Bob Goehlert Profile

Bob Goehlert

• Librarian for Economics, Political Science, Global Studies, Criminal Justice, & West European Studies

Education

• Indiana University, Department of Political Science, Ph.D., 1981

• Indiana University, School of Library and Information Science, M.L.S., 1976

• Indiana University, Department of Political Science, M.A., 1972

• University of Massachusetts, Departments of Political Science and Slavic Languages, B.A., 1970

• Oberlin College, Russian Language Program in the Soviet Union, 1969

Contact Information

goehlert@Indiana.edu

Herman B Wells Library E860

(812) 855-1609

Professional Experience

• Subject Specialist for Political Science, Economics, Criminal Justice Global and West European Studies.
  Indiana University Library, 1974-

• Acting Head, Interlibrary Services
  Indiana University Library, 1985-1986

• Visiting Librarian
  Parliamentary Library, Commonwealth of Australia , 1984

• Visiting Librarian
  Australian National University, Menzies Library , 1984

Awards and Grants

• Fulbright Senior Specialist Program, University of Zagreb, 2005

• Multidisciplinary Ventures Research Grant, Dean of Faculties Office, 2000

• Recipient of the Herbert and Virginia White Professional Development Award, 1998

• Research Grant, Office of International Programs, 1998

• Recipient of the first annual Marta Lange/CQ Award established in 1996 by ACRL’s Law and Political Science Section for distinguished contributions to bibliography and information service in political science or law.

• Beta Phi Mu, International Library Science Honor Society, 1977

• Grant‑in‑Aid of Research, Indiana University, 1985

• Research Grant, President's Council on the Social Sciences, Indiana University, 1984

• Research Grant, President's Council on International Programs, Indiana University, 1982

• Development Grant, Office of Learning Resources, Indiana University, 1976

Background

After receiving my PhD and MLS from Indiana University, I began my career as the Subject Specialist for Economics and Political Science in 1976. Since that time, my duties have expanded to include Criminal Justice, Global Studies and West European Studies. My principle areas of expertise are collection development and management, collection evaluation and analysis, and reference and research. I regularly teach Collection Development and Management in the School of Library and Information Science. I have also taught a course on Special Libraries at the University of Zagreb and on the Indianapolis campus of the School of Library and Information Science.

I have several areas of research interests. I have published numerous reference books dealing with American politics, especially the Congress and Presidency. Currently I am working on a database of films and documentaries dealing with the presidency as well as a bibliographic database on American political leaders, including presidents, congressmen, justices and cabinet members. I have had a long time interest in Australia, having worked there in 1984. I maintain a bibliographic database about the Commonwealth Parliament which is archived by the Pandora Project. I have also done two digital library projects involving the publications and photographs at the Archive of the League of Nations in Geneva. As a political scientist I have developed and taught two courses focusing on the concept of the American Dream, one looking at the concept as part of the fabric of American life and the other as it is projected abroad.

Selected Publications

Robert Goehlert and Marian Shaaban. The European Union: Basic Resources. Bloomington: Center for the Study of Global Change, Indiana University, 2004, 93p.

Robert Goehlert (Member of Advisory Board). World of Criminal Justice. Detroit: Gale, 2002. 2 vols.

Robert Goehlert and Marian Shaaban. UN Documentation: A Basic Guide. 2nd ed. Bloomington: Center for the Study of Global Change, Indiana University, 2002, 81p.

Robert Goehlert and Fenton Martin. Political Science Journal Information. 5th ed. Washington, DC: American Political Science Association, 2001. 152p.

Robert Goehlert and Anthony Stamatoplos. “Guide to Selected International Resources,” In Changing Perspectives on International Education: A Reader. Edited by Patrick O’Meara and Howard Mehlinger. Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2001, pp. 351-406.

Robert Goehlert and Fenton Martin. How to Research Elections. Washington, DC: Congressional Quarterly, 2000. 240p.

Robert Goehlert and Anthony Stamatoplos. “Resource Bibliography,” In Globalization and the Challenge of the New Century: A Reader. Edited by Patrick O’Meara, Howard Mehlinger,and Matthew Krain. Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2000, pp. 461-482.

Robert Goehlert and Fenton Martin. CQ’s Resource Guide to Modern Elections: An Annotated Bibliography 1960-1996. Washington, DC: Congressional Quarterly, 2000. 704p.

Robert Goehlert et al. International and Area Studies Resources: A Selected Guide. Title VI 40th Anniversary. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University, 1998. 123p.

Robert Goehlert and Fenton Martin. American Government and Politics: A Guide to Books for Teachers, Librarians and Students. Washington, DC: Congressional Quarterly, 1997. 204p.

Robert Goehlert and Fenton Martin. How to Research the Presidency. Washington, DC: Congressional Quarterly, 1996, 134p.

Robert Goehlert and Fenton Martin. How to Research the Congress. Washington, DC: Congressional Quarterly, 1996, 107p.

Robert Goehlert, Fenton Martin, and John Sayre. Members of Congress: A Bibliography. Washington, DC: Congressional Quarterly, 1996, 507p.

Robert Goehlert and Fenton Martin. The United States Congress: An Annotated Bibliography 1980-1993. Washington, DC: Congressional Quarterly, 1995, 640p. Chosen by Choice as an “Outstanding Academic Book 1995."

Robert Goehlert and Anthony C. Stamatoplos. The Chinese Economy: A Bibliography of Works in English. San Bernardino, CA: Borgo Press, 1995, 240p.

Robert Goehlert and Fenton Martin. How to Research the Supreme Court. Washington DC: Congressional Quarterly, 1992, 140p.

Robert Goehlert and Fenton Martin. The U.S. Supreme Court: A Bibliography. Washington, DC: Congressional Quarterly, 1990, 594p. Chosen by Choice as an "Outstanding Academic Book" in 1991.

Robert Goehlert. Congress and Law‑Making: Researching the Legislative Process. 2nd ed. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC‑Clio Press, 1989, 306p.

Robert Goehlert and Hugh Reynolds. The Executive Branch of the U.S. Government: A Bibliography. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1988, 380p.

Robert Goehlert. The Parliament of Australia: A Bibliography. Canberra: Department of Parliamentary Library, Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, 1988, 202p.

Robert Goehlert and Fenton Martin. The American Presidency: A Bibliography. Washington, DC: Congressional Quarterly, 1987, 506p. Chosen by Choice as an "Outstanding Academic Book," 1988.

Robert Goehlert and Fenton Martin. The American Presidents: A Bibliography. Washington, DC: Congressional Quarterly, 1987, 756p.

Robert Goehlert and Nels Gunderson. Government Regulation of Business: An Information Sourcebook. Phoenix: Onyx Press, 1987, 425p.

Robert Goehlert and Elizabeth Hoffmeister. The Department of State and American Diplomacy: A Bibliography. New York: Garland, 1986, 359p.

Robert Goehlert and Fred Musto. State Legislatures: A Bibliography. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC‑Clio Press, 1985, 229p.

Robert Goehlert and Fenton Martin. The Presidency: A Research Guide. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC‑Clio Press, 1984, 341p. Chosen by Choice as an "Outstanding Academic Book," 1985‑1986.

Robert Goehlert and Fenton Martin. Policy Analysis and Management: A Bibliography. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC‑Clio Press, 1984, 398p. Chosen by Choice as an "Outstanding Academic Book," 1985‑1986.

Robert Goehlert and Fenton Martin. The Parliament of Great Britain: A Bibliography. Lexington, MA: Lexington Books, 1982, 211p.

Robert Goehlert and John Sayre. The United States Congress: A Bibliography. New York: Free Press, 1982, 376p.

Robert Goehlert, Paula Baker and Elinor Ostrom. Metropolitan Reform: An Annotated Bibliography. Bloomington, IN: Workshop in Political Theory and Policy Analysis, 1979, 346p.

Robert Goehlert and Thomas Michalak. Reform of Local Government Structures in the United States. 1945‑1971: A Microfiche Library. Greenwich, CT: Johnson Associates, 1976, 273p., 836 microfiche.

PUBLICATIONS - WEBSITES

League of Nations Photo Archives
Parliament of Australia Database
Campaigns and Elections