Standards:

Directories, Indexes, Catalogs

Index and Directory of Industry Standards. 8 vols. Englewood, Col.: Information Handling Services.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref T59.2 .U6 I59) Latest ed.
LOCATION: Morris Library (T59.2 .U6 I59) Earlier eds.

A listing of international and United States standards by title, number, subject, and organization. Also contains a concordance and a directory of standards related organizations.

Catalog of American National Standards. New York: American National Standards Institute.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref T59 .A477a) Latest ed.
LOCATION: Morris Library (T59 .A477a) Earlier eds.

The catalog of all standards approved by the American National Standards Institute. The catalog is divided into an alphanumeric section and a subject index and is updated yearly with supplements provided throughout the year. Information for ordering standards from ANSI can be found in the front of the catalog.

Directory of European Regional Standards-Related Organizations. Irvine, Calif.: Global Professional Publications, 1991.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref T59.2 .E9 D57x)

A directory that provides information on organizations which participate in standards-related activities. The organizations listed in this directory are European regional organizations involved in standards-related activities. These activities include standardization, certification, laboratory accreditation, and other related activities.

Standards Activities of Organizations in the United States. Washington, D.C.: National Institute of Standards and Technology, 1991; 1996.
LOCATION: Morris Library - U.S. Documents (U.S. Doc Microfiche C 13.10:806/996)
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref T59.2 .U6 S72)

This directory is a guide to mandatory and voluntary standards in the United States at the national level, both governmental and nongovernmental. It excludes proprietary (company standards) and state and local levels of government. It includes standards distributors, libraries and information centers, and union lists of standards repositories by regional area. It also lists organizations that no longer develop standards or have become defunct since the previous directory was published.

Standards and Codes

Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Philadelphia, Pa.: American Society for Testing and Materials.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref TA401 .A463) Latest ed.
LOCATION: Library Annex (TA401 .A463) Earlier eds.

The complete set of approved ASTM standards, provisional standards, and related material, updated on an annual basis.

Compilation of ASTM Standard Definitions. Philadelphia, Pa.: American Society for Testing and Materials, 1994.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref TA402 .C65)

A compilation of definitions of terms used in the ASTM standards. Includes only those terms and definitions that appear in the various technical committees' terminology standards.

Architectural Graphic Standards. New York: John Wiley and Sons, 1994.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref TH2031 .R35)

Compiled by the American Institute of Architects. Contains standard graphic drawings for use by architects when designing structures.

ASAE Standards. St. Joseph, Mich.: American Society of Agricultural Engineers.
LOCATION: Agricultural Library - Reference (Agr Ref S671 .A37) Latest ed. only

Standards, engineering practices and data adopted by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, updated on an annual basis.

ASTM Fire Test Standards. Philadelphia, Pa.: American Society for Testing and Materials, 1999.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref TH9446.3 .A84 1999)

A collection of ASTM standards developed specifically for the fire testing of materials, products, and assemblies, as well as standards and specifications in which a fire test method is included and uniquely described.

International Fire Code. Falls Church, Va.: International Code Council.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref K4180 .F57 I58)

This publication is formed by the merger of earlier publications: Uniform Fire Code and BOCA National Fire Prevention Code.

BOCA National Property Maintenance Code. Country Club Hills, Ill.: Building Officials & Code Administrators International, Inc., 1996.
LOCATION: Morris Library (KF5701 .B78a)

BOCA National Plumbing Code. Country Club Hills, Ill.: Building Officials & Code Administrators International, Inc., 1993.
LOCATION: Morris Library (KF5709 .B8)

BOCA National Energy Conservation Code. Country Club Hills, Ill.: Building Officials & Code Administrators International, Inc., 1993.
LOCATION: Morris Library (KF5701 .B78a)

BOCA National Private Sewage Disposal Code. Country Club Hills, Ill.: Building Officials & Code Administrators International, Inc. Triennial.
LOCATION: Morris Library (KF5709 .Z95 B85a)

National Electrical Safety Code. New York: American National Standards Institute.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref TK152 .N37) Latest ed.
LOCATION: Morris Library (TK152 .N37) Earlier eds.

National Fire Codes. Boston: National Fire Protection Association.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref TH9115 .N375a) Latest ed.
LOCATION: Library Annex (TH9115 .N375a)
LOCATION: Morris Library (TH9115 .N375a)

Books

Krislov, Samuel. How Nations Choose Product Standards and Standards Change Nations. Pittsburgh, Pa. University of Pittsburgh Press, 1997.
LOCATION: Morris Library (T59 .K75)

An up to date overview of standards and the standardization process. Includes the history of standards in this country and abroad, descriptions of different standards systems, profiles of standards setters, and information related to standards and standardization.

Ricci, Patricia L., and Linda Perry. Standards: A Resource Guide for Identification, Selection, and Acquisition. Minneapolis, Minn: Stirtz, Bernards & Company, 1990.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref T59 .R53x 1990)

A listing of organizations (national and international), libraries, information centers, union lists, vendors, consultants, conferences, newsletters, bibliographies, and other information sources related to standards. Contains addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and other information as appropriate.

Rothery, Brian. Standards and Certification in Europe. Brookfield, Vt.: Gower Publishing, Ltd., 1996.
LOCATION: Morris Library (T59.2 .E8 R68)

A concise guide to standards and certification in Europe, including a history of the subject, information on directives, regulations, testing, and certification.

Sullivan, Charles D. Standards and Standardization: Basic Principles and Applications. New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc., 1983.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref T59 .S795)

A broad overview of the field of standards and standardization. Contains information on the history, different types, preparation, and uses of standards. Also has information on standards organizations in both the United States and other countries.

Zuckerman, Amy. International Standards Desk Reference. New York: AMACOM, 1997.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF1416 .Z78)

Standards information on world markets, ISO 9000, CE Mark, QS-9000, SSM, ISO 14000, Q9000, American, European, and global standards systems. Concentrates on standards associated with commerce.

Periodicals

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