Senior Library Information Specialist (Persian/Farsi)
$85,000–$110,000 year
HybridDayton, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Conduct advanced Persian/Farsi-language research using commercial databases, publicly available information, and commercially available resources to support Government research requirements. Identify, evaluate, and acquire Persian/Farsi-language books, journals, reports, conference proceedings, standards, technical publications, digital resources, and subscription services while monitoring emerging scientific, technical, industrial, political, and cultural publications. Establish professional relationships with publishers, vendors, research institutes, and information providers worldwide to provide timely notifications of new resources. Create and maintain descriptive metadata, including English translations or transliterations of titles, abstracts, and publication information for the Library's Content Management System. Assist with cataloging foreign-language materials, administer electronic resources by maintaining accurate subscription information and usage data, and prepare summaries, reports, and information products documenting research activities and customer support. Collaborate with fellow language specialists, librarians, and technical staff to improve workflows and enhance information discovery services.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizen
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Near-native proficiency in reading and writing Persian/Farsi, with the ability to translate or summarize technical publications accurately in English
- Demonstrated understanding of Persian/Farsi 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 Persian/Farsi academic publishing, government publications, and commercial information vendors
- Experience working in secure or controlled information environments
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