Senior Library Information Specialist, Russian

• Conduct advanced Russian-language research using commercial databases, publicly available information (PAI), and commercially available information (CAI) resources to support Government research requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and acquire Russian-language books, journals, reports, conference proceedings, standards, technical publications, digital resources, and subscription services.
• Monitor emerging scientific, technical, industrial, political, and cultural publications relevant to customer organizations and provide timely notifications of new resources.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with publishers, vendors, research institutes, and information providers worldwide.
• Provide research assistance and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) involving scientific and technical information resources.
• Create and maintain descriptive metadata, including English translations or transliterations of Russian-language titles, abstracts, and publication information for the Library's Content Management System (CMS).
• Assist with cataloging and creation of brief bibliographic records for foreign-language materials.
• Support administration of electronic resources by maintaining accurate subscription information and usage data.
• Prepare summaries, reports, and information products documenting research activities, acquisitions, and customer support provided during each reporting period.
• Collaborate with fellow language specialists, librarians, and technical staff to improve workflows, enhance information discovery services, and support continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Government security requirements, copyright restrictions, licensing agreements, and contract quality standards.

• U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Near-native proficiency in reading and writing Russian, with the ability to translate or summarize technical publications accurately in English.
• Demonstrated understanding of Russian social, political, scientific, and cultural environments.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency using commercial and open-source research databases, web search tools, and digital information resources.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous assignments and changing priorities.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, customer-focused environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required Government security credentials.
• Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS/MLS) from an ALA-accredited institution (preferred).
• Two or more years of professional experience supporting libraries, research organizations, intelligence programs, or scientific information centers (preferred).
• Experience acquiring or managing foreign-language library collections (preferred).
• Experience cataloging foreign-language materials using MARC
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• Familiarity with scientific and technical information resources, engineering literature, patents, standards, or defense-related publications (preferred).
• Experience administering electronic resources, subscription databases, or digital repositories (preferred).
• Knowledge of metadata standards, authority control, taxonomy development, or multilingual metadata creation (preferred).
• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or other federal agencies (preferred).
• Familiarity with Russian academic publishing, government publications, and commercial information vendors (preferred).
• Experience working in secure or controlled information environments (preferred).

Demonstrates advanced Russian-language research capabilities, including proficiency in translating technical publications and managing foreign-language library collections. Possesses strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a customer-focused environment while ensuring compliance with government standards.

• Near-Native Proficiency In Russian
• Experience Cataloging Foreign-Language Materials
• Proficiency Using Research Databases
• Master Of Library And Information Science (MLIS/MLS)
• Experience Supporting Department Of Defense

• Russian-Language Research
• Translation Of Technical Publications
• Cataloging Using MARC
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• Metadata Standards Knowledge
• Digital Resource Administration
• Acquisition Of Foreign-Language Collections
• Scientific And Technical Information Familiarity
• Subscription Database Management
• Bibliographic Record Creation
• Usage Data Maintenance

• Excellent Written And Verbal Communication
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Ability To Manage Multiple Assignments
• Collaborative Teamwork
• Customer-Focused Approach

• U.S. Citizenship
• Government Security Credentials

• Russian…