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If you know the type of standard you need but not its exact title, you're in the right place. The following databases will assist you in finding the names of standards relevant to your topic. Please note that these resources are for identifying standard titles, NOT for full access. Once you identify the title of the standard you need, please follow the steps on the Guide for Finding Standards page to gain full access to the standard.
Do not pay for or request standards before checking to see if the library has access to them online or in print.
When you have found the name of the standard you need, return to the Start Here page!
Resources to Discover Standard Names
- ANSI Webstore
The American Nation Standards Institute lists standards that are available through ANSI. Their webstore can also be helpful for idenfying the names of standards issuing bodies. - IHS Standards Store
IHS Markit lists a number of standards, which can be browsed or searched by keyword using the search bar at the top of the page. - ISO Catalog
The International Standards Organization develops international standards, the names of which are displayed in their online catalog. You can browse by field or enter search terms into the search bar labeled "filter the list." - Techstreet Standards Store
Techstreet Standards Store allows users to search across a wide variety of standards.
Tips to Improve Search Results
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When searching, try using synonyms or similar terms (e.g., "life jacket," "life preserver," and "personal flotation device"). The more terms you try, the more likely you are to find what you are looking for.
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Use quotation marks to search terms as a phrase, rather than searching for independent keywords (e.g., "life jacket" rather than life jacket).
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If you are having trouble focusing your search, it could be helpful to identify the standards issuing body that creates standards for your area of interest. For example, if your topic is automotive-related, you may want to focus on SAE standards.