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Application to start a mailing list

Queensland public library staff members wishing to start a mailing list should first ensure that they have read the State Library of Queensland's mailing list policy, particularly the responsibilities of list owners, before completing and submitting the form below.

Name
Email
Position
Your Place of Work
Phone Number
List Name The name must be at least 5 characters but no more than 15 characters long, and must contain only lower case, alphabetic characters
Give a long title for your list: This information must be no more than 50 characters (not words). It will be visible in the To: field of each message to the list.
Give a brief description of the list including the list policy: This information will automatically be sent as part of the welcome message to new subscribers to the list. 50-70 words is recommended.
Password Passwords allow list owners to add or remove members; amend messages; remove outdated material. Please ensure that your password has a minimum of 5 alpha or numeric characters
Should the list be open or closed and/or private? An open list is one to which anyone can subscribe themselves. A private list requires approval from the list owner. A closed list requires the list owner to add members. Most lists are private lists.	Open Closed Private
Should the list be moderated? Choose "YES" only if you want to receive all messages for your approval prior to their being distributed to subscribers to the list.

The State Library of Queensland respects your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (Libraries Act 1998 [new window http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/L/LibrarArchA88.pdf]) and will not be discussed unless required by law. For more information, please read the State Library's privacy statement.

Last updated: 18th August 2009

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