70 FISH AND GAME COMMISSION 



American Fisheries Society. Transactions 



How California is measuring the angler's catch. By Richard S. Croker. vol. 

 GG (193G), pp. 301-30.-, 1937. 



California Conservationist. (Department of Natural Resources, Sacramento) 



The staff has contributed articles and notes to this monthly magazine. In addi- 

 tion, excerpts from "California Fish and Game" and "Fish Bulletins" have been 

 published in the "Conservationist." 



Pacific Fisherman. (Seattle) 



Sardine tagging in California. By John F. .Tanssen. .Tr. vol. 3.5, no. 7, June, 

 p. 43, 1937. 



LIBRARY 



The library occupies an important niche in the fisheries research 

 work of the Laboratory. Its collection of literature on marine biologi- 

 cal subjects, especially fish and fisheries, is not only of use to the purely 

 scientific person but also to the man eng-aged in commercial enterprises. 

 The number of people consulting the library is increasing constantly. 

 Perhaps in some cases it is the result of present economic conditions 

 which press men to investigate other fields of occupation with a view 

 of entering them if feasible. 



Two methods of increasing the use of the library have been ini- 

 tiated. A list of the literature received during each month is compiled 

 and distributed to the employees of the Division stationed away from 

 headquarters. In this way they are informed of the current publi- 

 cations which are made available to them. The list is also supplied to 

 those not in the employ of the Division who have requested copies. 

 This was begun in 1987. A circulating library for the use of the 

 employees, especially the wardens, was started in 1938 and is meeting 

 with success in that it reaches those who have no adequate means of 

 securing books otherwise. 



During the biennial period, 7037 pamphlets and 197 books were 

 added, making a total of 31,365 ])amphlets and 2102 bound volumes 

 in the library (June 30, 1938). In 1937, the library was enlarged to 

 take care of the increased number of volumes, accumulated over a period 

 of about twenty years, and additional shelving units were secured. 

 The libraiy now occupies practically the entire upper floor of the Lab- 

 oratory building. 



PUBLIC TALKS 



Members of the research staff, when called upon, give talks on 

 marine fisheries before nature clubs, service organizations and scien- 

 tific societies. During the biennium 75 such talks, including five radio 

 talks, were given by staff members. 



ASSISTANCE BY THE BUREAU OF PATROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT 



The successful operation of our statistical system has depended 

 upon the field work of law enforcement officers of the Division of Fish 

 and Game, and the gathering of much of our biological data has been 

 possible only through the whole-hearted cooperation of these same offi- 

 cers. We are most deeply indebted to the men of the Marine Patrol 

 Detail, who have given us assistance far beyond the requirements of 

 mere cooperation and have cheerfully made our needs a part of their 

 own work. 



