Website News Feeds Librarian Bloggers Patron commenting Staff Intranet “ Just Testing” section where new modules are announced and tested by staff Staff Blogging Project Planning Library Board Intranet Communication tool for Board trustees Electionforum.ca Website for October 2007 municipal election Candidates for mayor, city council, and school boards blogged Info graciously provided by: Dean Frey, Director, Red Deer Public Library
University of Alaska Fairbanks Libraries http://library.uaf.edu
UAF Libraries and Drupal Library Website They wanted to distribute process of updating the website throughout the organization DVD Browser A screen-scraping search of SIRSI catalog pulls out movies and puts them in Drupal database with IMDB covers Top Clicks section displays the most popular content Ad Module for house ads which promote the library’s content, collections, and services to visitors Info graciously provided by: Ilana Kingsley, Assistant Professor & Web Librarian, Rasmuson Library, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Hoover Public Library http://www.hoover.lib.al.us
Hoover Public Library and Drupal Library Website Wanted a way to separate content from display Wanted to distribute Web content updates Captcha module solved spam problems Listing Events and RSS Feeds Several microsites on one Drupal install “ Drupal puts me in a position where I can concentrate on having good content and a well-organized website, rather than troubleshooting back-end stuff”. Info graciously provided by: Mike Benson, Webmaster, Hoover Public Library
University of Saskatchewan Library https://library.usask.ca
University of Saskatchewan Libraries and Drupal Library Website New Book Listings Room Bookings Custom module for patron types Resource Handling Module E-Resources Module Staff Intranet Manages hours Directory System User Permissions May Develop Dissertations Database Info graciously provided by: Patricia Moore, Information Systems & Technology Librarian, University of Saskatchewan Libraries
Cleveland Public Library http://www.cpl.org
Cleveland Public Library and Drupal Library Website Each library subject area has its own sub-site Custom module for multi-site search Blogging, social bookmarking, RSS feeds Customized Events module Staff Intranet Clevenet Consortium site Ohio Center for the Book http://www.ohiocenterforthebook.org Launched April 4, 2008 Concerns Original developer has left the organization Drupal is not vendor supported Drupal developers are hard-to-find Easier for staff to use day-to day but “Not a clear win” Info graciously provided by: Bob Carterette, Automation Administrator, and David Reynolds, Web Applications Specialist, Cleveland Public Library
Idaho Commission for Libraries http://libraries.idaho.gov
ICFL and Drupal Library Website New social-enabled website to launch September, 2008 Blogging, commenting, social bookmarking, tagging Separating technology responsibilities from content management E-Branch in a Box Program “ Out of the box and onto the web in 30 minutes. “ Provides Drupal websites to all state-funded libraries in Idaho Reduced the technology and time barrier for librarians in Idaho libraries 52 libraries have set up these Drupal-based sites http://help.lili.org Staff Intranet Agendas Blog for informal news Info graciously provided by: Michael Samuelson, Web Developer, Idaho Commission for Libraries
Westlake Porter Public Library http://www.westlakelibrary.org
Monterrey Technology Library http://biblioteca.mty.itesm.mx
School Library System of Genesee Valley Boces http://sls.gvboces.org
Hamline University Law Library http://law.hamline.edu/library/law-library.html
SWON Libraries http://www.swonlibraries.org
Drupal & Libraries Trends Libraries are using it to distribute the management of website content Drupal is being used to empower students, faculty, and staff to create their own content Most libraries who have done one website in Drupal have had positive results and are expanding their Drupal efforts Many smaller projects are being created by librarians Drupal is often used to present new and different views of library content Commonly used for library staff intranets
Getting Started Tips Check out some Drupal sites: http:// buytaert.net/tag/drupal -sites Browse modules http://drupal.org/project/Modules Talk to other libraries & librarians using the technology Sign up for a free trial with a Drupal host such as Bryght http:// www.bryght.com and experiment with an installation Check out library-friendly modules
Bibliography Module Manage & display lists of scholarly publications bibTex and Endnote Import/Export http://drupal.org/project/biblio Marc Record Creates a library catalog by importing Marc records http://drupal.org/project/marc Book Review Publish book reviews Fields for unlimited authors, booktitle, cover image, publisher, copyright, isbn, # of pages, price, synopsis, table of contents and the review text http:// drupal.org/project/bookreview Five Modules Librarians Should Know About
Bibliography Module
Five Modules Librarians Should Know About Millennium Searches Innovative Interfaces’ Millennium WebOpac for MARC records Creates a Drupal-based library catalog http://drupal.org/project/millennium Z39.50 Search Searches the world’s libraries and presents results http://drupal.org/project/z3950
Millennium Module
Modules I Used for LIS901-06 CCK Development Event Image Image Assist Avatar Selection Chat Room FAQ Favorite Nodes Feedback Forward Guestbook Masquerade Month Service Links Signup Tabbed Blocks Thickbox TinyMCE Buddylist Tagadelic Views
Drupal Web Resources Official Website http:// drupal.org Drupal and Libraries Listserv http://drupal4lib.org Drupal and Libraries Group http:// groups.drupal.org /libraries Drupalib Library Drupallers Community http:// drupalib.interoperating.info
Drupal Community Resources DrupalCamp http:// barcamp.org DrupalCons Boston2008 http://drupal.org/drupalconboston2008 Barcelona2007 http://drupal.org/node/177855 Drupal IRC Channels http://drupal.org/node/108355
Learning Drupal Library Technology Report - May 2008 “Drupal for Library Web Development” by Christopher Harris and Andrew Austin Screencast: Creating a Library Database Page with Drupal http://chicagolibrarian.com/node/262 Lullabot Drupal Podcasts http://www.lullabot.com/podcast Drupal DoJo http:// drupaldojo.com
Drupal Song http://tinyurl.com/288atb
Ellyssa Kroski [email_address] Blogs: iLibrarian http:// oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian InfoTangle http://infotangle.blogsome.com Website: http://www.ellyssakroski.com

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  • 1. Drupal and Libraries Ellyssa Kroski Computers in Libraries 2008
  • 2. What is Drupal? How are Libraries Using Drupal? How can YOU get started using Drupal?
  • 14. LIS901-06 Features Multiple Blogs Tagging Social Bookmarking Send to Friend Photo Sharing Video Sharing User Polls User Profiles Friends Lists Guestbooks Synchronous Chat Events Calendar RSS Feeds Image Galleries Recent/Popular Views Most Emailed FAQ Private Messaging
  • 15. What is Drupal? Free Open-Source Content Management System Social-Enabled Software
  • 16. Technology Platform Apache MySQL PHP WAMP (Windows)/LAMP (Linux)/MAMP (Mac)
  • 17. Structure Core Basic functionality CMS Comes with some additional functionality pre-installed such as: User blogs Profiles Taxonomy Forum Statistics Strictly monitored
  • 18. Structure Contributed Modules Plug-ins which offer additional functionality Developed by the user community Over 1,900 contributed modules of varying levels of quality Stable & highly useful modules may be added to the next “Core” release “Nearly Core” Organic Groups Views CCK
  • 19. Structure Themes Design layouts and color schemes for Drupal websites Many themes available on drupal.org Custom themes HTML PHP CSS
  • 20. Community Robust Open-Source Community Drupal Groups - 36,000+ members IRC Channels Drupal Camps Drupal Conferences Drupal version 6 – over 100,000 downloads first month Previous versions downloaded 600,000+ times http://drupal.org Download Modules, Themes, etc. Documentation Support Forums
  • 23. How are Libraries Using Drupal? Library Websites Staff Intranets Collaboration Tools Communities of Interest
  • 24. Ann Arbor District Libraries http://www.aadl.org
  • 25. AADL and Drupal Library Website Custom module reformats OPAC to produce an integrated catalog Over 13,400 comments 50,000 unique users Page views increased 216% Development Blog http://www.aadl.org/devblog Video game tournament system New Web service based on Drupal 6 GTSystem.org Info graciously provided by: Eli Neiburger, Information Access & Systems Manager, Ann Arbor District Library
  • 26. Oregon Libraries Network http://www.oregonlibraries.net
  • 27. L-Net and Drupal Staff Intranet Manages 65,000 Virtual Reference Transcripts Prototyping automatic generation of subject guides based on patron question keywords Library Website Combined library website, WordPress blog, and wiki into one Librarian Blogs, User Profiles, Friends Lists, Favorites “ With Drupal, we don’t have to spend a lot to add tools and functionality to our website.” Info graciously provided by: Caleb Tucker-Raymond, Oregon Statewide Digital Reference Services Coordinator, Oregon Libraries Network
  • 28. Franklin Park Public Library http://www.franklinparklibrary.org
  • 29. Franklin Park and Drupal Library Website Small library without IT staff Created by one person in 2 ½ months Replaced old, HTML library website Librarian and Director Blogs Patron Commenting New RSS Feeds Info graciously provided by: Mikael Lars Jacobsen, Adult Services Librarian, Franklin Park Public Library
  • 30. St. Lawrence University Library http://sciencelibrary.stlawu.edu
  • 31. St. Lawrence and Drupal Staff Intranet Professional staff and student library workers communicate about patron interactions Website Redesign Communication Tool Students, faculty, and staff to collaborate and provide input about website Public Website Fall 2008 Will combine all university library websites Building a course resources module Students contribute photos, bibliographies, etc. Info graciously provided by: Eric Williams-Bergen, Science Librarian, Launders Science Library, St. Lawrence University
  • 32. University of Minnesota Libraries http://biomed.lib.umn.edu
  • 33. University of Minnesota Libraries and Drupal Library Website EthicShare Mellon Foundation funded Scholarly networking around the issue of ethics http:// www.lib.umn.edu/about/ethicshare/index.html Harvest Choice Gates Foundation funded Combined their expertise with bibliographic data with CH2MHill’s Mapping & GIS expertise for an agriculture resource http:// harvestchoice.org Usability Testing http://groups.drupal.org/node/9339 Info graciously provided by: Cody Hanson, Technology Librarian, University of Minnesota
  • 34. UAA/APU Consortium Library http://consortiumlibrary.org
  • 35. UAA/APU and Drupal Multi-Site Installation 3 websites, one code base, one database Staff Intranet Faculty and staff can update public pages Collaborate and share information between departments Library Website Previously static HTML site Distance Learners Edition FAQs MySite Module Info graciously provided by: Ian Chan, Web Services Librarian, UAA/APU Consortium Library
  • 37. IUPUI Library and Drupal Library Website Retrieves their list of databases along with descriptions and categories from ExLibris’ Metalib X-Server Librarians have their own subject pages Future plans Librarian profiles Patrons to customize the look of the library webpage Staff Intranet Info graciously provided by: Andy Smith, Lead Technology Analyst, IUPUI University Library
  • 38. Simon Fraser University Learning Commons http://workshops.learningcommons.sfu.ca
  • 39. SFU and Drupal Student Learning Commons Workshops Students can pre-register for workshops If classes are full, students are notified that they have been wait-listed Staff can manage registrations View and delete students Place limits on number of registrants Send mass mailings to entire class lists Download student information Info graciously provided by: Mark Jordan, Head of Library Systems, W.A.C. Bennett Library, Simon Fraser University
  • 40. Florida State University Libraries http://www.lib.fsu.edu
  • 41. FSU Libraries and Drupal Exploring: Different Content types for E-Resources Library Study Spaces Programs & Events News & Announcements Projects User Profiles Taxonomies for different user groups Faculty Staff Department Subject area Info graciously provided by: Jonathan Blackburn, Web Development Librarian, Florida State University Libraries Library Website Using Pages with legacy databases 2 User Groups Explore Incremental Improvements
  • 42. Red Deer Public Library http://www.rdpl.org
  • 43. Red Deer Public Library and Drupal Library Website News Feeds Librarian Bloggers Patron commenting Staff Intranet “ Just Testing” section where new modules are announced and tested by staff Staff Blogging Project Planning Library Board Intranet Communication tool for Board trustees Electionforum.ca Website for October 2007 municipal election Candidates for mayor, city council, and school boards blogged Info graciously provided by: Dean Frey, Director, Red Deer Public Library
  • 44. University of Alaska Fairbanks Libraries http://library.uaf.edu
  • 45. UAF Libraries and Drupal Library Website They wanted to distribute process of updating the website throughout the organization DVD Browser A screen-scraping search of SIRSI catalog pulls out movies and puts them in Drupal database with IMDB covers Top Clicks section displays the most popular content Ad Module for house ads which promote the library’s content, collections, and services to visitors Info graciously provided by: Ilana Kingsley, Assistant Professor & Web Librarian, Rasmuson Library, University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • 46. Hoover Public Library http://www.hoover.lib.al.us
  • 47. Hoover Public Library and Drupal Library Website Wanted a way to separate content from display Wanted to distribute Web content updates Captcha module solved spam problems Listing Events and RSS Feeds Several microsites on one Drupal install “ Drupal puts me in a position where I can concentrate on having good content and a well-organized website, rather than troubleshooting back-end stuff”. Info graciously provided by: Mike Benson, Webmaster, Hoover Public Library
  • 48. University of Saskatchewan Library https://library.usask.ca
  • 49. University of Saskatchewan Libraries and Drupal Library Website New Book Listings Room Bookings Custom module for patron types Resource Handling Module E-Resources Module Staff Intranet Manages hours Directory System User Permissions May Develop Dissertations Database Info graciously provided by: Patricia Moore, Information Systems & Technology Librarian, University of Saskatchewan Libraries
  • 50. Cleveland Public Library http://www.cpl.org
  • 51. Cleveland Public Library and Drupal Library Website Each library subject area has its own sub-site Custom module for multi-site search Blogging, social bookmarking, RSS feeds Customized Events module Staff Intranet Clevenet Consortium site Ohio Center for the Book http://www.ohiocenterforthebook.org Launched April 4, 2008 Concerns Original developer has left the organization Drupal is not vendor supported Drupal developers are hard-to-find Easier for staff to use day-to day but “Not a clear win” Info graciously provided by: Bob Carterette, Automation Administrator, and David Reynolds, Web Applications Specialist, Cleveland Public Library
  • 52. Idaho Commission for Libraries http://libraries.idaho.gov
  • 53. ICFL and Drupal Library Website New social-enabled website to launch September, 2008 Blogging, commenting, social bookmarking, tagging Separating technology responsibilities from content management E-Branch in a Box Program “ Out of the box and onto the web in 30 minutes. “ Provides Drupal websites to all state-funded libraries in Idaho Reduced the technology and time barrier for librarians in Idaho libraries 52 libraries have set up these Drupal-based sites http://help.lili.org Staff Intranet Agendas Blog for informal news Info graciously provided by: Michael Samuelson, Web Developer, Idaho Commission for Libraries
  • 54. Westlake Porter Public Library http://www.westlakelibrary.org
  • 55. Monterrey Technology Library http://biblioteca.mty.itesm.mx
  • 56. School Library System of Genesee Valley Boces http://sls.gvboces.org
  • 57. Hamline University Law Library http://law.hamline.edu/library/law-library.html
  • 59. Drupal & Libraries Trends Libraries are using it to distribute the management of website content Drupal is being used to empower students, faculty, and staff to create their own content Most libraries who have done one website in Drupal have had positive results and are expanding their Drupal efforts Many smaller projects are being created by librarians Drupal is often used to present new and different views of library content Commonly used for library staff intranets
  • 60. Getting Started Tips Check out some Drupal sites: http:// buytaert.net/tag/drupal -sites Browse modules http://drupal.org/project/Modules Talk to other libraries & librarians using the technology Sign up for a free trial with a Drupal host such as Bryght http:// www.bryght.com and experiment with an installation Check out library-friendly modules
  • 61. Bibliography Module Manage & display lists of scholarly publications bibTex and Endnote Import/Export http://drupal.org/project/biblio Marc Record Creates a library catalog by importing Marc records http://drupal.org/project/marc Book Review Publish book reviews Fields for unlimited authors, booktitle, cover image, publisher, copyright, isbn, # of pages, price, synopsis, table of contents and the review text http:// drupal.org/project/bookreview Five Modules Librarians Should Know About
  • 63. Five Modules Librarians Should Know About Millennium Searches Innovative Interfaces’ Millennium WebOpac for MARC records Creates a Drupal-based library catalog http://drupal.org/project/millennium Z39.50 Search Searches the world’s libraries and presents results http://drupal.org/project/z3950
  • 65. Modules I Used for LIS901-06 CCK Development Event Image Image Assist Avatar Selection Chat Room FAQ Favorite Nodes Feedback Forward Guestbook Masquerade Month Service Links Signup Tabbed Blocks Thickbox TinyMCE Buddylist Tagadelic Views
  • 66. Drupal Web Resources Official Website http:// drupal.org Drupal and Libraries Listserv http://drupal4lib.org Drupal and Libraries Group http:// groups.drupal.org /libraries Drupalib Library Drupallers Community http:// drupalib.interoperating.info
  • 67. Drupal Community Resources DrupalCamp http:// barcamp.org DrupalCons Boston2008 http://drupal.org/drupalconboston2008 Barcelona2007 http://drupal.org/node/177855 Drupal IRC Channels http://drupal.org/node/108355
  • 68. Learning Drupal Library Technology Report - May 2008 “Drupal for Library Web Development” by Christopher Harris and Andrew Austin Screencast: Creating a Library Database Page with Drupal http://chicagolibrarian.com/node/262 Lullabot Drupal Podcasts http://www.lullabot.com/podcast Drupal DoJo http:// drupaldojo.com
  • 70. Ellyssa Kroski [email_address] Blogs: iLibrarian http:// oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian InfoTangle http://infotangle.blogsome.com Website: http://www.ellyssakroski.com