Hybrid Directory Service

The purpose of the Hybrid Directory Service (HDS) is to provide an easy mechanism for external users to be given limited access to restricted Monash information and services. This means that you, as a lecturer, can invite a guest to participate in the online teaching of your subject for a limited time.

What the HDS allows external users access to

The HDS allows an external user access to the following Monash resources

• Specified web based materials
• Certain areas of the my.monash portal

The HDS will not allow external users access to a Monash email account nor will it allow users access to web materials outside the Monash site. If you intend your guest to have access to these services, please follow the process for registering visiting staff.

What you need to do to get a guest into the HDS

You will need to contact the Service Desk and provide them with the following information about the guest user:

• First name
• Last name
• Personal title (Prof, Assoc Prof, Dr, Mrs, Mr, Ms)
• Job/position title
• Account expiry date is 6 months after the creation date, at whcih time the account will automatically expire -- if you require access after these dates, you will need to arrange to have the account renewed by contacting the Service Desk
• Subject/s to which the guest will have access

Please note that you may need to alter the access control on some of your online material such that the guest can access these. Your designated computer support officer will be able to assist you in this matter.

Additional information for conference delegates

• The account should be created in the name of the primary client responsible for the conference.
• The account sponsoring OU should be the OU which is paying any network costs such as internet traffic downloads.
• The account expiry should be the day the conference ends.