A new listserv has been created just for officially appointed Local Government Historians in New York State, to facilitate communication, the rapid transfer of information, and timely announcements of important events and opportunities. This list has been established by the Museum Services Division of the State Museum as a way to help overcome the great distances that separate individual local historians working in government. Subscriptions are increasing at a steady rate, and if you are one of the 1,600 plus appointed Local Government Historians and have not signed up yet, here is how you do it. If you have Web access, go to: http://unix10.nysed.gov/archives/nys-lgh.html and click "Join the list". Or, using email, simply send a message to [log in to unmask] Do not write anything in the "Subject" line. In the message window, write: ADD NYS-LGH followed by your e-mail address and your name (first then last) and send it. If you have any questions, please let me know. Philip Lord, Jr. Director, Division of Museum Services New York State Museum [log in to unmask] http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/services.html