Senior Chinese Library Information Specialist

Lsslibraries; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

LAC Federal is seeking a Senior Library Information Specialist (Chinese Language) to support a federal intelligence information center. The role involves specialized research, collection development, acquisitions, and information services for the Air Force's scientific and technical intelligence mission.

The successful candidate will manage Chinese-language publications, create metadata, support cataloging and CMS entry, and ensure security compliance.

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced Chinese-language research using databases and publicly available information to support Government research requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and acquire Chinese-language publications and digital resources.
• Monitor emerging publications relevant to customer organizations and provide timely notifications of new resources.
• Establish professional relationships with publishers, vendors, and information providers worldwide.
• Provide research assistance and respond to RFIs involving scientific and technical information resources.
• Create and maintain descriptive metadata, including English translations of Chinese-language titles and abstracts for the CMS.
• Assist with cataloging and creation of brief bibliographic records for foreign-language materials.
• Support administration of electronic resources by maintaining subscription information and usage data.
• Prepare summaries, reports, and information products documenting research activities and acquisitions.
• Collaborate with language specialists, librarians, and staff to improve workflows and information discovery services.
• Ensure compliance with Government security requirements, copyright restrictions, licensing agreements, and contract quality standards.

Skills

Chinese language

English communication

Research databases

Metadata creation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MARC21

OCLC Connexion

Job description

LAC Federal is seeking a Senior Library Information Specialist (Chinese Language) to support a federal intelligence information center. The role involves specialized research, collection development, acquisitions, and information services for the Air Force's scientific and technical intelligence mission.

The successful candidate will manage Chinese-language publications, create metadata, support cataloging and CMS entry, and ensure security compliance.