Listserv (Mailing Lists)
This page contains information about campus mailing lists, which are controlled by Listserv software.
The University of Illinois has a license to run Listserv (electronic mailing list software) for the campus community.
Questions about the mailing list service can be directed to the CITES Help Desk at consult@illinois.edu. For those who have used the listmgr@uiuc.edu address in the past, this address is now redirected to the CITES Help Desk.
Quick links
- Listserv Web interface
Web interface to Listserv for list owners and subscribers - Request Forms
Use this to request a new list. - Local mailing list archives
Use this to find a local non-confidential archived mailing list
UIUC-specific references
- FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions for list owners at the University of Illinois - Listserv at UIUC
Rules and procedures for people wanting to setup or change a list - Duties of a list owner Listserv List Owner's duties at UIUC
- Listserv at UIUC Unwanted Mail Policy
Guidelines and policies for list owners to use to control incursions of spam on their mailing lists. - CITES RO Listserv ownership transfer procedure
How to change the owner of a list for a registered organization - Security Measures for your List
How to minimize or eliminate the risk of having viruses sent through your list - Virus/Spam Prevention for your List
CITES Spam Control is on the patrol for viruses and spam sent to mailing lists. You can configure the spam control settings your list uses.
Other References
- Quick Tips
Top 10 Listserv commands - List Header Examples
Documentation of Header keywords - The Listserv Owner's FAQs
University at Buffalo List Owner FAQ's
Listserv Online Documentation
- LISTSERV General User's Guide
User's guide - LISTSERV List Owner's Quick Start
Introductory List Owner's manual - List Keyword Alphabetical Reference
Appendix B of The List Owner's Manual