People

People

How to Add a Person to Your Micro Lab Site

Follow these steps to add people to your Micro Lab website using the “People” content type in Drupal 10.


Step 1: Start a New Person Entry

  1. Go to the Content tab in your Drupal admin menu.
  2. Click “Add content”, then select “Person.”
     

    Add person

Step 2: For UCSF Person

If the person has a UCSF Profiles page:

  • Enter their UCSF email address in the designated field.
  • Click the Submit button.
  • Most fields will auto-fill using UCSF Profiles data.

Required Fields:

  • People Category – Choose a category that fits their role (e.g., Faculty, Staff, Student).
     

    people categories
  • First Name, Last Name, Display Name – Ensures correct alphabetical sorting on the People page.

Optional Edits:

  • Review and update any pre-filled fields.
  • Profile Headshot – Upload a custom photo (Recommended size: 500x500 pixels).
  • Fill in or update any additional fields you want displayed.

Step 3: For Non-UCSF Person

If the person is not associated with UCSF:

  • Check the box labeled “Not a UCSF Person.”
  • Enter the full name as you want it to appear (e.g., John Smith, PhD).
  • Manually fill in the required fields to ensure proper alphabetical sorting:
    • People Category
    • First Name
    • Last Name
    • Display Name
  • Upload a headshot (Recommended size: 500x500 pixels).
  • Complete any other relevant fields.

Final Step: Save

Once all required and optional information is filled out:

  • Check “Publish.”
  • Click Save.