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Standards

This is a guide about standards, with links to standard development organizations and other important standards resources.

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:

SAE Mobilus is the platform that provides our current subscribed content from the Society of Automotive Engineers. This includes: Ground Vehicle Standards (also called J-Standards/Reports) (1927 - 2018)

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