An electronic list is essentially an Internet mailing list; they can help simplify and expand email capabilities.
Individual Electronic Lists are generally designed for people interested or involved in a specific topic or area.
What is the advantage of electronic lists versus email?
Once subscribed, any message, question, comment, or reply sent to the list is automatically forwarded to every subscriber.
Therefore, with a single email message, a subscriber is able to contact all of the other members of that specific electronic list who share the same interests and goals.
How do I subscribe to an electronic list?
Most electronic list subscriptions are automated and must therefore contain specific instructions particular to the individual list.
Users subscribe to electronic lists by sending an email message to the list's owner requesting to be added the electronic list mailing list.
The first step is to find out the name of a particular electronic list and where it is mailed from.
The OLRC's two electronic lists are Ohiolit and Technet
The OLRC's electronic list address is: majordomo@literacy.kent.edu
An email is usually sent to the electronic list location with a SUBSCRIBE command.
To subscribe to Ohiolit, sent an email message to majordomo@literacy.kent.edu
The body of the message would be
subscribe ohiolit
How will I know that my subscription worked?
A welcome letter with instructions is automatically returned and will verify your inclusion.
How do I unsubscribe or change my information?
Information about unsubscribing or changing your email address is available in the initial message sent from the list - be sure to keep this information where it can easily be located later.
