ALA is shifting all SYMPA discussion lists to ALA Connect by May 1, 2021. This will allow our section to better manage conversations, ensure access and help with continuity, and streamline engagement for all ACRL members.
Will my WGSS listserv subscription automatically be transferred to ALA connect?
NO. Your listserv subscription is not automatically transferred to ALA connect. You will need to add WGSS in your ALA Connect account. Information on how to do that is below.
How do I post to the new list?
All section ALA Connect home pages now have discussion list functionality and WGSS subscribers can begin using the following discussion list address. You can post to the WGSS list once you have subscribed to ALA Connect and designated our section as part of your group.
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.
How do people 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.
