Listserv Signup Options

Join options

Google Form with fallback email (example)

This path uses a Google form. The manager is then responsible for checking that form and manually adding the list in the listerv platform. There is a fallback email for those that do not have access to Google Forms.

Specific listserv sign-up email (example)

This path uses a email associated with the listserv account. Requests sent to this account go into a moderation queue and await approval from a community manager (e.g. ux-cop-request@listserv.gsa.gov). Many have options to populate subject, body, or both — though those preferences seem arbitrary.

General listserv sign-up email (example)

This path uses a general email associated with the GSA listserv application (e.g. listserv@listserv.gsa.gov). Assuming that requests sent to this address go into the right moderation queue based on the email subject, body, or both where they await approval from a community manager.

Email inbox option (example)

This path uses an inbox or personal account to catch requests (e.g. section.508@gsa.gov) then it is up to the person(s) behind that account to manually go in to the listserv platform and add the person to the list.

Make people sign up option (example)

Requires people to signup for an account on the GSA listserv platform, then go in and sign up themselves. This is a high bar for most people, likely not very accessible, and not an ideal path for users.

Unsubscribe options

What is the easiest path for someone to unsubscribe from a listserv? Can this be automated?

Listserv Instructions

This page needs a review for accuracy and clarity: https://demo.digital.gov/communities/manage-your-subscription/