Introduction
This is a description of the procedure to request a LISTSERV discussion list on the ARTSCI server. Included are references to more information for those considering a list, and a summary of the web-based tool for managing lists. In general, administration of a LISTSERV list allows for a wide range of choices for list subscription, posting, and access; management of a list calls for active participation by a designated list owner.

Guidelines
LISTSERV lists are available to faculty and departments for support of academic activities including courses, research, and administration related to academics.

Requesting a List
LISTSERV lists should be requested via an online form here.
Please provide information in each field. When the form is complete, choose the tab for ascchelp and click Send Mail. Please note that basic configuration options are shown. You can customize the list further after it has been created using the web-based list management interface.

Please allow 3 business days for creation of new lists via the online form. When the list has been created, a confirmation email will be sent to the list owner's email address.

Setting up a Password to Manage the List
Once your list has been created, a password allows the list owner access to the list management interface on a web page. To set up a password, use a web browser to reach this form. On this form, enter your full Email address, this should be the same as that of the list owner (example: youremail@artsci.wustl.edu or ima.person@wustl.edu). Enter a password , this should not be the same password you use to access ARTSCI or any other server. Confirm the password by re-entering it, click on Register password

A password verification will be sent to the list owner address via email. When received, follow its instructions to activate your password. When this step is complete, your LISTSERV list is ready for use.

Using the List
If you have specified an open list where users subscribe themselves, they can use email to do this. Each user should send a message to listserv@artsci.wustl.edu. As the text of the message, they should enter: subscribe <listname> <user's real name>.

To send messages to the list (to all subscribers,) users should send to the address: listname@artsci.wustl.edu.

Managing LISTSERV Lists
Your new list can be managed using an easy web interface. To access the web page, use a web browser and reach this site. Choose the link, click on Login.

Here is a summary of list management procedures and options:

If you have a single list to manage, your list name will be shown at the top of the page. If you have multiple lists, use the List name pulldown menu and pick the list you want to manage. Then choose the tool you want to use from the choices below:

• To add or remove subscribers or change the address of a subscriber, choose Subscribers
• You may also use the Subscriber button to review the entire list of subscribers
• To alter the subscription policies, posting policies, reply policies and others, choose Configuration
• The option for Layout is not yet active. The archiving function is not yet implemented in the ARTSCI LISTSERV
• To edit the Templates for various list functions including the welcome message, farewell message,error messages, etc, choose Templates. Note: This is an advanced function of LISTSERV
• To create bulk subscriptions or removals, choose Bulk op., You will need to create a file on your local drive that contains the addresses for a bulk operation. Note: use caution and read carefully before performing bulk operations as they are not reversible.
• To enter standard LISTSERV commands, choose the Command button. In LISTSERV type lists that are managed via email interface, you would use these commands to manage your list.

If you choose, you may use the same type of commands via the web-based list management tool. For a list of commands, see http://www.lsoft.com/manuals/1.8d/owner/appenda.html

Tips and Tricks
When setting up a password via the web interface, be sure to use the same owner's email address as you specified when requesting the list.

You must have a current web browser that allows the saving of cookies. If you are working from a public computer, you remember to log off when you are done, or someone else will be able to use your account. If you prefer not to set a cookie, use the Login without setting a cookie button and be aware of the restrictions for this setting listed at the bottom of the Login Required page.

The list owner's password should be kept private and not shared with list subscribers or others. A password is not required to subscribe or post to lists.

If you have created a moderated list, each posting will be forwarded to the list owner for approval via email before it is distributed to the list. The list owner approves these posting with his/her password.

Please read the documentation provided before creating a list or using the functions of LISTSERV:
Help - general instructions on using LISTSERV's Web interface at: ( part of install - insert link here)
LISTSERV Owners Guide (PDF Only) at http://www.lsoft.com/manuals/1.8e/owner/listowners_intro.pdf
LISTSERV list owner's manual (various formats) at http://www.lsoft.com/manuals/qs/qs.html

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