Signing up is easy! Simply create a Sourcery account, identify your preferred location, and then set up your payout account. You will have to confirm you're able to fulfill the duties and responsibilities associated with being a Sourcerer.

Please note that Sourcerers who earn over $600 will receive a 1099 tax document.

You can find available jobs in the "Find a Job" screen. Select a location and choose the jobs that work for you!

You can scan materials using a free scanning app on a device that has scanning capabilities, like a cell phone or tablet. Keep in mind archival material tends to be very fragile, so you'll want to ensure you are not using flash when making your scans. Our Sourcerer Handbook has detailed recommended steps for creating scans.

Each job provides the same $22.50 base pay to cover your time to access the materials in the reading room.

In addition, you will be paid $0.27 per scan returned to the requester. The requester pre-authorizes a certain number of scans, which sets the maximum payout for the job. The final payout will be determined by the number of scans returned.

At this time, Sourcerers receive 90% of the Researcher’s payment and Sourcery retains 10% to cover transaction fees, support users, and develop the service. Our generous funding from the Mellon Foundation allows us to experiment with pricing and iterate as we seek a path to sustainability to maintain the platform.

Sourcery uses the Stripe platform to manage payments and payouts – you will set up a payout account with Stripe when you create your account. Once you've completed a job, the Sourcery team will confirm your materials and trigger your payout which you can expect to hit your bank account within 14 business days depending on your bank.