Drupal Resources

Drupal Resourcesfor Libraries

Sarah Houghton-JanDigital Futures Manager, San Jose Public LibraryAuthor of LibrarianInBlack.net

Where do I start?

- Browse Drupal sites: buytaert.net/tag/drupal-sites

- Talk to other libraries using Drupal: groups.drupal.org/libraries/libraries

- Review podcasts, webinars, articles, blog posts, etc. about Drupal in libraries

- Set up a trial Drupal site, using free hosts like bryght.com or opensourcecms.com

The Drupal Community

- Drupal.org has tons of documentation, downloads, support, forum, resources

- Drupal Groups, Camps, and Conferences: groups.drupal.org/drupal-camp

- Drupal IRC Chat Channels: drupal.org/node/108355

Library Drupal Community

- Drupal & Libraries listserv: drupal4lib.org

- Drupal & Libraries group: groups.drupal.org/libraries

- Drupalib Library Drupallers Community: drupalib.interoperating.info

Drupal Books

Themes for Drupal

- Drupal Themes: drupal.org/project/themes

- Theme Garden: themegarden.org

- Drupal2U: drupal2u.com

- Free Drupal Theme: freedrupaltheme.com

Module Resources

- Modules List: drupal.org/project/modules

- Library-specific Modules: drupalib.interoperating.info/library_modules

- Top-Rated Modules: drupalmodules.com/top-rated

Screencasts & Tutorials

- Understanding Drupal Concepts: drupal.org/node/21951

- Introduction to Drupal video: dailymotion.com/video/x4gfqu_introduction-to-drupal_tech

- Introduction to Drupal coding (video & PDF): szeged2008.drupalcon.org/program/sessions/gentle-introduction-drupal-coding

Tutorial Clearinghouses

- Growing Venture Solutions: growingventuresolutions.com/about/tutorials-and-screencasts

- Lullabot: lullabot.com/podcast

- Acquia: acquia.com/resources

- Mastering Drupal: masteringdrupal.com/screencasts

Lullabot Video Series

Buy DVDs or downloads @ store.lullabot.com/

Drupal Support

- Drupal Forum Support: drupal.org/forum

- Growing Venture Solutions (used by SJPL): growingventuresolutions.com

- Lullabot: lullabot.com

- Acquia: acquia.com

Articles & Handbooks

- ALA Library Technology Report “Drupal for Library Web Development” by Christopher Harris & Andrew Austin

- 10 Free Drupal Books, Whitepapers, & Cheat-sheets: mydrupal.com/drupal_white_papers_and_free_stuff

- Drupal Handbooks: drupal.org/handbooks

Toolboxes

- Drupal Developer's Toolbox: smashingmagazine.com/2008/09/24/drupal-developers-toolbox/

- The Ultimate Drupal Toolbox: 150+ Themes, Modules & Resources: noupe.com/drupal/the-ultimate-drupal-toolbox.html

Other Drupal Resources

- Learn by the Drop: learnbythedrop.com/

- GotDrupal.com?: gotdrupal.com/

- Getting Started: drupal.org/getting-started/6

- Drupal DoJo: drupaldojo.com

Questions?

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