Olin Library
Wenxian Zhang
Head of Archives & Special Collections, Professor
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* While Professor Susan Montgomery is on sabbatical, I am available to teach relevant classes for these subject areas during Fall 2023 - Spring 2024.
About Wenxian
Wenxian is a member of the Rollins faculty since 1995. He is the liaison to the Anthropology and Asian Studies at Rollins, a research associate of the Rollins China Center, a recipient of the Cornell Distinguished Faculty Service Award, and the Arthur Vining Davis Fellow. He is also a recipient of the Patrick D. Smith Award for his academic work with Dr. Maurice O’Sullivan on A Trip to Florida for Health and Sport (FHS Press, 2010).
In addition to articles on library information studies, historical research, and Chinese business management, his recent book publications related to China include The Biographical Dictionary of New Chinese Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders (Edward Elgar, 2009), A Guide to the Top 100 Companies in China (World Scientific, 2010), The Entrepreneurial and Business Elites of China: The Chinese Returnees Who Have Shaped Modern China (Emerald, 2011), and A Winter in Sunshine (Shanghai University Press, 2012).
Education & Experience
I'm available to answer any questions you may have through an appointment or by chat, teach a library instruction class, or collaborate in other ways.