http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3 http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-2.xsd
1 online resource (xiv, 316 pages) : illustrations
Foreword / James A. Thomas -- pt. I. Fundamentals of Standardization. 1. Introduction. 2. Through the Ages with Standards. 3. Semantics and Terminology. 4. Purposes and Scopes of Standardization. 5. Genesis of Standards and the Law. 6. Varieties and Relationships Among Standards. 7. Procurement Standards -- pt. II. Elements of Global Standardization. 8. National and International Standardization. 9. Conformity Assessment: Laboratory Accreditation, Quality System Registration, and Product Certification. 10. National Versus International Standards: Products and Processes. 11. Introduction to ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 Management System Standards. 12. ISO 9000 and the Real World. 13. Strategic Standardization in Heavy Industry.