ASTM Digital Library: New Platform
At the end of June 2025, ASTM International (formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials) announced their ASTM Digital Library has migrated from their Compass platform to their new Silverchair platform. ASTM Digital Library includes their books & manuals, journals, and conference proceedings (Selected Technical Papers, or STPs). ASTM Standards remain at the Compass platform. The UC system has 8 campuses participating in the ASTM subscription: UCB, UCD, UCI, UCLA, UCM, UCR, UCSB, and UCSD.
Reasons cited for the move to the new platform include:
- Improved discoverability through enhanced search functionality, recommendations, and filtering
- Mobile responsive design for adaptability on any device
- Collaborative community ecosystem via Silverchair
Access the ASTM Digital Library at: https://dl.astm.org/
Access ASTM Standards at their Compass platform
Guides for ASTM Digital Library
- For a brief introductory video on the new platform, visit this video: ASTM Digital Library Walkthrough.
- Read the User Manual covering the new Silverchair platform
For questions about these resources, please contact Tier 2 Coordinator and Resource Liaison, Shelby Hallman, Physical Science and Engineering Librarian at UCLA