Become a Sourcerer!

Signing up to be a Sourcerer is an easy and intuitive process, but what does being a Sourcerer actually entail? Read on for a detailed description of the duties, responsibilities, and required skills associated with being a Sourcerer.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain a Sourcery app account;
Identify your preferred location;
Claim and fulfill scanning jobs at local archives.

Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of proper archival etiquette;
Knowledge of proper techniques for handling and scanning fragile archival material;
Access to a cell phone, tablet, or other device(s) capable of taking acceptable reference-quality scans, accessing the internet, and otherwise able to fully complete jobs and communicate with Researchers and Sourcery administrators in the Sourcery app;
Ability to provide reference-quality scans that are legible, clear, straight, well lit, and complete;
Ability to return the scans in collated PDF(s) that reflect the order of materials and clearly distinguish between separate folders, boxes, or containers to facilitate proper citation.

Compensation

Each Sourcery job pays:

$22.50 base pay for retrieval of the materials;
$0.27 per scan returned.

Payments are made via Stripe and deposit directly in your bank account. Sourcerers who earn more than $600 will receive a 1099 tax document.

Locations

Sourcery jobs are available in over 40 cities across the United States!

If your city is not listed, suggest it through the app and the Sourcery Team will be in touch.

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