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How to Add A New Item Record in Odyssey


  1. Click on Collections in the Navigation Panel
  2. Click on the collection you would like to add a new item to
  3. Click +Add New
  4. Click +Add Item
  5. Select the appropriate item template in the dropdown menu for the item you are adding
  6. Enter the title of the item and any other details you wish to record for this item
    1. The History Trust Odyssey Data Dictionary defines each field https://alliance.historytrust.org/odyssey-glossary/
  7. Select your desired visibility and shared settings for the new item
  8. Click Save and Add Digital Asset
  9. Upload the digital asset file for the new item

Elliot Santavicca is the College of the Atlantic's archivist, and has been deeply involved with local libraries and historical institutions since 2016. Elliot is currently Vice Chair of the History Trust and a member of the Jesup Memorial Library Board of Directors.