Frank Thoeny Releases New Book Library API Module for Drupal

A new module titled Book Library API has been made available for Drupal, offering a modern and structured approach to managing book collections. Developed by Frank Thoeny and created on April 10, 2025, the module is designed for current versions of Drupal, providing both a robust administrative interface and programmatic access to book data through RESTful APIs.

The module allows users to create, edit, and organize book entries using structured fields such as title, author, publication year, and description. It integrates Drupal’s taxonomy system for categorizing books by genres or tags and is suitable for both traditional and headless Drupal setups. A key feature is its RESTful API layer, which enables CRUD operations on book content and makes it easier to integrate with external systems and applications.

Unlike its predecessor, the older Book Library module originally developed for Drupal 7 by Clinical Tools, Inc., this new version is built from the ground up using modern Drupal Core features. The older module has not been maintained for over a decade, while the Book Library API is under active development and supports granular permission control, allowing administrators to configure detailed access rules for both internal users and external clients.

To enable API access, the module requires Drupal's core "RESTful Web Services" and "Serialization" modules. Administrators must also configure user permissions under Drupal’s "Web Services" section and can optionally define taxonomy vocabularies to support detailed categorization.

The Book Library API module represents a current and maintainable solution for libraries, publishers, and educational institutions seeking to manage book collections within Drupal.

For setup instructions and more details, visit the project page.