Couldn't agree more, there must be a better way of dealing with these, I
have just been deleting those that have been sent. But I don't feel swamped
by the content of stuff posted? (mind you it is quite interesting sometimes
to see who is out)!
f
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steven Heywood" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 12:08 PM
Subject: Re: purpose of lis-pub-libs and postings to the list
> If your experience is anything like mine, Frances, people are swamped when
a
> lot of other people are out of their office!
>
> Steven
>
> > ----------
> > From: Frances Hendrix[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> > Reply To: Frances Hendrix
> > Sent: 02 May 2002 12:15
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: purpose of lis-pub-libs and postings to the list
> >
> > I agree with Chris, and had forgotten (even if I ever knew), how narrow
> > the intention was. Certainly from the use that is made of it there
appears
> > to be a need for the wider forum, as it is (on the whole) well used by
> > colleagues for a whole range of professional matters which concern them
> > and interest many of us. To confine it to such a narrow remit would, I
> > suggest, limit its use to very little. Perhaps two lists, one as Penny
> > defines it, and the other for the wide range of stuff which may only
have
> > a small relationship to 'implementation of the internet in public
> > libraries'. Things have moved on since the list was set up, so perhaps a
> > review should take place.
> > What have you opened here Penny? And how often are people swamped?
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Hall, Chris
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 11:59 AM
> > Subject: Re: purpose of lis-pub-libs and postings to the list
> >
> >
> > Am I alone in being somewhat disconcerted by the narrow definition
> > of the purpose of this list ("a forum for discussion of the issues
arising
> > from implementing the Internet in public libraries")? As a relatively
> > late comer to it I was not, to be honest, aware of how narrow it was and
> > had assumed that this was a forum to seek advice and exchange
experiences
> > on a much wider range of public library issues. That is certainly how
I,
> > and others, have been using it - and invaluable it is too. It seems to
> > me (or am I being naive?) that either we need to redefine the list's
> > purpose more broadly or set up a new one that serves the more general
> > purposes for which we have been using it. (Being pretty ignorant about
> > what goes on under the bonnet, I am NOT volunteering!)
> >
> > Chris Hall
> > Bibliographical Services Librarian
> > Corporation of London Libraries
> > Email:[log in to unmask]
> > Tel: 020 7332 1075
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Penny Garrod [ mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> > Sent: 02 May 2002 11:02
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: purpose of lis-pub-libs and postings to the list
> >
> >
> > Dear list members
> >
> > concern has been expressed that some emails are being posted to
the
> > lis-pub-libs mail list which do not address the purpose for which
> > the list
> > has been set up. I'm keen that people join the list, and am
> > therefore
> > concerned if members start to feel swamped (oops - its that word
> > again) by
> > inappropriate emails, and (worse case scenario) leave the list.
> > I am therefore sending a gentle reminder regarding the purpose of
> > the list
> > and some basic 'etiquette' regarding the sending of promotional
> > emails....
> >
> > *lis-pub-libs is a forum for discussion of the issues arising from
> > implementing the Internet in public libraries. An opportunity for
> > advice and
> > experiences to be exchanged*.
> >
> > *Promotional messages should only be posted if they are related to
> > the
> > subject or purpose of that list, and are likely to benefit or
> > interest list
> > members. The sender of a promotional message must seek the
> > permission of
> > the list owner before posting.*
> >
> > [For your information - only members of the list can post
messages,
> > non-members cannot].
> >
> > Many thanks for your co-operation. I hope you all continue to
enjoy
> > being a
> > member of this list, and gain benefit from sharing your ideas and
> > knowledge
> > with other members.
> >
> > Penny Garrod (current list manager)
> > Public Library Networking Focus
> > UKOLN
> > University of Bath
> > Bath BA2 7AY
> > England, UK
> >
> > Tel: +44 (0) 1225 386711
> > Fax: +44 (0) 1225 386838
> > email: [log in to unmask]
> >
> > for the Networked Services Policy Task Group Issue papers go to:
> > http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/public/earl/issuepapers
> >
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