Use by Non-Harvard Depositors

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Last updated: Aug 26, 2024 by Paul Aloisio

Non-Harvard DRS deposit agents can deposit content into the DRS when sponsored by Harvard units. A valid Harvard ID and access to a Harvard VPN tunnel are required for DRS deposits.

DRS depositors use 3 tools: Batch Builder, DRS Drop Boxes, DRS Web Admin.

Batch Builder requires:

  • Harvard ID

DRS Drop Boxes require:

  • Access through a Harvard VPN tunnel

DRS Web Admin requires:

  • Harvard ID
  • Access through a Harvard VPN tunnel

Acquiring a Harvard ID

A Harvard ID is required to use Batch Builder for DRS deposits and to access DRS Web Admin to correct deposits or manage and report on collections. A Harvard ID is also required to secure a Harvard VPN tunnel account (needed when accessing DRS from a non-Harvard network). A Harvard sponsoring unit can submit a Temporary Access Card Request form (POI Role) to ID Card Services at the Campus Service Center to request a temporary Harvard ID for contractors, consultants or vendors.

How to obtain an ID card:
http://www.campusservicecenter.harvard.edu/services/id-cards/how-obtain-id-card

Temporary Access Card Request form (POI Role): 
http://iam.harvard.edu/files/iam/files/authorized-identity-request-form.pdf

Acquiring Access to the Harvard Network

Access can only be provided through a Harvard VPN tunnel.  A Harvard sponsoring unit can request VPN access for DRS for a consultant, contractor or vendor with a Harvard ID, through the LTS Support Center.