In 1986, Éric Thomas developed the concept of an automated mailing list manager. Whilst a student at Ecole Centrale Paris, he developed the software now known as LISTSERV. Some of the early software features allowed joining or leaving a list without the need for human administration. Also, the list owner could add or remove subscribers, and edit templates for both welcome and system messages.
The UL&LS uses four main listservs to keep library employees informed. They are as follows:
LIBSTAFF: All staff are assigned to this listserv. The messages sent to this list pertain to staff. All staff are responsible for information going to this list.
LIBFAC: All faculty are assigned to this listserv. The messages sent to this list pertain to faculty. All faculty are responsible for information going to this list.
LIBWORK: All faculty and staff are assigned to this listserv. The messages sent to this list are meant for everyone to read. This information pertains to the UL&LS as a whole and everyone is responsible to read these messages.
LIBPERS: All faculty and staff are assigned to this listserv. The messages sent to this list are more social and not directly work related. This is not a required listserv.
0 Comments.