The Libraries subscribe to the IHS Standards Expert System that will allow users to request standards from organizations that are not covered by the subscriptions mentioned above. An example is ASTM standards where we have not purchased paper copies in the past.
Since the IHS allows any York University patron to request any standard, even those we may already have access to, all requests must be approved by a library staff member before the standard will actually be purchased.
To access IHS Standards Expert click here.
There are a few steps that you must follow in the process.
1. First time users must register. PLEASE USE YOUR YORKU.CA EMAIL ACCOUNT TO REGISTER.
2. Once you register and login, Please select the IHS Standards Expert option.
3. You must search for the standard you wish to request, either via keyword search or the standard number if you know it.
4. Select the standard you wish to request.
5. Once you've decided which one to request, please click on the shopping cart. YOU MUST USE THE REQUEST SUBSCRIPTION ACCESS BUTTON to ensure that the order will be properly processed. We will not be purchasing personal copies for users.
6. You will now have to provide rationale for your request. No reasonable request related to teaching, learning or research will be refused.
7. Once you have made the request, please allow a day or so for the administrators to process your request. Once it is approved, the standard will be available to you (and the York community) via IHS Standards Expert. The subscription is annual, so each year any requested standards will need to be re-licenced to be used again.
If you have any questions, please contact the Engineering Librarian whose contact information is at your left.
To access IHS Standards Expert click here.