Bio


I am the Chinese studies librarian at the East Asia Library, responsible for reference service, instruction and collection development for the Chinese collection. I select Chinese language materials for all formats in humanities and social sciences. I help students, faculty and visiting scholars finding information they need for their research, teaching and studies. Prior to coming to Stanford University, I also worked as Chinese librarian at the Duke University Library.

Current Role at Stanford


As Chinese studies librarian, I collect materials in all formats in Chinese language and provide research assistance for the Chinese studies. I serve as a liaison to the faculty in different departments and centers in the field of Chinese studies. I manage Chinese special collections and variety of projects in processing and promotion of Chinese collection at the East Asia Library.

Education & Certifications


  • BA, Fudan University, China, History (1981)
  • MLS, Syracuse University, Library and information science (2006)

Professional Affiliations and Activities


  • Member, Society of Chinese Studies Librarians (2009 - Present)
  • Member, Council on East Asian Libraries (2000 - Present)
  • Member, Association for Asian Studies (2000 - Present)

All Publications


  • From collection curation to knowledge creation: Exploring new roles of academic librarians in digital humanities research Journal of Academic Librarianship Zhang, Y., Xue, S., Xue, Z. 2021; Volume 47 ( Issue 21)
  • Recording Chinese grassroots NGOs-A web archiving project Journal of East Asia Libraries Xue, Z., Yang, J., Long, Y. 2019; 168
  • A Scholarly Review of Chinese Studies in North America Zhang, H., Xue, Z., Jiang, s., Lugar, G. Association for Asian Studies. 2013
  • Writing city history at the grassroots: Jiedaozhi and their research value Frontiers of History in China Xue, Z., Zhang, H. 2011; 6 (4)
  • Chinese studies in North America-Researches and Resources Zhang, H., Jiang, S., Xue, Z. Beijing: Zhonghua shuju. 2010