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Dear ACRL Technical Services Interest Group members,
As you may know, ALA is currently shifting all Sympa discussion lists to ALA Connect. This will allow our interest group to better manage conversations, ensure access and help with continuity, and streamline engagement for all ACRL members.
During the 2020 Fall Executive Meeting, the ACRL Board discussed the transition from Sympa discussion lists to ALA Connect communities, and, based on member feedback, approved the recommendation that list communications for ACRL membership groups remain open to ACRL members and non-members. With that in mind, we are now ready to begin the transition of the main ACRL section and interest group email lists, with the goal of having this list transition complete by May 1, 2021.
Please see the following information regarding the transition process from the Sympa platform to ALA Connect.
How do I post to my new list?
All section ALA Connect home pages now have discussion list functionality and subscribers can begin using the following discussion list addresses: Technical Services Interest Group or ALA-acrltsig@ConnectedCommunity.org. When a member sends a message to the new Connect email address, it will post directly to your group's ALA Connect Community. Additionally:
- Members of this community will get an email notification with the full message. They can respond either directly via email or by logging into Connect and replying to the discussion post within the community.
- Members can adjust their Connect settings to receive individual email notifications in real-time or a digest format.
Who can subscribe?
Current ACRL Members
All ALA members have an ALA Connect account connected to their ALA login. Members of ACRL interest groups/sections are automatically added to the appropriate unit's Connect space when they add the section or interest group to their ALA-ACRL membership, and will have automatic access to the discussion list functionality.
Non-Members
Non-members are welcome to create a free ALA Connect account and have access to numerous resources. Non-members can post to this unit's list address once they create a free account, log in, and join the community.
Please visit the Connect FAQ page for more information.
Questions?
While we move through this transition to Connect, ALA staff will maintain a detailed instructional document with tips and helpful resources here.
We want to make sure this transition is as smooth as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us directly or Lauren Carlton, ACRL Program Coordinator.
Marina Morgan, ACRL TSIG Convener
Dave Van Kleeck, ACRL TSIG Incoming Convener
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Marina Morgan
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Florida Southern College, Roux Library
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