1)  Origination Name (optional).
 
[log in to unmask] [note - this is not a BITNET Listserv, but is using
                          a somewhat similar Unix Listserv system].
 
   2)  Do you have a policy?  If yes, what is it?
 
Informally, a list would have to be sponsored by a faculty, PhD student or
staff member within the department.  They would share responsibility for list
maintenance with the Listserv maintainer.
 
   3)  Who determines if a new list can be created?
       (Postmaster, director, committee or someone else?)
 
The Listserv maintainer, who is one of several postmasters on the technical &
research staff in the department.
 
   4)  Are policies different within Information Systems than
       outside your department?  (Example: Would you have to go to
       a review committee to get a new list approved for work related
       activities within Information Systems?)
 
I don't know what policies are in place outside the Computer Science Department.
 
   5)  Are there any restrictions to a new list?
       (Does it have to be work related?)
 
No.
 
   6)  Do you review lists to see if they are active?
       If yes, how often?
 
With only four lists, this isn't yet a problem, but I periodically check the
 lists.
 
   7)  How do you support the educational needs of new members
       to a list?  Do you have a "Guide to using Listserv" for
       new members?
 
It's kind of "sink or swim".  If you can figure out the HELP command, there is
lots of information on using Listserv available through Listserv itself.  New
members to mailing lists get a welcome message which gives them the very basics.
 
   8)  Are you experiencing any problems with unedited lists?
       How do you resolved problems when a member of a list is
       concerned about its contents?
 
No.
 
   9)  What Listserv, INTERNET or other documents have been helpful
       in your establishing a Listserv policy?  Where is that
       document located?
 
Not for policy.
 
   10) Other comments... legal concerns, how Listserv fits into your
       institution's educational mission, helpful suggestions, etc.
 
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