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Q. Can I add another moderator to my Listserv?

A. Yes, Listservs can have multiple moderators. This is a good idea for very active Listservs or ones with many participants. Having another moderator to act as back-up is helpful during times when we tend to travel a lot, such as holidays, vacation periods, etc. Moderators are responsible for many facets of a Listserv (see What can a moderator of a Listserv do that a member cannot do?), so it will be important to discuss major changes together to avoid confusion.

To add a moderator, you must be a moderator of the Listserv in question yourself. From your Listserv's home page (easily found by clicking My Listservs at the top of any Community Network page), choose Edit this Listserv from the yellow section in the left column or the Quick Links section of the left column. You can also click Edit Listserv Settings in the right column that lists all the facts about the Listserv. However you choose to get there, you will be taken to the Edit ListservSettings screen. Choose Add Moderator(s) from Existing Participants by clicking the word (Invite). You will then see a screen listing all current Discussion participants. The current moderator(s) will have Moderator in the Add column at the left of the list of members. Click the square box in the Add column next to the name(s) of anyone you wish to add as moderator, then click Add Moderator at the bottom of any page of your list. You will then see a screen listing your choice(s) and asking you to write a message explaining why you are asking them to become moderator. Type in something like:

Then click the Add Moderators button under the box where you typed in your invitation, and the invitation will go out. You will be returned to the Edit Listserv Settings screen.

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