Effective June 25, 2025, the ASTM Digital Library has transitioned to the Silverchair platform. This change enables a significantly improved user experience, enhanced content discoverability, and better access to journals, books, and proceedings (STPs).
NOTE: Standards are not part of this platform and are accessed separately via ASTM Compass.
Content Coverage
Q: What is included in the ASTM Digital Library?
A: The Digital Library includes ASTM-published journals, books, and conference proceedings (Selected Technical Papers, or STPs). It does not include ASTM standards.
Open Access & Permissions
Q: What is ASTM’s Open Access policy?
A: As of Jan 1, 2025: ASTM International offers an Open Access publishing option for authors submitting to its peer-reviewed journals. This model allows authors to make their published articles freely available to all readers immediately upon publication, enhancing the visibility and accessibility of their research. For more information on this policy, please visit: About Open Access
Q: How do I request permissions or reprints?
A: Through the Copyright Clearance Center.
Access & Authentication
For ASTM Compass and ASME Digital Collection Users
Q: How do I access my subscription now?
A: Please go to https://dl.astm.org.
- IP-authenticated users will be logged in automatically.
- If IP recognition fails, contact Support or your ASTM Sales Representative.
- Password-based users will be prompted to reset their passwords (pending confirmation).
Q: Will Digital Library content still be available on ASTM Compass or ASME Digital Collection?
A: No, we will transition all content to live exclusively on dl.astm.org and remove all Digital Library content from Compass in Q3 2025.
Q: Can I still search for Digital Library content on ASTM Compass or ASME Digital Collection?
A: No, we will be transitioning all content to live exclusively on dl.astm.org and removing all Digital Library content from Compass in Q3 2025.
Q: Will Compass Points still work?
A: No. Existing Compass Point links will no longer function. Please update bookmarks to the new platform.
Q: Have DOIs changed?
A: No, DOIs remain the same, but the registry now resolves to dl.astm.org.
Q: Who should I contact for help?
A: Contact Support or your ASTM Sales Representative.
Library & Institutional Access
Q: Do you offer print and online subscriptions?
A: We currently offer online-only subscriptions.
Q: What subscription packages are available?
A: We offer institutional and corporate solutions. Contact Support or your ASTM Sales Representative.
Q: Do you offer personal subscriptions?
A: Yes. Visit: https://store.astm.org/products-services/standards-and-publications/journals.html
Q: My institution uses IP or SSO access. What do we need to do?
A: - IP-authenticated users: no action needed. - SSO users: will need to reset passwords on the new platform.
Q: Why am I prompted for a password if I have a subscription?
A: Possible causes: - IP not recognized - Subscription expired - Proxy server not registered - Cookies need to be cleared
Q: Can I access online content if I’m not part of an institution with a subscription?
A: Yes. You can search and preview content and purchase individual access to articles, chapters, and books.
Q: Which platform hosts your content?
A: As of June 25, 2025, the Digital Library is hosted by ASTM on the Silverchair platform.
Platform Functionality & Technical Features
Q: Is the content mobile-optimized?
A: Yes. The Silverchair platform uses responsive design.
Q: What accessibility standards are met?
A: WCAG 2.1, Level AA.
Q: Do you have a VPAT?
A: Available upon request. Contact Support
Q: What can library admins manage in the admin dashboard?
A: - Institution/contact details - Logos - IPs, OpenURL, Shibboleth - Admin accounts - Download KBART, MARC, usage data
Q: Is there a user guide for the admin dashboard?
A: Yes, available on our librarian resource page.
Q: How do I update IP addresses?
A: Contact [SALES EMAIL] or access the admin dashboard.
Q: Do you support Shibboleth, OpenAthens, and EZproxy?
A: Yes, we support all three access methods.
Q: Can I cross-search content across journals, books, and STPs?
A: Yes, through the unified search interface on dl.astm.org.
COUNTER Reports & Discovery Services
Q: Will I still access historical COUNTER reports?
A: Yes, for a limited time. Download any reports you want to retain.
Q: Will usage data be migrated?
A: No. Usage reports will start fresh on the new platform.
Q: Will reporting be disrupted?
A: There may be a brief gap. We’ll communicate dates clearly.
Q: Is the new platform COUNTER Release 5.1 compliant?
A: Yes.
Q: Does it support SUSHI?
A: Yes.
Q: Will the report format change?
A: It will follow the same standard but may look slightly different.
Q: When will new reports be available?
A: In the second week of the following month.
Q: Will I be able to compare usage across platforms?
A: Reports will remain separate.
Q: Will instructions be provided?
A: Yes, a step-by-step guide will be shared.
Q: Which discovery services do you work with?
A: Clarivate, EBSCO, Elsevier, Google Scholar, INSPEC, KUDOS, OCLC, PORTICO, TDNET, TRIS
Q: Are MARC records provided?
A: Yes, for journals, books, manuals, and STPs.
Q: What is your DOI structure?
A: DOI patterns vary by content type. See full guide or request examples.
