Contact the Campus Post Office if interested in Informed Delivery
To automate the sorting and delivery of mail, the United States Postal Service (USPS) digitally images the front of letter-sized mail pieces that run through automation equipment. USPS is now using those images to provide digital notifications to users in advance of the delivery of physical mail.
Informed Delivery benefits the entire household, ensuring that everyone has visibility into mail and package delivery each day. Informed Delivery allows users to take action before important items reach their mailbox, while offering mailers an unprecedented opportunity to engage users through synchronized direct mail and digital marketing campaigns.
Informed Delivery allows users to interact with their incoming mail and packages in one convenient, online location. Users receive email notifications containing grayscale images of the exterior, address side of incoming letter-sized mail pieces that are arriving soon. These images are also accessible on the Informed Delivery dashboard at informeddelivery.usps.com. (Images of larger mail, such as catalogues or magazines, are only provided if the mailer conducts a synchronized digital marketing campaign.)
For items with USPS Tracking, users will be able to view delivery status of packages, provide USPS delivery instructions, manage their notifications and schedule re-delivery from the dashboard. Most USPS domestic packages tied to the address associated with a USPS account will be automatically available on the Informed Delivery dashboard.
Users can also receive USPS tracking updates for incoming packages via separate email or text notifications. The dashboard displays mail piece images for a seven-day period, while package information will display for 15 days after each package has been delivered. Users can choose to receive email or text notifications with status updates for incoming packages too.
The Wichita postmaster is willing to visit campus for a streamlined signup for Informed Delivery. It would help to know how many faculty, staff and students not living in the residence halls might be interested to adequately prepare for the event. Interested parties should contact the Campus Post Office at 978-5677 or email michael.sperlazza@wichita.edu.