NCSU/ D. H. Hill Library Historic Documents related to the contributions of Stuart Basefsky

Stuart Basefsky was the Chair of the Committee on Citation Reform and Revision (CCRR) which was set up at AALL under the Government Documents Special Interest Section.

American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) Newsletter

Vol. 13 September 1981 No. 2 pages 33-34

GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS SIS.
COMMITTEE ON CITATION REFORM AND REVISION.

The Committee on Citation Reform and Revision (CCRR) is setting up

a national clearinghouse for legal citation. The first project for the

clearinghouse will be a complete critical review of the 13th edition of

A Uniform System of Citation (The Bluebook).

Since no one person is skilled enough to criticize intelligently

every part of the Bluebook, the general membership of the AALL is being

solicited for its cumulative expertise.

The goal is to get individual experts or persons with longstanding

pet peeves to submit their constructive criticisms and suggestions

for improving citations in a systematic and methodical form.

After assembling these reviews, the CCRR will categorize the submitted

material and send it on to the editors of the Bluebook. With these

rational criticisms in hand, the Bluebook editors will be able to make

changes for some citations between printings of this edition or prepare

major reforms for future editions. If the editors do not approve of

the suggestions submitted, their reasons for maintaining their citation

format will have to be justified in the same systematic and methodical

form. In this way, the CCRR hopes to gather a list of citation justifications

for every part of the Bluebook.

All persons interested in submitting criticisms and suggestions

should use the following format to express their ideas.

1. Identify the specific part(s) of the Bluebook that you wish

to criticize. (If you are criticizing the Bluebook because

it lacks something you wish it included, please state that at

the outset; give your reasons; and suggest where it should be

placed in the Bluebook with an example.)

2. State whether you object to the style of the citation or the

content of the citation or both.

3. If you do not object to a citation but to the explanation

that accompanies it or the indexing that leads to it, please

state that at this point.

4. Give the reasons for your objection. Be clear, concise, and

to-the-point. Keep in mind that citations have three functions.

They must (1) identify who or what is the source of

the information being cited; (2) describe the source in a

manner which distinguishes it from other or similar references;

and (3) provide information, in the description, which

will allow a reader to locate the source with relative ease.

When possible, relate your objections to these three concepts.

5. Provide an example of how the citation can be improved. Be

sure to include an explanation of why this version is an

improvement.

Send all statements to

Stuart Basefsky, Documents Dept.

The D.H. Hill Library

North Carolina State University

Box 5007

Raleigh, NC 27650

(919) 737-3280

Please note: The 13th edition of the Bluebook is scheduled to be

available for distribution on or about September 15th.

With the delays that have already occurred, October

seems the likely month for its appearance.

The following is an example of the general story that appears in all of the references below. This one is from The Galveston Daily News, Sunday Morning, September 12, 1982, page 7-C

Patent library is well-stocked

RALEIGH, N.C. — A foldable cardboard casket and a fishing rod that lights up as a fish takes the bait are among inventions listed in the U.S. Documents Department at North Carolina State University's D.H. Hill Library.

"There are somewhere in the neighborhood of 4.5 million patents," said Stuart Basefsky, assistant librarian at the facility. Because it is "the foremost documents section in the Eastern United States." he said people often used it to see if an idea had already been patented by someone else.

“It makes it Quite interesting," Basefsky said. They tend to be a little bit paranoid. They're afraid someone will find out what they have in mind."

The facility, under the guidance of Jean Porter is one of 36 Patent Depository libraries nationwide and lists every patent granted since 1790. The lists are contained on some 7,500 reels of microfilm.

Basefsky says searching for a patent can be an inventive experience in itself because of the vagaries of the filing system.

Some patents are easy to find. Fish lures are filed under "artificial baits" and toothbrushes are filed under "dentifrices."

However, bicycles are filed under "occupant-propelled type land vehicles" and a hammer designed to reduce stress on the elbow found its way into the category of handles, Basefsky said.

The foldable cardboard casket was invented by Roger J. Patridge of Tipton, Mich., and James S. Callaway of Napoleon, Ohio; Norman Betros Jr. of Cold Spring, N.C., has a patent on a round chess board. And Edward M. Greer of Beverly Hills, Calif., is responsible for the fishing rod with a bite indicator.

Many companies use N.C. State's files to obtain copies of patents to see what their competition is doing, Basefsky said.

"We get requests all the time," he said. "One of our biggest services is the copying of patents. We do a tremendous amount of patent copying in the region. It's the only place you can get patent copies from Atlanta to Washington, D.C."

The library also offers a large selection of inventions from foreign countries. "About 40 percent of all the U.S. patents are things that have been invented in foreign countries first," Basefsky said. "You have about a 50-50 chance of finding foreign patents here because they (inventors) come here to protect themselves in this country."

Basefsky said in exchange for making their inventions public the government offered people 17 years of protection. For an additional fee, patents can be maintained for longer periods.

Sample of stories around the country:

Roswell Daily Record Friday, September 17, 1982, Roswell, New Mexico

...way into the category of Basefsky The foldable cardboard casket invented by Roger was here to... ...protect themselves in this Basefsky said in exchange for making their inventions public the government... ...meone It makes it quite Basefsky They tend to be a little bit Theyre afraid someone...

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· Date: Fri, Sep 17, 1982

· City: Roswell

· State: New Mexico

Galveston Daily News Sunday, September 12, 1982, Galveston, Texas

...of 4V2 million said Stuart Basefsky assistant librarian at the facility Because it is the foremost... ...someone else makes Jt Quite Basefsky said They tend to be a little bit paranoid Theyre... ...on some reels of microfilmBasefsky says searching for a patent can be an inventive experience...

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· Date: Sun, Sep 12, 1982

· City: Galveston

· State: Texas

Winchester Star Wednesday, November 24, 1982, Winchester, Virginia

...4tt million patents," said Stuart Basefsky, assistant librarian at the facility. Because it is "the foremost... .... "It makes it quite interesting," Basefskysaid. "They tend to be a little bit paranoid. They... ...7,500 reels of microfilm. Basefsky says searching for a patent can be an inventive experience...

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· Date: Wed, Nov 24, 1982

· City: WinchesterState: Virginia

Joplin Globe Sunday, October 24, 1982, Joplin, Missouri

...*4 million patents,’’ said Stuart Basefsky, assistant librarian at the facility. Because it is “the foremost... .... “It makes it quite interesting.’’ Basefskysaid. “They tend to be a little bit paranoid. They... ...7,500 reels of microfilm. Basefsky says searching for a patent can be an inventive experience...

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· Date: Sun, Oct 24, 1982

· City: Joplin

· State: Missouri

Cumberland NewsT uesday, September 14, 1982, Cumberland, Maryland

...*2 million patents,” said Stuart Basefsky, assistant librarian at the facility. Because it is “the foremost... .... “It makes it quite interesting,” Basefskysaid. “They tend to be a little bit paranoid. They... ...7,500 reels of microfilm. Basefsky says searching for a patent can be an inventive experience...

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· Date: Tue, Sep 14, 1982

· City: Cumberland

· State: Maryland

Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas TimesSunday, September 19, 1982, Fayetteville, Arkansas

...; z million patents,’’ said Stuart Basefsky, assistant librarian at the facility. Because it is “the foremost... ...makes it quite interesting," Basefsky said. “They tend to be a little bit paranoid. They... ...7,500 reels of microfilm.Basefsky says searching for a patent can be an inventive experience...

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· Date: Sun, Sep 19, 1982

· City: Fayetteville

· State: Arkansas

Frederick News Post Tuesday, September 14, 1982, Frederick, Maryland

...4VS million patents,” said Stuart Basefsky, assistant librarian at the facility Because it is "the... ...“It makes it quite interestmg,” Basefsky said. "They tead u rtf' a little bit paranoid... ...of mic'i. I'm . Basefsky says searchmg for a patent can be an inventive experience...

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· Date: Tue, Sep 14, 1982

· City: Frederick

· State: Maryland

Eureka Times Standard Tuesday, September 21, 1982, Eureka, California

...4'*^ million patents.-' said Stuart Basefsky. assistant librarian at the facility Because it th "the... ...* 7,5Utl reeds of micreifilm Basefsky says searching for a patent can be an inventive e... ...the* category of handle's,Basefsky sale! The foldable cardboard casked was mvente*d by Koge...

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· Date: Tue, Sep 21, 1982

· City: Eureka

· State: California

Bedford Gazette Tuesday, September 14, 1982, Bedford, Pennsylvania

...someone It makes it quite Basefsky They tend to be a lit tle bit Theyre afraid... ...contained on some reels of Basefsky says searching for a pa tent can be an inventive... ...way into the category of Basefsky The foldable cardboard casket was invented by Roger Palridge of...

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· Date: Tue, Sep 14, 1982

· City: Bedford

· State: Pennsylvania

Hanover Evening Sun Saturday, September 18, 1982, Hanover, Pennsylvania

...> million patents,” said Stuart Basefsky, assistant librarian at the facility Because it is “the foremost... .... “It makes it quite interesting,” Basefskysaid. “They tend to be a little Bit paranoia. They... ...7,500 reels of microfilm. Basefsky says searching for a patent can be an inventive experience...

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· Date: Sat, Sep 18, 1982

· City: Hanover

· State: Pennsylvania

Fort Walton Beach Playground Daily News Saturday, October 9, 1982, Fort Walton Beach, Florida

...>* million patents,” said Stuart Basefsky, assistant librarian at the facility. Because it is “the foremost... .... “It makes it quite interesting,” Basefskysaid “They tend to be a little bit paranoid. They... ...7,500 reels of microfilm.Basefsky says searching for a patent can be an inventive experience...

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· Date: Sat, Oct 9, 1982

· City: Fort Walton Beach

· State: Florida

Farmington Daily Times Sunday, October 3, 1982, Farmington, New Mexico

...% million patents," said Stuart Basefsky, assistant librarian at the facility. Because it is "the... ...makes it quite interesting," Basefsky said. "They tend to be a little bit paranoid... ...7,500 reels of microfilm. Basefsky says searching for a patent can be an inventive experience...

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· Date: Sun, Oct 3, 1982

· City: Farmington

· State: New Mexico

Hillsdale Daily News Thursday, September 23, 1982, Hillsdale, Michigan

...4^ million patents,” said Stuart Basefsky, assistant librarian at the facility. Because it is “the foremost... .... “It makes it quite interesting,” Basefskysaid. “They tend to be a little bit paranoid. They... ...7,500 reels of microfilm. Basefsky says searching for a patent can be an inventive experience...

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· Date: Thu, Sep 23, 1982

· City: Hillsdale

· State: Michigan

Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph Saturday, October 16, 1982, Colorado Springs, Colorado

...4% million patents,” said Stuart Basefsky, assistant librarian at the facility. Because it is “t|ie... .... “It makes it quite interesting,” Basefsky said. “They tend to be a little bit paranoid. They... ...7,500 reels of microfilm. Basefskysays searching for a patent can be an inventive experience...

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· Date: Sat, Oct 16, 1982

· City: Colorado Springs

· State: Colorado

NCSU/ D. H. Hill Library Historic Documents related to the contributions of Stuart Basefsky

Monday, May 23, 2016

CCR REPORT [Basefsky] Jurisdocs: Newsletter of the AALL Government Documents SIS, vol. 5, no. 1 Fall 1982, page 11.

AALL meeting in San Diego, Patents Searching - Basic, Monday, July 2, 4:30-6:00 p.m., presented by Stuart Basefsky

[Formation of Bibliographic Citation Committee, Basefsky Chair], American Association of Law Libraries Newsletter, Vol. 12, page 16 12 AALL Newsl. 1 (1980-1981)

[COMMITTEE ON CITATION REFORM AND REVISION (CCRR)] [Basefsky], American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) Newsletter, Vol. 13 September 1981 No. 2 pages 33-34

Thursday, April 21, 2016

Countrywide Coverage on PATENT IDEAS story in 1982 [Stuart Basefsky]

Joplin Globe Sunday, October 24, 1982, Joplin, Missouri

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

TECHNICAL TRANSLATIONS: CREATING A SPECIAL COLLECTION WITH THE AID OF GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS AND PROGRAMS,by Stuart Basefsky in DTTP, vol.9. no. 5, Sept. 1981, pages 187, 188.

Patent Library Has A Listing of Inventors' Bright Ideas [Stuart Basefsky], Kentucky New Era, September 27, 1982, page 6