Group Distribution Lists
A listserv discussion group is a forum for groups to discuss topics, interests and share ideas via email. Listserv software manages these lists by automatically distributing email to each member.
Eligibility
Faculty and Staff
How To Get This Service
To create a Listserv discussion list, submit a request via helpdesk. The following information will be required:
- your name
- department
- campus location
- telephone extension
- subscription type (open, closed, by owner)
- list owner's name and email address (must be a Pace email address)
- list name which must end in -L (e.g., STAFF-L)
- list purpose (relating somehow to the University or your job function)
Support
Contact the ITS Help Desk
Phone: (914) 773-3333
Toll Free: 1 (855) 722-3487
Email: pacehelpdesk@pace.edu
Online: helpdesk.pace.edu
Learn More
Obtaining Local Discussion Group Listings
To obtain a local discussion group listing:
- Go to http://list.pace.edu
- Select ‘Online Mailing List Archives’
- Make your appropriate selection
Subscribing to a Discussion Group List
The majority of listserv discussion group lists are private or closed, as opposed to public or open lists where anyone can subscribe, so the list owner controls subscriptions to the lists. To subscribe to a list:
- address email to listserv@list.pace.edu and include the command: Subscribe listname Firstname Lastname, where listname is the name of the discussion list and Firstname and Lastname are your full name
- open lists respond indicating you have been subscribed to the discussion list
- closed lists notify you that your subscription is denied
As part of an initiative to reduce paper consumption, it is recommended you utilize discussion lists for your group correspondence.