Overview
LISTSERV software enables e-mail users to create and maintain large e-mail lists. Announcements, newsletters, moderated and open discussion groups are supported. List sizes can range from a few participants in a discussion group to several hundred or even thousands. Your lists can be maintained and used by one or more people.
These lists can be used for one-way or two-way communication among the members of the lists depending on how the list is configured.
- Examples of one-way communication include the distribution of announcements and newsletters.
- Examples of two-way communication include moderated and un-moderated discussion groups. The number of members in a list can range from a few participants in a discussion group to several hundred or even thousands.
Lists remain on the server as long as they are active. Inactive lists (lists that have had no messages for one year) are subject to deletion. List owners will be notified and given an opportunity to retain an inactive list before it is deleted.
Who can use this Service?
How can I get this Service?
Where can I get Help/Support?
LISTSERV Overview video or online course.
Additional documentation is available on how to manage your listserv.
Information Technology Help Desk at (540) 568-3555, IT Service Portal or helpdesk@jmu.edu
FAQs
Is LISTSERV training required?
Yes, JMU requires LISTSERV training for owners and moderators before access to a new LISTSERV is given. If you own or moderate existing LISTSERV and are requesting a new LISTSERV, training is still required if you have not already attended.
