.ODM File Extension

Master text document created by OpenOffice.org or another word processor that supports the OpenDocument standard; saves links to external files that contain the document content; may also include a table of contents and an index.

Master documents enable multiple writers to work on separate pieces of a large document at the same time. This is useful when authoring books, periodicals, or other large compilations.

NOTE: ODM files use the XML-based formatting specified in the OASIS OpenDocument standard.

Media file shortcut to a file located in the Digital Library Reserve, such as an audio book, eBook, or music file; processed by the OverDrive Media Console, which will download the actual media file when the ODM file is opened.