Listserv Creation Form

Name:

E-mail:

Proposed List Name:

-L

No spaces or underscores ( _ ) allowed

All list names will end in -L (dash L)

It is not recommended to include the semester, year, CRN or section number in the name of the listserv. This will make the list more easily reused.

List Title:

40 letters max, serves as a brief description of the list.

List Description:

In detail, 180 letters maximum.

Type of List:

Open Discussion List

An open discussion list is an open list where all subscribers can send mail to the list without intervention. It is usually set up to have one or two owners and many subscribers.

Announcement Only List

An announcement only list is a one-way communication list used for the announcement of upcoming events or other important notices. It is usually set up to have one or two owners; one or more editors who are allowed to send mail to the list; and many subscribers who cannot post to the list.

Moderated List

A moderated list is a controlled discussion list where subscribers can send mail to the list but it must be approved by a moderator before it is distributed to the list. It is usually set up to have one or two owners; one or more moderators who share message approval duties; one or more editors who are allowed to send mail to the list without moderator approval; and many subscribers.

List Confidentiality:

List will not appear on the list of all public lists. (Recommended for classes and private lists.)

List will appear on the list of all public lists. (Great if you want people to know about your list. A good list title is imperative.)

List Notebooks:

No log is kept.

All list mail is kept in an online archive and can be retrieved only by members of the list.

All list mail is kept in an online archive and anyone in the world can view it.

Additional Instructions:

Primary owner:

Full Name

E-mail Address

Second owner: (optional)

Full Name

E-mail Address

List owners are responsible for setting the list's charter and policy. The list owner is also responsible for subscribing members and/or providing subscription instructions to potential members. At least one owner needs to have an IPFW e-mail address. If you need to add more than two owners, you may do this yourself once the list is created.

This section only needs to be filled out if you are requesting an announcement or moderated list.

Full Name and E-mail Address of Editors:

Editors can post to the list without approval; they cannot add or remove subscribers.

Full Name and E-mail Address of Moderators:

Moderators approve messages to the list; they cannot add or remove subscribers.