Purdue Fort Wayne- What is a Listserv?

Overview

A listserv is an email distribution list that allows messages to be sent to all members (subscribers) of the list. 

Instructions

A Listserv is an email distribution list that allows messages to be sent to all members (subscribers) of the list. Key points about Listservs include:

• Independence: Listservs are independent of any specific email program.
• Public or Private: They can be either public or private, depending on the intended audience.
• Communication Types: Listservs can be used for open discussion, moderated discussion, or one-way communication.
• Recipient Addresses: Listservs can contain addresses of anyone, not limited to Purdue Fort Wayne faculty, staff, and students.
• Maintenance: Listservs are maintained by one or more owners of the list.

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