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You are so right Lisa! I totally agree. When I was in school, one of my
professors had us join to show us the wealth of information on LM_NET.  I
did the same thing, joined and then I just couldn't keep up. I just rejoined
this summer in just a short 3 weeks I have so many great ideas for this
coming school year and lots of food for thought, a challenge to try wikis
and blogs and contact my congressman and......  It really expands me as a
media specialist and that means better lessons and knowledge to pass on to
the kids. Lisa is right, if you don't get to your email for a week, don't be
afraid to bulk delete if you get overwhelmed. You can always go to the
archives.  Being a member of LM_NET is like exercise for the brain, and it
is worth the effort. Now if I could just get the hang of making as good of
an exercise routine for my body as I have for reading LM_NET mail, I could
conquer the world! (Or maybe just my messy closets.)

Bonnie Martiny
Media Specialist
St. Charles Elementary
Thibodaux, LA
bmartiny@bellsouth.net
bmartiny@lafourche.k12.la.us

-----Original Message-----
From: School Library Media & Network Communications
[mailto:LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Lisa Hunt
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 3:58 PM
To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: [LM_NET] Subject: Listserv everyday? New to LM_NET?

That is a very good explanation about a most effective way to deal with the
volume.  However, I wish to add these thoughts.
   
  I've been a member for over 3 years.  It was recommended to me many years
ago, but when I tried it then I was overwhelmed and I quit.  I continued to
hear about the wonderful news, information and continuing education
available just from reading LM_NET.  One person heartily recommends LM_NET
as being "better than a second Master's Degree."  I concur.
   
  When I rejoined I determined to slog through the slew of email and learn
how to deal with the volume.  It took over a year, but I now really like the
way I use all these posts and their fabulous information.
   
  I use free webmail.  It is simple and basic, and while I can set up
folders I cannot set rules about where to send messages.  I learned to read
the subject lines.  Over time I learned many names of prominent posting
contributors.  There were lots of times I fell behind, had over 200 messages
and did a massive DELETE!  I stuffed hundreds of "great ideas" into a folder
until I learned how to use the archives.  Now I only keep things until I
have time to fully absorb them.  Right now I have about 3 laying in wait so
that I can transfer links to favorites, enjoy the article in peace and
quiet, or make a thoughtful reply.
   
  Basically I'm saying that I'm glad I put in the effort.  I really know how
to use LM_NET today.  No I don't read over a hundred emails a day, but I do
scan enough info to get the best and leave the rest.  It's really worth the
time and effort.  Additionally, I have honed my scanning skills which really
come in handy to deal with BLOGS.  Now that is a whole other issue of time
mgt.  And, grist for additional postings.
   
  Good luck new members.  Hang in there, and don't think it's too much.

ladewig <shatz@VERIZON.NET> wrote:
  Mary and other LM_Netters who may be interested,

Many of our new LM_Netters are overwhelmed at the volume of mail. Here's an
easy way to utilize the "best" of the postings without setting up a special
inbox, etc. Go to the Archives at: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/
Now, add it to your bookmarks or list of "Favorites." I'd suggest moving it
to the top of the list where you can access it most easily. 

Now, to change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu
In the message write: SET LM_NET NOMAIL 
Allow for confirmation. You will still be a member but will NOT receive
postings (or you can write: SET LM_NET DIGEST if you want a bulk mailing of
posts several times a day).

Now, whenever you want to look over the postings, you can simply go to the
archives at http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/, click whether you want to
view by Date or by Thread (topic), or even view postings from previous
months. From this point you could also search the archives for any topic.

I visit the archives daily, quickly look over the subject lines and select
postings I want to read or respond to. This is a real time-saver for me.
It's very easy to respond to just the poster by clicking their email address
at the beginning of the message and (automatically) opening an email
document. Most programs can do this. If not, copy and past their address
into an email document. Be careful NOT to click on the LM_NET address or
your reply will be sent to the entire list (unless you wish to post to
everyone!). Be sure to type in an appropriate message in the subject line. I
copied and pasted the subject line from your original post in my subject
area. 

A very important reminder for everyone is that at the end of EVERY message
posted to LM_NET is the pertinent information about accessing the archive,
setting to NO MAIL, changing to Digest, etc. 

Another important reminder is to set up a Signature file so that each time
you open a new email, your signature appears automatically at the bottom. In
addition to your name, it should also have your title, school site, city and
state, and your email address. This information is often very useful for
queuing responders as to appropriate replies. If you are not in the U.S.
please include your country!

From the LM_NET information site:

SUBJECT KEYWORDS
We have been making effective use of defined subject headings, in order to
assist members in managing the large volume of LM_NET mail. Please try to
use these Subject terms in the subject line of your postings. Currently
available Subject Topic Keywords are:




TARGET

request for information to be compiled for a HIT




HIT

the compiled information from the TARGET request




ADMIN

restricted for official messages from the listowners




GREET

for requests for greetings




TECH

for PC & MAC software & hardware discussions




REF

requests for all types of reference questions




JOBS

postings of job vacancies




ELEM

postings for kindergarten to 5th grade topics




MIDDLE

postings for middle school topics




SEC

postings for secondary grades (9 to 12)




HUMOR

it helps to state that the message is humorous :-)




TRAV

to request travel info (ask for direct reply)




GEN

anything that doesn't fit the other categories

Mary Barr posted: 

I have enjoyed reading all the mail from the listserv. This is the first 
time I have used it in all my years of being a librarian. The email just
comes 
in so fast. My question to all librarians in public libraries and in
schools, 
when do you have time to read all this mail, how often do you use it and 
what information do you find the most useful? 

Media Specialist
Elementary School
Charlotte, NC 28205





Joanne Ladewig (A.K.A. "Library Lady")

Library Media Tech

Lawrence Elementary, GGUSD

Garden Grove, California

shatz@verizon.net



Comments are my own and may not represent the views of GGUSD






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        Lisa Hunt
  School Library Media Specialist, elementary
  National Board Certified Teacher
  Moore, OK
  lisa3moon@yahoo.com 





       
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