Senior Library Information Specialist, Russian

Library Systems & Services, LLC

Senior Library Information Specialist supporting the Department of Air Force's scientific and technical intelligence mission. Providing research and information services for Russian-language publications in a secure federal environment.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeDayton • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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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.

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Near-Native Proficiency In RussianExperience Cataloging Foreign-Language MaterialsProficiency Using Research DatabasesMaster Of Library And Information Science (MLIS/MLS)Experience Supporting Department Of Defense

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Hard Skills

Russian-Language ResearchTranslation Of Technical PublicationsCataloging Using MARC21Metadata Standards KnowledgeDigital Resource AdministrationAcquisition Of Foreign-Language CollectionsScientific And Technical Information FamiliaritySubscription Database ManagementBibliographic Record CreationUsage Data Maintenance

Soft Skills

Excellent Written And Verbal CommunicationStrong Organizational SkillsAbility To Manage Multiple AssignmentsCollaborative TeamworkCustomer-Focused Approach

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteCommercial Research DatabasesOpen-Source Research ToolsContent Management System (CMS)Integrated Library Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipGovernment Security Credentials

Industry Keywords

Russian Academic PublishingIntelligence CommunityFederal AgenciesCopyright ComplianceDigital Repositories

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 MARC21, RDA, OCLC Connexion, or other integrated library systems (preferred).
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).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long-Term Disability
Training & Development