Apply advanced English and Arabic editing skills as a Graduate Student Copy Editor and Proofreader with McGill University Libraries. Review scholarly papers carefully.

Exclusively available to McGill graduate students, this part-time position supports publication of proceedings from the Fourth Abu Dhabi International Manuscripts Conference. Under the co-editors’ supervision, you will review fourteen papers in English and Arabic. Your work will address spelling, grammar, formatting, citations, titles, subtitles, and visual materials. The assignment requires organized, independent work using Word, Acrobat,



and related technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Correct spelling and grammar errors in fourteen papers
• Check formatting against authors’ guidelines
• Review citations for APA accuracy and consistency
• Communicate with the editors about editorial work
• Integrate images, figures, and illustrations within text

Requirements:

• Current McGill graduate student status
• Fluency and excellent written skills in English and Arabic
• Robust editorial, organizational, and communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including Word and Acrobat
• High school diploma and one year related experience

Use bilingual proofreading, citation formatting, and careful document review to support McGill Libraries’ scholarly manuscript proceedings publication.