Introduction

A mailing list offers a means of communicating electronically with a collection of people through a single email address. Whenever someone sends an email message to a mailing list address, that message goes out to everyone subscribed to the list.

Participation in electronic mailing lists at Cornell costs nothing; there are no subscription fees of any sort. Anyone who has access to email (such as Eudora and the Cornell campus network) can take advantage of the service. Some mailing lists are "restricted" to members of a particular department or process, while others are open to everyone.

Joining a List

Once you know the name of a mailing list that interests you, joining it is easy: just send a join command. When sending a subscribe command, you need to tell Lyris the name of the list you want to join and your name. For example, if you want to subscribe to CATALOGERS-L, you would send an email to CATALOGERS-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join. It's not necessary to put anything in the Subject line of the email. A short time after sending this message, you may receive a confirmation request. Follow the instructions in the request (which involves replying to the message or clicking on a web link). The confirmation process helps ensure that only people who want to join a list receive the list's messages. For more information about joining a list, visit CIT's Joining an E-List website.

Leaving a List

When you want to leave a list for any reason, you must unsubscribe from it. When sending a leave command, you need to tell Lyris the name of the list you want to leave. For example, if you had joined the CATALOGERS-L list, you would send an email to CATALOGERS-L-request@cornell.edu with the message leave. It's not necessary to put anything in the Subject line of the email. A short time after sending this message, you may receive a confirmation request. Follow the instructions in the request (which involves replying to the message or clicking on a web link). The confirmation process helps ensure that only valid requests to leave are processed. For more information about leaving a list, visit CIT's Leaving an E-List website.

Posting to a List

To participate in a list you simply send an email message to the mailing list's address. All Cornell mailing list addresses follow the format LISTNAME@cornell.edu. Be sure to include the hyphen and the letter L at the end of the list name. In this example, it's CATALOGERS-L@cornell.edu, not CATALOGERS@cornell.edu. (Please note that for CU-LIB there is no "L" in the list name, and thus this rule does not apply when posting to the CU-LIB list.) Important: your email will be broadcast to all list subscribers! Your message should relate to the purpose of the list. You should complete the Subject line of your message as you would if sending the mail to an individual. Write your message in the email body, and send it off.

Advanced Features

There are many ways to manage your mailing list memberships, obtain information about lists, change the way you receive list emails, and so on. For more information, visit CIT's Using E-Lists at Cornell website.

AFRLIB-L

Africana Library email distribution list, Intended for those employed at Africana Library.

• Who may subscribe: Africana Library staff
• To subscribe, send an email to: AFRLIB-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join. Subscription must be approved by list owner.
• Only subscribers may post messages to this list
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-AFRLIB-L@cornell.edu

ASTECH-L

For communication among staff of the Physical Sciences, Math, and Engineering Libraries.

• Who may subscribe: EMPSL staff
• To subscribe, send an email to: ASTECH-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• Only subscribers may post messages to this list
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-ASTECH-L@cornell.edu 

B2-L

For O/K/U staff who use space in Olin B2 (sub-basement) for storage. The purpose is to exchange information about the space.

• Who may subscribe: personnel approved by Karen Calhoun
• To subscribe, send email to: B2-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join. Subscription must be approved by list owner.
• To distribute a group message, send email to: B2-L
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-B2-L@cornell.edu

CATALOGERS-L

For catalogers and others interested in cataloging issues at CUL. All catalogers are required to subscribe; this is how cataloging practice updates are distributed.

• Who may subscribe: open to all CUL staff
• To subscribe, send an email to: CATALOGERS-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• To distribute a group message, send email to: CATALOGERS-L
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-CATAOGERS-L@cornell.edu

CIRCADMIN-L

Intended primarily for Access Services supervisors and staff, but all non-student CUL staff are welcome to subscribe. Topics may include issues affecting Access Services including student hiring and training, billing, Voyager problems and solutions, stacks maintenance, course reserves, etc. The list is also used for posting minutes of Access Services meetings, announcements for workshops and training opportunities, etc.

• Who may subscribe: open to all CUL staff
• To subscribe, send an email to: CIRCADMIN-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• To distribute a group message, send email to: CIRCADMIN-L
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-CIRCADMIN-L@cornell.edu

COL-L

For communication among the Council of Librarians.

• Who may subscribe: Council of Librarian members
• To subscribe, send an email to: COL-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• Only subscribers may post messages to this list
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-COL-L@cornell.edu

CONS-L

Conservation list for the Department of Preservation and Collection Maintenance.

• Who may subscribe: staff in Department of Preservation and Collection Maintenance
• To subscribe, send an email to: CONS-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• To distribute a group message, send email to: CONS-L
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-CONS-L@cornell.edu

CUCD-L

Distributes information about Collection Development.

• Who may subscribe: open to all CUL staff
• To subscribe, send email to: CUCD-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• To distribute a group message, send email to: CUCD-L
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-CUCD-L@cornell.edu

CUL_ASIA-L

For CUL Asia Curators.

• Who may subscribe: Asia Curators
• To subscribe, send an email to: CUL_ASIA-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• Only subscribers may post messages to this list
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-CUL_ASIA-L@cornell.edu

CUL_PSA-L

For CUL PSA staff.

• Who may subscribe: PSA staff
• To subscribe, send an email to: CUL_PSA-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• Only subscribers may post messages to this list
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-CUL_PSA-L@cornell.edu

CUL_PSAMG-L

For PSA management team.

• Who may subscribe: PSA management
• To subscribe, send an email to: CUL_PSAMG-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• To distribute a group message, send email to: CUL_PSAMG-L
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-CUL_PSAMG-L@cornell.edu

CUL_PSEC-L

For CUL PSEC members.

• Who may subscribe: PSEC members
• To subscribe, send an email to: CUL_PSEC-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• Only subscribers may post messages to this list
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-CUL_PSEC-L@cornell.edu

CULACADEMICS-L

For communication among the Cornell University Library academic staff.

• Who may subscribe: CUL academic staff
• To subscribe, send an email to: CULACADEMICS-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• Only subscribers may post messages to this list
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-CULACADEMICS-L@cornell.edu

CULASSEMBLY-L

For communication among Academic Assembly Steering Committee members.

• Who may subscribe: Academic Assembly Steering Committee members
• To subscribe, send an email to: CULASSEMBLY-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• To distribute a group message, send email to: CULASSEMBLY-L
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-CULASSEMBLY-L@cornell.edu 

CUL-DSHELP-L

This list is for contacting staff in Desktop Services, a division of DLIT (Digital Library and Information Technologies).

• Who may subscribe: Desktop Services staff
• To subscribe, send an email to: CUL-DSHELP-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• To distribute a group message, send email to: CUL-DSHELP-L
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-CUL_DSHELP-L@cornell.edu

CU-LIB

The primary list for all staff of Cornell University Library.

• Who may subscribe: open to all CUL staff
• To subscribe, send email to: subscribe-cu-lib@list.cornell.edu with the message join.
• To distribute a group message, send email to: CU-LIB
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-CU-LIB@cornell.edu

CUL-LIBSYS-L

This list is for staff in Library Systems, a division of DLIT (Digital Library and Information Technologies).

• Who may subscribe: Library Systems staff
• To subscribe, send an email to: CUL-LIBSYS-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• To distribute a group message, send email to: CUL-LIBSYS-L
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-CUL-LIBSYS-L@cornell.edu

CUL-PUBLICSERVICES-L

For Public Services Staff

• This list is for Public Services staff to inform each other of general issues.
• Who may subscribe: open to all CUL staff
• To subscribe, send an email to: CUL-PUBLICSERVICES-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• To distribute a group message, send email to: CUL-PUBLICSERVICES-L
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-CUL-PUBLICSERVICES-L@cornell.edu

DLIT-L

For the Division of Library Information Technology.

• Who may subscribe: personnel approved by Oya Rieger
• To subscribe, send an email to: DLIT-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• Only subscribers may post messages to this list
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-DLIT-L@cornell.edu

DRMC-L

Internal communication list for staff in Rare and Manuscript Collections

• Who may subscribe: RMC staff
• To subscribe, send email to: DRMC-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join. Subscription must be approved by list owner.
• Only subscribers may post messages to this list
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-DRMC-L@cornell.edu

ENGRLIB-L

The intended audience is Engineering Library staff, but all EMPSL staff may subscribe.

• Who may subscribe: EMPSL staff
• To subscribe, send an email to: ENGRLIB-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• To distribute a group message, send email to: ENGRLIB-L
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-ENGRLIB-L@cornell.edu 

ERC-L

For communication of electronic resource access issues related to the work of the Electronic Resources Committee.

• Who may subscribe: ERC members and CUL staff who frequently interact with ERC
• To subscribe, send an email to: ERC-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• To distribute a group message, send email to: ERC-L
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-ERC-L@cornell.edu

• Who may subscribe: E-resources unit staff
• To subscribe, send an email to: ERLM -L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• To distribute a group message, send email to: ERLM-L
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-ERLM-L@cornell.edu

ILL-L

Interlibrary Loan List. For issues and distribution of information pertaining to interlibrary lending and borrowing at Cornell.

• Who may subscribe: CUL staff who work in, or in close contact with, ILL units
• To subscribe, send an email to: ILL-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• Only subscribers may post messages to this list
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-ILL-L@cornell.edu

IRIS_IS-L

For PSA Information Services department.

• Who may subscribe: Information Services staff
• To subscribe, send an email to: IRIS_IS-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• Only subscribers may post messages to this list
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-IRIS_IS-L@cornell.edu

LIBGATEWAY-L

The purpose of this list is to accept questions and comments from Library Gateway users and Library staff about the Gateway, and to facilitate communcations among staff responsible for the Gateway's design and maintenance.

• Who may subscribe: open to all CUL staff
• To subscribe, send email to: LIBGATEWAY-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• To distribute a group message, send email to: LIBGATEWAY-L
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-LIBGATEWAY-L@cornell.edu

LIBIT-L

This list is for staff responsible for the Library Gateway.

• Who may subscribe: open to all CUL staff
• To subscribe, send email to: LIBIT-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• To distribute a group message, send email to: LIBIT-L
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-LIBIT-L@cornell.edu

LMT-L

Library Management Team list. The purpose is to facilitate communication among members of the Library Management Team.

• Who may subscribe: only Library Management Team members (added by list owner)
• To distribute a group message, send email to: LMT-L
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-LMT-L@cornell.edu

LTSHEADS-L

Library Technical Services management team list.

• Who may subscribe: personnel approved by Scott Wicks
• To subscribe, send an email to: LTSHEADS-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• To distribute a group message, send email to: LTSHEADS-L
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-LTSHEADS-L@cornell.edu

LTS-L

Communication list for Library Technical Services staff.

• Who may subscribe: LTS staff
• To subscribe, send an email to: LTS-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• To distribute a group message, send email to: LTS-L
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-LTS-L@cornell.edu

LTSORD-L

Library Technical Services Ordering list.

• Who may subscribe: LTS staff who process ordering requests or respond to inquiries related to orders
• To subscribe, send an email to: LTSORD-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• To distribute a group message, send email to: LTSORD-L
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-CUL-LTSORD-L@cornell.edu

LTSREC-L

Library Technical Services Receiving list.

• Who may subscribe: LTS staff who receive materials or respond to inquiries related to receiving matters
• To subscribe, send an email to: LTSREC-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• To distribute a group message, send email to: LTSREC-L
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-LTSREC-L@cornell.edu

PSACABINET-L

For CUL PSA Cabinet.

• Who may subscribe: PSA Cabinet members
• To subscribe, send an email to: PSACABINET-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• Only subscribers may post messages to this list
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-PSACABINET-L@cornell.edu

PSLLIB-L

Physical Sciences Library list.

• Who may subscribe: Physical Sciences Library staff
• To subscribe, send email to: PSLLIB-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join. Subscription must be approved by list owner.
• To distribute a group message, send email to: PSLLIB-L
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-PSLLIB-L@cornell.edu

SIGNS-L

For Sign Committee.

• Who may subscribe: Sign Committee members
• To subscribe, send email to: SIGNS-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join. Subscription must be approved by list owner.
• To distribute a group message, send email to: SIGNS-L
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-SIGNS-L@cornell.edu

SLGDIRECTORS-L

Directors and coordinators of subject libraries.

• Who may subscribe: Directors and coordinators of subject libraries
• To subscribe, send an email to: SLGDIRECTORS-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• To distribute a group message, send email to: SLGDIRECTORS-L
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-SLGDIRECTORS-L@cornell.edu

SUBSHIFT-L

Student Shift Substitution list. For student workers (Access Services) in the Engineering, Math, and Physical Sciences Libraries who wish to post sub requests. The list is unmoderated. All EMPS student workers can sub for each other, no matter which library they were hired at.

• Who may subscribe: student workers and their supervisors in EMPSL
• To subscribe, send an email to: SUBSHIFT-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• To distribute a group message, send email to: SUBSHIFT-L
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-SUBSHIFT-L@cornell.edu

TSVOYAGE-L

Technical Services Voyager list. For staff using Voyager cataloging and acquisitions clients. Messages to TSVOYAGE-L are not moderated in any way.

• Who may subscribe: Technical Services staff
• To subscribe, send an email to: TSVOYAGE-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• To distribute a group message, send email to: TSVOYAGE-L
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-TSVOYAGE-L@cornell.edu

WGC-L

Working Group on Cataloging. Established in Sept 1995 to facilitate communication among members of the TSEG/WGC. All members of the WGC are encouraged to subscribe, and anyone may post messages.

• Who may subscribe: open to all CUL staff
• To subscribe, send an email to: WGC-L-request@cornell.edu with the message join.
• To distribute a group message, send email to: WGC-L
• To contact the list administrator, send email to: owner-WGC-L@cornell.edu