The Power of Lists

Data lists are a foundational element within Odyssey, designed to ensure the integrity and consistency of your metadata. These lists provide standardized options for specific metadata fields where a multitude of potential entries could exist. This intelligent design means that information cannot be entered into a metadata field linked to a list unless it is either already part of that list or explicitly added to it.

This controlled input is crucial for maintaining standardized spelling and formatting across your entire digital collection, which is particularly beneficial when contributions come from multiple individuals. By enforcing consistency, data lists significantly enhance the discoverability, accuracy, and long-term utility of your historical assets.

Every Odyssey account is equipped with 17 standard lists to address common metadata requirements. Additionally, your account may feature customized lists that have been specifically tailored to the unique characteristics and nuanced needs of your particular collections, further refining your data management capabilities.

Data lists are a foundational element within Odyssey, designed to ensure the integrity and consistency of your metadata. These lists provide standardized options for specific metadata fields where a multitude of potential entries could exist. This intelligent design means that information cannot be entered into a metadata field linked to a list unless it is either already part of that list or explicitly added to it.

This controlled input is crucial for maintaining standardized spelling and formatting across your entire digital collection, which is particularly beneficial when contributions come from multiple individuals. Odyssey's Lists help ensure that complex entities like names, places, and subjects are always represented consistently, even if they have different spellings, aliases, or historical variations. This prevents your valuable information from being scattered under various terms, making it much easier for anyone searching your collection to find everything related to a specific topic or individual, no matter how they search for it. This deep consistency is key to ensuring your digital assets remain accurate, discoverable, and valuable for the long term.

Every Odyssey account is equipped with 17 standard lists to address common metadata requirements. Additionally, you can create custom lists that can be specifically tailored to the unique characteristics and nuanced needs of your particular collections, further refining your data management capabilities.