Slides presented as part of a Wimba-based webinar on Drupal. Meant as a very basic introduction to Content Management Systems and Drupal for public library staff.

1. Drupal Basics A look at the DrupalContent Management System Darin Givens, GPLS Webmaster

2. Content Management Systems Software for building/maintaining a website Doesn't require coding experience (HTML, CSS, PHP) Allows multiple website content editors

3. Content Types PAGEContent that rarely changes, such as an "About Us" section of a website. STORYNews, announcements, and blog-like entries.

6. Drupal Jargon BLOCKareas of content on your site MODULEoptional website features you can add NODEany content item (page, story, poll) THEMEthe design & layout of your site

10. Three different Drupal ‘themes’all with the same content

14. Open Source Free Doesn’t cost anything No fees Free

15. Open Source & Drupal You can edit the ‘theme’ files to create a custom theme You can edit core software files to tweak the performance of your site Tailor Drupal to fit specific project needs