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Fish and Fishing

A brief guide to archival and other resources about the history of sport & commercial fish and fishing, with a focus on the holdings of Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections.

OneSearch

Western Libraries' Catalog: OneSearch

 

Western Libraries' catalog, OneSearch, provides searchable information about holdings at Western Libraries and other research libraries in the region, including those found in other archives and special collections. 

To learn more about how to use Western Libraries' Catalog, check out the OneSearch Library Guide and this short video tutorial from the Hacherl Reading & Writing Studio. And visit SPOT for more helpful online library tutorials!

You may find it useful to search OneSearch using some of the following search terms:

  • Fishery law and legislation
  • Fisheries
  • Fly fishing
  • Fly tying
  • Fly tyers
  • Salmon fishing
  • Salmon fisheries
  • Salmon canning industry
  • Indians of North America -- Northwest, Pacific -- Fishing law and legislation
  • Lummi Indians -- Fishing

Other Suggested Resources

Other Suggested Resources

 

Databases

Western Libraries Databases

 

Western Libraries provides access to a wide variety of article and research databases (a WWU log-in is required). In addition to the examples listed below, make sure to visit the Library Guide to Databases A-Z. To learn more about how to use Western Libraries' databases, check out this short video tutorial from the Hacherl Research and Writing Studio, and/or ask staff at the Libraries' Reference Desk for assistance.

Hacherl Studio

Hacherl Research & Writing Studio

 

The Hacherl Research & Writing Studio provides support for research, reading, and writing across all subjects. They can help with...

  • Brainstorming
  • Thesis statements
  • Reading and analyzing academic texts
  • Finding and using sources
  • Citations
  • Proofreading tips
  • Organization and flow
  • Cover letters, resumes, and applications
  • Creative writing
  • And more!