LM_Net is a listserv for
school library media specialists. The
membership at last notice was over seven thousand.
The
forum is intended to be a source of
assistance and
community among
school librarians. It offers a
searchable archive of
posts, which are usually labeled with
subject topic key words. This way the user can see at first glance if the message is merely a question/comment, or a HIT of responses.
Subject topic keywords in postings such as
TARGET and
HIT are frequently used to
organize the list as it happens. TARGET is used when a member needs information on a topic. The list members who choose to respond might reply to the list, or to the TARGET-er privately. Usually the person who posted the TARGET asking for help will post a HIT of responses they received. These HITs become very useful, and since they are archived as such, repeat topics are minimal.
Some other subject topic keywords used on LM_Net are:
GEN - for general stuff
TECH - for
software and
hardware questions (mostly software, though)
JOBS - for posting
employment opportunities
LM_Net has members
all over the world, as evidenced by the addresses in
taglines. It's neat to see what new
nation or
state Harry Potter is being
challenged or
banned in each week. Having seven thousand people who pretty much share your gloabl views makes you feel less alone in this world, too.