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By The History Trust 12 August 2026

Archiving COA: A Practicum

By Elliot Santavicca 27 April 2026

Creating Acadia National Park Research Archive

By The History Trust 21 January 2026

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History Trust Newsletters

Periodic reporting of History Trust Governing Council activities, beginning in 2020.

By Bruce Jacobson News17 July 2020

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Reserve Your Spot! The public is invited to the launch of an online treasure trove of historical materials about our coastal region. Demonstrations, conversation, refreshments,…

By The History Trust News12 August 2026

Archiving COA: A Practicum

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Archiving COA: A Practicum

College of the Atlantic (COA) students learned archival practices through hands-on experience with the college's archival collections in a new course offered during the winter of 2026.

By Elliot Santavicca News27 April 2026

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Digital Archivists' Notes

How to Bulk Import New List Entries in Odyssey

How to bulk import new authority list entries in Odyssey Preservation Software, if a History Trust group.

By Elliot Santavicca Digital Archivists' Notes31 December 2025digital+archivist+note

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How to Navigate the “Back-end” of Odyssey

How to navigate the "back-end" of Odyssey Preservation Software, if a History Trust group.

By Elliot Santavicca Digital Archivists' Notes31 December 2025digital+archivist+note

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How to Use Registrar Tools in Odyssey

How to use Odyssey Preservation Software's registrar tools, if a History Trust group.

By Bruce Jacobson Digital Archivists' Notes31 December 2025digital+archivist+note

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How to Suggest New Odyssey Biography Filters

How to add or edit biography filters in Odyssey Preservation Software for History Trust groups.

By Sophia Caldwell Digital Archivists' Notes24 December 2025digital+archivist+note

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How to Suggest Changes to Odyssey Lists: Person, Place, Organization, or Watercraft

How to add or edit authority lists in Odyssey Preservation Software for History Trust groups.

By The History Trust Digital Archivists' Notes24 December 2025digital+archivist+note

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How to Bulk Update Item Records in Odyssey

Tips for History Trust groups updating items in Odyssey Preservation Software.

By Elliot Santavicca Digital Archivists' Notes19 December 2025digital+archivist+note

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How to Add A New Item Record in Odyssey

Tips for History Trust groups adding new items in Odyssey Preservation Software.

By Elliot Santavicca Digital Archivists' Notes19 December 2025digital+archivist+note

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How to Add A New Collection in Odyssey

Tips for History Trust groups adding a new collection in Odyssey Preservation Software.

By Elliot Santavicca Digital Archivists' Notes19 December 2025digital+archivist+note

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How to Import New Item Records in Odyssey

Tips for History Trust groups importing items in Odyssey Preservation Software.

By Elliot Santavicca Digital Archivists' Notes19 December 2025digital+archivist+note

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How to Log into Odyssey for the First Time

How to sign into Odyssey Preservation Software for the first time, if a History Trust group.

By The History Trust Digital Archivists' Notes18 August 2025digital+archivist+note

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How to Create Custom Facets in Odyssey

An advanced feature that shows how to optimize field categories for enhanced search functionality in Odyssey Preservation Software, if a History Trust group.

By The History Trust Digital Archivists' Notes10 July 2025digital+archivist+note

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How to Set Up An Odyssey Biography Page

Advice for History Trust groups preparing biographies in Odyssey Preservation Software.

By Sophia Caldwell Digital Archivists' Notes12 April 2025digital+archivist+note

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Organizing An Odyssey Collection with Folders

An example of one group's approach to organizing folders in Odyssey Preservation Software.

By Elliot Santavicca Digital Archivists' Notes21 March 2025digital+archivist+note

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How to Suggest Odyssey Place List Entries

Tips for History Trust groups using Place List in Odyssey Preservation Software.

By The History Trust Digital Archivists' Notes15 February 2025digital+archivist+note

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Orientation to Odyssey by HistoryIT.

Orientation to Odyssey Preservation Softward for History Trust groups.

By The History Trust Digital Archivists' Notes30 December 2024digital+archivist+note

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Odyssey Data Dictionary

Detailed guidance for History Trust groups using Odyssey Preservation Software.

By Bruce Jacobson Digital Archivists' Notes15 December 2024digital+archivist+note

You’re invited to explore local history, August 4!

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You’re invited to explore local history, August 4!

Volunteers will be on hand to help you explore 50,000 items from the digital collections of local historical societies, museums, and libraries. Or, focus on activities of area residents during the past 100 winters.

By Bruce Jacobson News23 July 2022