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Standards

This guide provides information on technical standards as well as resources to access standards.

Utilize Standards Search Engines for Standards Exploration

These free specialized databases aggregate the collections of the major standards developers worldwide and can help you quickly search a global library of standards. Searching these databases is free, with the option to purchase specific standards. Most of the sites have advanced search options and let you search by standards developing organization (SDO). 

Important note: The aim of this page is to aid you in identifying standards pertinent to your topic. The resources listed below either DO NOT PROVIDE FULL-TEXT standards or require payment—they are primarily for searching for standard names or checking their existence. The tab "Finding Standards at SJSU" will assist you in accessing specific standards. Please refrain from purchasing any standards before verifying whether the library provides access to them. Don't hesitate to reach out to your librarian if you need assistance!

 

Standards Search Engines: