You might want to take a look at the LISTSERV List Owner's Manual,
available from ftp.lsoft.com in the DOCUMENTS directory in a variety
of formats.  Also viewable via the web at
 
http://www.lsoft.com/manuals/owner/listserv.html
 
On Mon, 21 Aug 1995 12:47:00 CST (Bob Manwell (608) 264-9248) said:
>Can anyone point me to, or provide, a resource that discusses the duties and
>time involved in being a list owner?  I'm contemplating starting a list and
>need to know more about what's involved in maintaining it, how many hours per
>week does it take, can it be done on a weekly basis or must things be done
>daily, what are the common problems associated with a listserve, etc?