What is a LISTSERV and how does it work?
Listserv is the name given to the software that manages the e-mail list and sends and receives the email that travels over the internet. This type of management simplifies the process of sending and receiving messages to groups and thus saves time.
How do I get to LISTSERV?
You can subscribe to Listservs by:
- Sending an email message that contains the following in the body of the note: subscribe list — list name of the Listserv, such as div10.
- Clicking on the list name in the alphabetical list, and then selecting “Join or Leave.”
Is LISTSERV still used today?
An example of an outdated technology still in use in government today is the listserv. A listserv is a basic tool that gives an organization the ability to send an email to a group of people. Here are some of the many reasons why a listserv is no longer the best option for government digital communications.
How do you manage a LISTSERV?
Managing a listserv you own
- On the left menu bar, click List Management, click List Configuration.
- Select the Listserv under Select List drop down.
- Click Administrators.
- In the Owner= field enter or remove email addresses.
- Once all desired owners have been added or removed click Update.
Can you access the Library of Congress online?
Access to the Library of Congress Online
The Library's freely-available digital collections and online catalog are accessible to all users via the Library of Congress website.
Can you download the Library of Congress?
The Library of Congress announced today that it is making 25 million records in its online catalog available for free bulk download at loc.gov/cds/products/marcDist.php. This is the largest release of digital records in the Library's history.