[LM_NET] ADMIN: Summer LM_NET Subscription Options

[Michelle Walker <michellekwalker@GMAIL.COM>]

Summer is just ahead and while we hope to keep everyone active through the
summer months, we realize many of our members prefer to lighten up their
inboxes while on vacation.  Below you'll find details on a variety of LM_NET
subscription options to choose from.

I encourage members to consider LM_NET Select (available through a separate
subscription to El-Announce) which will provide a twice-weekly compilation
during summer months of the best information and discussions from the
traditional LM_NET list.  To keep things "light" on El-Announce, items such
as TARGETs and off-topic discussions are not included, and all posts are
organized by thread for easy following.   Set your LM_NET account to "NO
MAIL" and subscribe to EL-Announce (see below for instructions) and keep up
with LM_NET in a much more manageable format.

Keep in mind that discussion on LM_NET does tend to naturally lighten on its
own during the summer, and many members find it quite manageable to keep
their traditional subscriptions.  However you decide to participate, we wish
you all a wonderful summer!

SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS.

LM_NET traditional: As a traditional member, you receive every LM_NET
message sent directly to your inbox.
Advantages: This allows you to receive every message and respond to LM_NET
discussions immediately.
Considerations: The amount of mail may be as many as 75 messages a day.
Get it: Send an e-mail message to:  LISTSERV@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU. In the first
line of the message, type: SUBSCRIBE LM_NET Firstname Lastname (ex.
SUBSCRIBE LM_NET Jane Smith)

NOMAIL:  You are still an LM_NET member and can post to the group, but
LM_NET messages are not sent to you.
Advantages: You can still post to the group when you wish to share or TARGET
information.  A good option for holidays or times when you can’t handle the
volume of messages.
Considerations:  When posting, you will need to have members respond to you
off-list since you will not receive LM_NET posts.
Get it:  First, subscribe to LM_NET (above).  Send a second e-mail message
to:  LISTSERV@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU. In the first line of the message, type: SET
LM_NET NOMAIL

DIGEST: Receive every message, but messages are compiled so you receive
fewer emails in your inbox.
Advantages: You still receive every message in a timely manner with a
lighter inbox.
Considerations: Must read through DIGEST messages to find topics of interest
to you.
Get it:  After subscribing to LM_NET (above), send an email message to:
LISTSERV@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU. In the first line of the message, type   SET
LM_NET DIGEST

EL-ANNOUNCE with LM_NET SELECT:  Receive a selection of the most informative
LM_NET posts and hottest discussions with a splash of LM_NET humor compiled
into thrice-weekly emails.
Advantages: Receive only the most informative LM_NET posts (Targets and
off-topic posts are weeded out).  Posts are organized into threads for you.
Considerations:   Be sure to subscribe to LM_NET as NOMAIL so that you can
still post to the group.  LM_NET Select is available via a separate
subscription to El-Announce which is made possible by vendor support.  All
vendors are notable school library vendors who share special offers and
information with El-Announce subscribers.  Expect a small number of emails
from vendors with this subscription.
Get it:  Visit http://lm-net.info/join.html and enter your email address.
It is highly advised that you also join LM_NET and then set your account to
NOMAIL (above).

ARCHIVES:  Anytime searchable access to all past LM_NET messages.
Advantages:  A good way to find that post you deleted but now need.  Also a
good way for NOMAIL members to still read posts.
Considerations: Messages appear in the archives the morning after they are
posted to the group.
Get it: Visit http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/


-- 
Michelle Walker
Co-Moderator, LM_NET and El-Announce with LM_NET Select
Librarian, Hamilton Union High School District
620 Canal Street / PO Box 488
Hamilton City, CA  95951
(530) 826-3261
http://www.glenn-co.k12.ca.us/ham-hs/library.html
michellekwalker@gmail.com

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