A mailing list or a discussion list is a tool that provides a way to disseminate information to a group of people. A single e-mail address is used in place of listing every recipient's e-mail address separately. Note: Links open new windows.
Two Types of Mailing Lists
Mail Alias
The simpler of the two types of lists to use,
the mail alias is used to redirect mail to one or more addresses. A file
stored on the mail server contains the e-mail addresses of people
associated with the mail alias. The alias is accessible to anyone,
however, only the owner can make changes to the list.
LISTSERV
LISTSERV adds list moderation, user-requested
subscriptions, multiple list owners, and many more features but is more
complex and takes more time to manage. Owners of LISTSERV lists can manage
their lists via a web interface or by sending commands in the body of an
e-mail message.
On-line Tools
Request a Mail Alias or a LISTSERV List - When clicking on
this link, you will have to log into the UH Account Management page with
your UH username and password. On the bottom of the left column, choose
Request a Mailing List under Mailing List
Management.
Mail Alias
Management (add and remove addresses from your alias list)
- When clicking on this link, you will have to log into the UH
Account Management page with your UH username and password. On the bottom
of the left column, choose Edit a Mailing List under
Mailing List Management.
LISTSERV
Subscription Management (subscribe or unsubscribe from a list)
- When clicking on this link, you will have to log into the UH
LISTSERV page with your registered email address and LISTSERV password. On
the right column choose Mailing List Management under
List Management.
Mailing List Documentation
Mail Aliases and Listserv Discussion Lists (how
to set-up, use, and manage - PDF File)
Mail Alias Owner's Guide (setting up and
managing aliases using UNIX editors)
LISTSERV Owner's Guide (includes configuration
and management commands)
