Listservs

Overview: The L-Soft listserv software enables e-mail list management. It allows users to create and maintain e-mail lists on JMU Information Technology system servers.

Announcements, newsletters, moderated and un-moderated 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.

Faculty, Staff and student organizations can request a listserv in the accounts portal.  JMU student employees may have a sponsoring staff or affiliate request a listserv on their behalf.  For detailed instructions, click on the following link http://www.jmu.edu/computing/ittraining/tutorials/listserv/manage.pdf

Navigating through the Accounts Portal

1. In any web browser, navigate to the website https://accounts.jmu.edu
2. Type your JMU e-ID, Password, and Click on Log In
3. Once in the Portal, from the Navigational bar on the left side of this screen Click on Listservs
4. A brief description of listservs appear
5. This screen offers two options:
6. The first enables you Request a new listserv.  The second assists you in going to the listserv server to manage your listserv lists.
7. Click on the link to Request a Listserv and complete the form.
8. Once the form is complete, click Request Listserv to submit the request.  If there are questions about your request, you will be contacted within two business days.
9. When your list is created, you will receive an e-mail confirming its creation with additional details about your list.