Writing in Engineering - ENGIN 351
Need a Standard?
Need a standard that we don't currently have access to? You can request a standard either by emailing Brendan Kelly at brejkelly@umass.edu or by using the Standard Request Form below.
Science and Engineering Librarian
740 North Pleasant Street
Amherst, MA 01003
Identifying Standards
Identify standards you need using this free-to-search database:
- ACCURIS Store - search for standards published by many standards issuing organizations.
Finding standards at UMass Amherst
Standards in UMass Amherst Libraries databases:
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ASTM Compass: Your Portal for Standards, Testing Learning, & More This link opens in a new windowStandards and technical engineering information. Covers all engineering disciplines, including aerospace, biomedical, chemical, civil, environmental, geological, health and safety, industrial, materials science, mechanical, nuclear, petroleum, soil science, and solar engineering.
*UMass has access to most ASTM standards (use the "My Subscription" button to filter). -
IEEE Xplore This link opens in a new windowAll IEEE journals (including Spectrum), standards, transactions, and major conference proceedings since 1988, plus some content since 1952, to present.
*UMass has access to all active IEEE standards. -
Official Methods of Analysis of the AOAC This link opens in a new windowStandards for analytical chemists.
Standards in the UMass Amherst Libraries collection:
1. Search the UMass Libraries Discovery search for the standard's title in quotes. (EX: "Wheelchairs - Part 1: Determination of static stability"). If it is in the UMass Amherst Libraries collection, you will find its location in the resulting item record.
2. If UMass Amherst Libraries does not own it, you are part of the UMass Amherst Community, and you need the standard for your research or coursework, you may request a standard by emailing the Engineering Librarian.
