Chengzhi Wang

Chengzhi Wang serves as Collection Development/Reference Librarian (Chinese) and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Architecture, Planning and Preservation at Columbia University's Starr East Asian Library, where he is responsible for Chinese collections and services.

Dr. Wang earned his M.S. in Library and Information Science and Ph.D. in Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior to joining Columbia in 2003, he worked at the Princeton University library, bringing extensive professional experience to his current position.

• Education: M.S. and Ph.D. from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Professional History: Princeton University Library (pre-2003), Columbia University (2003-present)
• Editorial Role: English Editor of the Journal of Library and Information Science (2012-2016)

Wang's research focuses on library and information science, library history, bibliometrics, webmetrics, and Chinese educational policy. His expertise centers on Chinese archival resources in North American institutions, particularly materials from the Republican China era (1911-1949) and the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. He has made significant contributions to documenting and organizing Chinese historical collections in American academic libraries.

His publications reveal a consistent scholarly trajectory examining Chinese historical archives in North American repositories. Wang's work bridges library science with Chinese historical studies, creating essential reference tools for researchers. His books correct common errors in library records and provide comprehensive descriptions of archival materials, enhancing accessibility to these important historical resources.

From 2012 to 2016, Wang served as English Editor for the Journal of Library and Information Science, co-published by the Chinese American Library Association and the National Taiwan Normal University. While specific grant information isn't detailed in available materials, his sustained publication record indicates ongoing scholarly activity in his specialized fields.

As Chinese Studies Librarian at Columbia's Starr East Asian Library, Wang manages one of the most significant Chinese collections outside Asia, supporting research in Chinese history, politics, and culture through his expertise in collection development and archival resources.