04 June 2007

CHINA RISING

Whether you work in a firm, a law school, or a government library, China lurks on your horizon. Here’s a chance to find out about the legal information landscape in the world’s next superpower.

On Sunday (5:15 - 6:15 p.m.), the FCIL-SIS presents a panel discussion featuring FCIL Schaffer Grant recipient Cheng Zhen, Director of the Reference Department at the National Library of China (Beijing); and Wei Luo. The panel will be moderated by Sergio Stone.

Panelists will discuss government publications, freedom of government information, and legal research sources.

Cheng Zhen is Director of the Reference Department at the National Library of China in Beijing. Wei Luo, Director of Technical Services and Lecturer in Law at Washington University School of Law, has published numerous books and articles focusing on Chinese law. Sergio Stone is the Foreign, International & Comparative Law Librarian at Denver University, and the current chair of the Asian Law Interest Group within FCIL-SIS.

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