Standards are an agreed way of doing something - making a product, delivering a service, managing a process or delivering materials for example. This is a brief version based on BSI's definition.
We have databases of full text Standards you can use to help with your research.
We have access to two key collections.
Search and access the full text of all current British Standards and many international standards (e.g. ISOs/IECs). You will need to have the FileOpen plug-in installed to access BSI documents. See Terms & Conditions for printing and copying.
We hold a small number of foreign standards in print - these should be on the library catalogue. You can also request them via Inter-Library-Loans (if we don't hold them or have an older version).
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
International Standards (ISOs / IECs)
Society of Automotive Engineers
If you have any queries about technical information, the resources mentioned or wish to make any comments about these pages, please contact us (libenqs@soton.ac.uk).
Standards are an important and often unique source of useful information. Below are some useful links to help you understand standards information.