The Salton Sea: a selective annotated bibliography

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide a selective bibliography for reference librarians with sources they can use for helping patrons researching the Salton Sea.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper shows recently published or created works, which aim is to provide authoritative and scholarly information. With the exception of two, all sources are current and aid in fundamental research. The sources are sorted into sections: books, articles, reports, and websites.

Findings

The paper provides a critique of each source and its informational value. Each section includes the key sources available.

Research limitations/implications

The paper implies it is not a comprehensive list, of which would number in the hundreds and would date back several decades.

Practical implications

This paper is a very useful resource for anyone seeking information about the Salton Sea, ecological conservation, avian habitats/flyways, and inland water policy.

Originality/value

The bibliography in this paper fills an identified need and offers users a starting point as well as further information/readings.

Citation

Payne, W. (2006), "The Salton Sea: a selective annotated bibliography", Reference Services Review, Vol. 34 No. 2, pp. 316-321. https://doi.org/10.1108/00907320610669533