AAOLIST is the electronic mailing list of the Archives Association of Ontario.

AAOLIST Policy

The AAOLIST is for sharing information, posting job openings, and for constructive discussion on topics of interest to list members. Any form of solicitation for business will not be accepted on the list but may be submitted as a paid advertisement in AAO publications.

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More information on subscribing, unsubscribing and sending messages

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• When sending commands such as SUBSCRIBE or SIGNOFF, you must send them from the same email id you wish to use for receiving and sending postings to the list, so if you have more than one email address, decide before subscribing which one to use.
• When sending commands, leave the subject line blank and delete any epilog or signature from your note.

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SIGNOFF AAOLIST

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* The AAO extends thanks to York University for hosting AAOLIST