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Mailing Lists

Stay up to date with the latest news from WEST! Click on the email icon to subscribe to one of our various listservs. 

Note: the email icon activates your computer’s default email system with a pre-populated email subscription message. If you do not use your computer’s default email system, then use the subscription steps below.

How to subscribe to a listserv

  1. To subscribe, send an e-mail to listserv@listserv.ucop.edu
  2. In the body of the message (do not include a subject line), type: “subscribe name of listserv@listserv.ucop.edu [type your first name and last name here].”

How to unsubscribe from a listserv

  1. To unsubscribe, send an e-mail to listserv@listserv.ucop.edu
  2. In the body of the message (do not include a subject line), type: “UNSUBSCRIBE name of listserv@listserv.ucop.edu.” (Don’t include your name.)

WEST Mailing Lists

WESTINFO Listserv

WESTINFO is used to disseminate general information and announcements about the Western Regional Storage Trust (WEST). This listserv is open to the public, and we strongly encourage everyone who is interested in WEST and/or shared print to subscribe. This listserv is also used to broadcast the WESTINFO blog posts published on our website each month.

WEST Archivers Listserv

WEST-ARCHIVERS is used to distribute pertinent information and encourage discussion amongst the WEST Archive Holders and Builders. This listserv is reserved for the staff of WEST members who serve as Archive Holders and Builders.

WEST Directors Listserv

WEST-DIRECTORS is used to distribute pertinent information and encourage discussion amongst the Directors and University Librarians of WEST members. This listserv is reserved for West Directors and University Librarians.

WEST Executive Listserv

The WEST-EXECUTIVE list is reserved for elected members of the WEST Executive.

WEST Operations and Collections Council Listserv

The WEST-OCC list is reserved for appointed members of the WEST OCC.

WEST Primary Contacts Listserv

WEST-PRIMARY-CONTACTS is used to distribute pertinent information and encourage discussion amongst the primary contacts for WEST members. This listserv is often used to communicate important announcements and instructions that shape the success of WEST archiving. This listserv is reserved for WEST primary and collections contacts, which might include Head Librarians, Associate University Librarians, Collections Librarians and/or Serials Librarians.

WEST Technical Contacts Listserv

WEST-TECHS is used to distribute pertinent information and encourage discussion amongst the technical contacts for WEST members. This listserv is used to communicate instructions and technical details for activities that are vital to the success of WEST archiving. This listserv is reserved for WEST technical contacts.