Cecilia Zhang
- Chinese Studies Librarian
Contact Info
Biography —
Cecilia Zhang is the Chinese Studies Librarian at the University of Kansas. In this role since 2022, she has been constantly curating and acquiring research materials in both Chinese and English from mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and global publishers. She also manages the library's digital collections, overseeing access to essential databases, e-books, and historical newspapers. As a subject specialist, Cecilia Zhang directly supports research, teaching, and learning, partnering with faculty and students whose work intersects with Chinese studies.
Education —
Selected Publications —
Zhang, C., Wang, B., Ye, S., & Khamo. (2025). Proposing A Critical AI Literacy Framework for Academic Librarians: A Case Study of a Database-Anchored GenAI Tool for Chinese Studies. The International Journal of Librarianship, 10(2), 34–47. https://doi.org/10.23974/ijol.2025.vol10.2.431
Wang, B., Zhang, C., Khamo, & Ye, S. (2024). Facing the Era of Generative Artificial intelligence: Strategies of Information and Digital Literacy in Chinese Studies. IFLA Journal. https://doi.org/10.1177/03400352241291905
Zhang, C. (2024). Beyond Boundaries: Evaluating BL/Yaoi Subject Headings in Academic Library Classification. Journal of East Asian Libraries, 2024(179), Article 2. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jeal/vol2024/iss179/2
Groetsema, J., Zhang, C., Ovsak, A., & Machuca-Galvez, M. (2024). Nurturing Resilience: Cultivating Interdisciplinary Connections in Library Pre-Tenure Cohorts. Kansas Library Association College and University Libraries Section Proceedings, 14(1), Article 4. https://doi.org/10.4148/2160-942X.1096
Selected Presentations —
Zhang, C. (2025, May 5). Artificial Intelligence Information Literacy in Academia: Challenges, Innovations, and Future Prospects. The Chinese American Librarians Association Canada Chapter 2025 Conference, Online.
Zhang C. (2025, March 15). Proposing A Critical AI Literacy Framework for Academic Librarians. The Society for Chinese Studies Librarian 2025 Annual Conference, Columbus, Ohio.
Zhang, C. (2024, May 29). Beyond Boundaries: Evaluating BL/Yaoi Subject Headings in Academic Library Classification. IFLA MCULTP Mini-Conference 2024, Online.
Wang, B., Zhang, C., Khamo, & Ye, S. (2024, March 14). Rules, Guidance, and Possible Future: Ethical Usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in The Academic Environment. Council on East Asian Libraries (CEAL) Annual Conference 2024, Seattle, WA.
Service —
CEAS Advisory Committee (2024-2028)
SCSL Board of Directors (2025-2029)