Listserv lists are not to be used for an individuals personal use. Some quick information on types of mailing lists Every list needs a maintainer to take care of any problems and administration on the list. Open lists let anyone join the list. Closed lists let only the maintainer add people to the list. Once you have been added to a list, you are considered to be a subscriber to that list.
Maintainers have to do more work on closed lists then on open lists.
The listserv manuals are available online . It is recommended that you look at the List Owner's Quick Start and General User's Guide to help decide on how you want your mailing list setup. First you need to determine what you want to do with the list. This will help to determine if you want an open or closed list, and if you want anyone to be able to post to the list or only subscribers. Next you want to name your list.