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Archivist & Digitization Specialist

Rate agreed per project

Hourly or per-task contractRemoteFlexible, part-timePaid weekly in USD

At a glance

  • Rate agreed per projectPaid weekly in USD
  • Hourly or per-task contractIndependent contractor · Specialist
  • RemoteWork from anywhere with a stable connection.
  • Flexible, part-timeChoose your own hours.
  • Ongoing, project-based Starts when a matching project opens · Rolling applications

Role overview

Help us work with archives, museums, universities and libraries: handle collections, capture high-quality scans and keep provenance records.

Key responsibilities

  • Plan and supervise scanning of books and manuscripts
  • Record source, rights and provenance for every item
  • Liaise with holding institutions

Ideal qualifications

  • Library, archive or museum experience
  • Careful handling of fragile material

Nice to have

  • Degree in library science, history or museum studies

Compensation and contract terms

  • Hourly or per task, in USD. Your rate is agreed per project.
  • Hourly or per-task contract. You are engaged as an independent contractor.
  • Remote. Flexible, part-time, on your own schedule.
  • Paid weekly in USD for approved work.
  • Projects can be extended, shortened or ended early depending on project needs and quality.

Application process

  1. ApplyCreate a free profile and upload your CV.
  2. InterviewAbout 20 minutes. You need a laptop or desktop with a camera and microphone.
  3. ID and credential checkWe verify your identity and the qualifications the role needs.
  4. Matched to projectsOnce verified, you are invited to paid projects that fit your skills.

Free to apply. Vettedlance never charges candidates, and will never ask you to pay for training, tests or equipment.

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