Oriental Collections Librarian

At a glance

• Rate agreed per projectPaid weekly in USD
• Hourly or per-task contractIndependent contractor · Expert
• 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 find, identify and describe Urdu, Persian and Arabic books and manuscripts held in libraries around the world.

Key responsibilities

• Identify significant holdings in library and archive catalogs
• Check and improve bibliographic records for items we digitize
• Advise on transliteration of names and titles in catalogs
• Review AI answers on bibliography and library research

Ideal qualifications

• Professional experience with Oriental, Asian or Middle Eastern collections
• Reading knowledge of at least two of Urdu, Persian and Arabic
• Familiarity with library catalogs and union catalogs
• Clear written English

Nice to have

• A library science degree
• Knowledge of Library of Congress romanization tables

More about the opportunity

Much of the written heritage of South Asia is spread across libraries in Europe, North America and the region. Librarians who know these collections help us build datasets that cover the full range of the tradition.

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.

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