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About ARLIS
ARLIS is an electronic forum for the dissemination of information and the discussion of issues of interest to art information professionals. Postings routinely include reference and cataloging questions and discussion specific to art resources and materials; job vacancy announcements; conference, workshop, and meeting information; announcements of awards, honors, and prizes; news items from groups and individuals in the Society; new publications and web sites; copyright and information policy issues; and more. IMPORTANT: This list is confidential. You should not publicly mention its existence, or forward copies of information you have obtained from it to third parties.The list is currently moderated by Joan Stahl, branch manager of Art and Architecture Libraries, University of Maryland at College Park jstahl@umd.edu.
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How to Subscribe
- Send an e-mail message to listserv@listserv.umd.edu with the subject line blank. In the body of your message, type ONLY the following (no signature): subscribe arlis NAME-OF-SUBSCRIBER (substituting your own name).
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How to Unsubscribe
- Send an e-mail message to listserv@listserv.umd.edu with the subject line blank. In the body of your message, type ONLY the following (no signature): unsubscribe arlis
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How to Post a Message
- Send your posting to arlis@listserv.umd.edu.
- Only subscribers may post messages to the list.
- Attachments are not accepted; these postings are automatically rejected.
- Please contact the moderator for assistance if your posting is rejected.
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How to Change Your Subscription Address
There is no email command that enables you to change your subscription address. In order to do so, you must unsubscribe with your old email address and re-subscribe with your new email address.Top of Page
How to Temporarily Stop Receiving Listserv Postings
It is proper listserv etiquette to set your subscription on nomail when you will be away from your office for an extended period of time. This prevents other subscribers from receiving your automatic "out-of-office" reply every time they post to the list. Those who want to read the listserv mail they missed while away can do so through the archives.- Send an email message to listserv@listserv.umd.edu with the subject line blank.
- In the body of your message, type ONLY the following (no signature):
SET ARLIS NOMAIL - To reset your subscription follow the same steps substituting the command:
SET ARLIS MAIL
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How to obtain more Listserv commands and information
More information on LISTSERV commands can be found in the LISTSERV reference card. command to- Send an email message to listserv@listserv.umd.edu with the subject line blank.
- In the body of your message, type ONLY the following (no signature):
INFO REFCARD
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