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BookLab Internship (ENGL388E)

BookLab is the English department's in-house makerspace (Tawes 3248) for traditional letterpress printing and the book arts. A member of the campus-wide Makerspace Initiative, we work with students, faculty, and other members of the campus community who use our wood and metal type collections to print posters, chapbooks, and much more.

We also have a 3D printer, a Glowforge laser cutter, and other resources for creative projects at the intersection of the creative arts, technology, and social justice.

We believe in the power of the press, and have a  commitment to diversity and social justice which informs much of the work we do. Check us out on Twitter and Instagram for a look at what we're currently up to: @umd_booklab

Interns will learn to use our unique equipment and resources, and  assist others to do the same. They will help staff the space and participate in our public programming and events. This would be an excellent internship for anyone interested in publishing, the book industry, the creative arts, graphic design, and media and communication.

Application for ENGL 388E

After filling out the following general items, you'll need to provide contact information for two references.  Also, at the bottom of the form, you'll be asked for a one-page description of why you would like to participate in this internship.  Finally, please provide two samples of academic writing.  Thank you.

General Information

in format MM/YYYY

References

List the name and contact information for one Professor or Academic Reference

Reference

Documents

In addition to filling out and submitting the application cover sheet above, please submit the following here in Word, PDF, or RTF format:
An approximately one-page description of why you would like to participate in this internship. Include a discussion of your qualifications, such as related coursework, and your past experiences working with other people.
One file only.
40 MB limit.
Allowed types: txt, rtf, pdf, doc, docx.
After submitting this form it will be reviewed by Matthew Kirschenbaum, one of BookLab's co-directors. You will not be able to register for this course until given permission. If you have questions, please contact Professor Kirschenbaum at mgk@umd.edu
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