Senior Library Information Specialist (Chinese - NASIC)
$85,000–$110,000 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Conduct advanced Chinese-language research using commercial databases and publicly available information to support scientific and technical intelligence missions. Identify, evaluate, and acquire Chinese-language books, journals, reports, and digital resources while establishing relationships with publishers and vendors worldwide. Create descriptive metadata, including English translations and transliterations, for the Library's Content Management System and assist with cataloging foreign-language materials. Respond to Requests for Information regarding scientific and technical resources and prepare summaries documenting research activities and customer support. Ensure compliance with Government security requirements, copyright restrictions, and contract quality standards while collaborating with fellow language specialists to improve workflows.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizen
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Near-native proficiency in reading and writing Simplified and Traditional Chinese, with the ability to translate or summarize technical publications accurately in English
- Demonstrated understanding of Chinese 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
Desired Qualifications
- Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS/MLS) from an ALA-accredited institution
- Two or more years of professional experience supporting libraries, research organizations, intelligence programs, or scientific information centers
- Experience acquiring or managing foreign-language library collections
- Experience cataloging foreign-language materials using MARC21, RDA, OCLC Connexion, or other integrated library systems
- Familiarity with scientific and technical information resources, engineering literature, patents, standards, or defense-related publications
- Experience administering electronic resources, subscription databases, or digital repositories
- Knowledge of metadata standards, authority control, taxonomy development, or multilingual metadata creation
- Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or other federal agencies
- Familiarity with Chinese academic publishing, government publications, and commercial information vendors
- Experience working in secure or controlled information environments
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