When should LISTSERV be used as opposed conventional to e-mail address books?
In the context of West Virginia University, there are a number of possible reasons to consider using this approach over address books in applications such as in GroupWise. Some examples of these include the following: • Messages can be sent in mass with less concern of being perceived as spam by receiving service providers • Communications submitted to the list can be moderated if so desired • List management roles can be shared and disseminated • Addresses on the list can be centrally managed and kept current • Individuals outside of the University can be authorized to post to the list • Individuals interacting with the list can send / reply to a single address and have the message automatically distributed to all subscribers. • List subscribers can specify options to receive posts individually, or periodically in a consolidated digest form.
