Some examples of things we have that might be useful are below. Remember keys, field guides, etc., may be helpful depending on your overall research approach.
Do not reject out of hand methods that are place-based (such as Pacific NW). Techniques are often transferable)
Be careful searching for specific species when you are searching for books. With both books and journals, be prepared to go back up (e.g., dusky gopher frog to gopher frog to frog)
Use subject terms you encounter as keywords to expand your results.
Approach
Capability
Comparative
Count
Craft
Estimating
Form
Investigating
Manner
Method
Methodology
Monitoring*
Optimizing
Plan
Procedure*
Processes
Protocol
Strategy
Study
Style
System
Survey*
Tactic