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Simmons Webmail and Listservs
The major mode of communication within GSLIS and throughout Simmons is e-mail and listservs.
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Simmons Webmail

Simmons Webmail login

Simmons automatically creates a Simmons e-mail account for all students. All official GSLIS information is sent to your Simmons address, so it is important to check your account regularly. If you prefer, you can forward your Simmons e-mails to another account by logging in at http://email.simmons.edu, clicking the Filters icon, then clicking Forward. Simply enter the e-mail address you wish to use.

To learn more about Simmons Webmail, please visit http://my.simmons.edu/services/technology/students/email.shtml.

GSLIS Listservs

Listservs distribute relevant e-mail messages to a particular "list" of users. Sending a message to the list server e-mail address activates the program. Once approved, any message sent to the server will be redestributed to everyone who is subscribed (ie, anyone on the list).

GSLIS requires its students to subscribe to the "LISSA" and "GSLIS_info" listservs, while School Library Teachers must additionally subscribe to "LibraryTeach". LISSA's board members send messages to GSLIS students about programs, student groups, job and internship opportunities, and other departmental information. GSLIS_info, authored by department staff, sends out official information about classes, registration, events, and jobs. LibraryTeach facilitates communication between the program's students, faculty and staff. You will be automatically subscribed to GSLIS_info when you reigster for classes.

To subscribe to any list:

  1. Visit http://lists.simmons.edu/lists
  2. Click the Login button in the upper left-hand corner
  3. Enter your Webmail username and password
  4. Choose View all lists
  5. Listservs available for subscription will be lsited alphabetically. Select one to see its description. If it appeals to you, select Subscribe on the left
  6. Select OK in the pop-up box
  7. You will receive an email to confirm your subscription

Digest MIME format:

You may opt to receive your message in digest MIME format, in which all of the day's messages will be sent to you in one condensed daily e-mail. To set up a digest, use the instructions below:

  1. Visit http://lists.simmons.edu/lists
  2. Login with your Webmail username and password
  3. Select Your Subscriptions in the upper right-hand corner
  4. Select the list to configure
  5. Select Subscriber Options at the bottom of the left-hand menu
  6. Configure your subscription and select Update

Voluntary Listservs

To see a complete list of available listservs, please view our List of Student Associations. You may also the Tech Lab at gslislab@simmons.edu for further assistance.