Many of the Yale University Library's website platforms, such as Drupal or LibGuides, do not provide robust file-managing capabilities. It can be extremely difficult to upload and host 200 finding aid PDFs. Therefore, Library IT offers a simple Windows Explorer/MacOS Finder-based method for uploading and managing web-accessible files.
The intent of this service is solely to provide a platform for accessing binary files such as images, PDFs, and ZIP files. It is not a platform for hosting HTML pages or websites.
Requests for file hosting are made by submitting a service request on the Library IT website. A valid NetID and explicit permissions are required to host files.
Uploading and managing files are performed through the Windows Explorer or MacOS Finder. Web-accessible folders are accessed in the same manner as any other folder on your computer.
This service requires the user to have the currently-supported version of Windows or MacOS on their computer.
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This service is to be used solely for the purpose of hosting binary files such as images, PDFs, or ZIP files intended to be downloaded by a web visitor. It is not to be used for hosting HTML files of any kind. HTML files stored on a web-accessible share are subject to removal by Library IT without notice to the user.
An operating agreement, known locally as a service overview, is available for this service. A service overview is a document that defines expectations and resources required to provide ongoing operational support for the service. You can view it here.