Listserv

A listserv is an email-based list of subscribers, which can be used as a discussion group, a distribution list, or a group or campus unit email address.

AVAILABLE TO: Faculty | Students | Staff

FUNDED BY: Basic Bundle

Common Questions

Other Resources

Common uses of listserv include:

  • Discussion group, in which a message from any of the subscribers is distributed to all subscribers
  • Distribution list, in which one or more people can post messages to the list
  • Group email address, in which email from non-subscribers is distributed to a list of subscribers

The email address of a listserv list is in the format listname@uic.edu. A list can be configured in many different ways. Some of the configuration options include:

  • list moderation where one or more designated moderators approve messages for distribution
  • automatic filtering of attachments if desired
  • automatic deletion of invalid e-mail addresses
  • posting messages to the list can be limited to subscribers or open to anyone
  • custom banners and automated email templates
  • archives of list messages

In addition, subscribers can customize their subscription on a per-list basis in order to:

  • receive digest or index subscription format
  • receive optional acknowledgment or copy of their message distributed to the list
  • temporarily suspend delivery

Requirements

Listserv subscription is open to any email address. Listserv lists are created to serve UIC groups. We do require that someone with a valid UIC NetID (faculty, staff member or student) be listed as a primary owner for the list, although someone else may be designated to maintain the list.

UIC NetID and password are required to create a new listserv list. A listserv password is required to manage lists and subscriptions.

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Service Level Agreement

Service Request Fulfillment Time Automatically provisioned
Incident Resolution Time 2 business days
Service Availability 24x7
Maintenance Window(s) N/A
Service Notification Channel(s) ACCC Service Notices, REACH distribution email list
Reviewed to Ensure SLA Meets Business Requirements Provisional SLA - Currently under IT Governance review
Date Reviewed Provisional SLA - Currently under IT Governance review
Service Owner: Ed Zawacki (Interim)