Using NERDC's List Management Application

NERDC's list server page includes references for on-line ListServ documentation and a link used to request creation of new lists.

Cookbook-style instructions for using NERDC's List Management application

(Note: An alternative version of the following instructions with screen images, is available as an Acrobat PDF file.)

These instructions are intended to serve as an aid for new list owners. Contact your unit's IT coordinator for further assistance. The IT Center's direct support customers may call 392-3900 or send e-mail to ITCCS-L@lists.ufl.edu.

Access NERDC's list administrator web page at http://lists.ufl.edu. From here, one may choose to create a new list, review ListServe documentation on-line or go into the list management area.

The server management interface link may only be used by NERDC's ListServ administrators who may be reached at: listmaster@lists.ufl.edu.

Be sure to specify a fully qualified e-mail address (e.g., yourID@ufl.edu) from which you are able to issue commands to the server. If you are only able to send mail from a departmental e-mail account such as yourID@dean.med.ufl.edu, it wouldn't be a good idea to specify a GatorLink address for this purpose.

The password used by NERDC's list administrator software is unique to this application. Choose it wisely when using the "get a new LISTSERV password here" link in the "Login Required" screen.

Use the "List Management - main page" by specifying or selecting a list in the "List name:" field and then choose a function.

Use the "Edit list configuration" option to modify the list's header to control the behavior of the list. Normally list owners won't have to use this function very often once a new list has been satisfactorily configured.

The "Manage subscribers" option is the principle function used by most list owners.

Using the "in a browser window" link located towards the bottom of the page to obtain an itemization of the list's members is a very helpful alternative to obtaining an e-mail message containing membership information.

The upper half of the screen (Examine or delete a subscription) is used to modify or delete individual list members. The "Add a new user to the list" option is pretty straight forward. To add a particular individual to this list, type the following line in the "Name & address:" box:

myID@ufl.edu MyFirstName MyLastName

If you do not want to send welcome messages, you'll have to be careful to check the appropriate option before clicking the "Add to listname" button. Send a notification message is the default option.

If you choose to use LastName, FirstName format (including the comma character), you'll need to enclose the name in double quote marks. For example:
myID@ufl.edu "MyLastName, MyFirstName".

Once you've finished, you may return to the list management page to select and work with another list or simply go to another web site. There is no sign-off function.

Be aware the time allowed to work with this application is limited. If too much time passes between keystrokes (e.g., stopping to answer the phone), you will be prompted to re-enter your ListServ management password.

Enjoy.

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