I got an interesting request a little while ago. A librarian wanted to know if she could get administrative access to a website I was running so she could see how Drupal works.
Naturally I had to say no, but it got me thinking that a "sandbox" version of Drupal -- based on a library website -- might be useful to people who wanted an idea of the "look and feel" of the thing.
Drupal has a module called "Demo" that makes sandboxes possible. So now I'm thinking this might form the basis of an interesting collaborative project.
The goal would be to create a model library website (representing a fictitious institution) that people would have administrative access to.
The website would have events, a list of resources, plus all the other accouterments a modern day fictitious institution would have.
If you'd like to help out or have any advice, feel free to leave a comment here. Or just email me.
I've already registered the domain, www.LibrarySandbox.org, though there's not much up there at the moment.
Hey Leo-
I'd be interested in helping out. I'm curious what we could all make with a drupal site.
I'd suggest that whatever is done needs to be documented (e.g. wiki or something) in text and in screencasts.
My two cents.
~Kyle Jones~
Elmhurst College Library Technology Assistant