This week we are focusing on exploring listservs and newsgroups . Be sure to read these on-line articles I have updated. Judi Harris' Chapter on listservs and newsgroups does a good job. The steadily incoming mail can jog you to attend to current issues that you otherwise could overlook.
Lists can be a good place to fire out a request for help or information and get quick assistance.
Lists can be a good way to meet people that you would never meet in any other way. If you are an expert or getting close to one, it's a good way to help people or make yourself known. Sometimes, you may want to start your own listserv to meet just your need. Be advised that this is a difficult thing to accomplish, however. It can be a time-consuming, even addicting thing to get into.