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"Listserv" is the term used to describe a Cornell University electronic mailing list. The traditional format of a CU listserv address is:
organization-l@cornell.edu,
where 'organization' can be replaced by any word or acronym. For instance, the AguaClara listserv address is:
Listservs have varying degrees of access in terms of who can send out e-mails and who can add/remove members; some can only be accessed by designated administrators, while others are accessible by anyone who is on the listserv. AguaClara's listserv lies in the middle; only administrators can edit the member list, but all members can send out e-mails.
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