If one is seeking a new list in which to form correspondance to the rest of
the library/ library related community then maybe it is time to ask if a
mailing list is the correct way to continue the online-community for this
group.
Mailing lists are all well and good, but can be deemed intrusive, especially
with advertisers finding there way into your inbox on a whim and a fancy!
Maybe the way forward is a national website for the library community, by
the library community. A front page with current news and book reviews,
links to important stories, and most importantly a forum where news and
other information can be posted and replied to serving the same purpose as
this list.
This is less intrusive, people only loking at topics they want to view, and
less internet agressive, you don't have to use your download time looking at
topics you have no interest in.
I am not a librarian, just someone on the edges who is interested so a site
like this may already exist, but if so then why is this discussion taking
part?
With thanks.
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