Do Space

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Do Space
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Do Space
EstablishedNovember 2015 (2015-11)
Location5111 N 90th St, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Coordinates 41°18′17″N96°03′06″W / 41.304604°N 96.051688°W / 41.304604; -96.051688
Public transit access Metro Area Transit
Buses: 2, 8, 18, 92, 98
Website dospace.org

Do Space is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community technology center in Omaha, Nebraska. The center's services include a digital library, an educational center, and small makerspace featuring 3D printing technology. [1] [2] The library opened in 2015.

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History

Do Space was announced in 2014 as Omaha's first digital library and would be located in a former Borders Bookstore in Central Omaha. [3] The building underwent major renovations, in 2015 and officially opened that fall. [4] The building was designed by HDR, Inc. and was remodeled by Kiewit Corporation. [5]

Do Space began partnerships with various organizations, including Metropolitan Community College and Omaha Public Library. [5] Do Space is managed by the non-profit Community Information Trust, which itself is managed by local Omaha philanthropic organization, Heritage Services. [6]

In 2023, the building was demolished to make way for the construction of the Omaha Central Public Library. [7] In preparation for the construction, Do Space temporarily moved to the Milton R. Abraham's Branch of the Omaha Public Library. [8] Do Space will occupy the second floor of the library upon its completion in 2026. [9]

Services

Patrons can use Apple, Windows, and Ubuntu computers that have office, CAD and graphics programs and can access Omaha Public Library databases while at Do Space. [10] Do Space also has tablets and laptops for use, as well a 3D lab that has 3D printers, 3D scanners, and a laser cutter. There are large-format printers as well as break-out rooms with touch screen bulletin boards. [11]

Do Space provides its services free to the public, except for expendables like printing and 3D materials. [12] There are dedicated spaces for small children, teens, as well as adults. [13] There is a group specifically geared towards seniors that incorporates peer-style information-sharing. [14] Metropolitan Community College holds classes on the second floor. [15] Do Space provides a meeting space to nurture an innovation incubator and various community tech groups meet there. [11]

Leadership

In February 2015, Rebecca Stavick, co-founder of the civic hacking group Open Nebraska and former Omaha Public Library employee, [16] was hired as the executive director of Do Space. [17] Michael Sauers, formerly with the Nebraska Library Commission, is the Director of Technology. [18]

References

  1. ↑ Peet, Lisa (April 27, 2015). "Rebecca Stavick, Omaha's First Digital Librarian". Library Journal . Retrieved January 14, 2016.
  2. ↑ Moring, Roseann (November 7, 2015). "A promise of something for everyone at Do Space grand opening". Omaha World-Herald . Retrieved January 14, 2016.
  3. ↑ Goodrich, Nicole (December 4, 2014). "Omaha's first digital library to open next fall". KETV . Retrieved January 14, 2016.
  4. ↑ Kelly, Bill (November 30, 2015). "Will A Nebraska Community Tech Center Force Us To Consider Libraries Without Books?". NET Nebraska . Retrieved January 14, 2016.
  5. 1 2 Knapp Schubert, Katie (November 2, 2015). "Omaha's digital library, Do Space, to open this weekend". KIOS . Retrieved January 14, 2016.
  6. ↑ Jordan, Steve (June 1, 2014). "Heritage Services' 25 years of tapping donors leaves mark on city". Omaha World-Herald . Retrieved January 14, 2016.
  7. ↑ reports, 6 News staff (July 13, 2023). "Do Space demolition making way for new Omaha central library". www.wowt.com. Retrieved August 25, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ↑ Safchik, Joey (May 24, 2023). "'It means great things for Omaha': Do Space relocation makes room for Omaha's new central library". KETV. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
  9. ↑ "New Omaha Central Public Library to open at current Do Space site". WOWT. May 24, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
  10. ↑ Price, Gary (December 3, 2014). "Non-Profit Group Plans to Open Omaha's First Digital Library, Omaha Public Library Will Be a Partner". INFOdocket at Library Journal . Retrieved January 14, 2016.
  11. 1 2 "dream it / do it: Do Space". metroQUARTERLY. Spring 2016. pp. 32–39. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
  12. ↑ Peet, Lisa (April 27, 2015). "Rebecca Stavick, Omaha's First Digital Librarian". Library Journal . Retrieved January 14, 2016.
  13. ↑ Chiodo, Joe (January 29, 2016). "A lot to do at Do Space". WOWT . Retrieved August 1, 2016.
  14. ↑ Kszystyniak, Andrea (February 27, 2016). "Senior Cyber Society helps older tech amateurs navigate a digital world". Omaha World-Herald . Retrieved August 1, 2016.
  15. ↑ Burbach, Christopher (November 4, 2015). "A workshop for people to learn and create, $7M digital library Do Space is eager to open". Omaha World-Herald . Retrieved January 14, 2016.
  16. ↑ Williams, David (October 22, 2014). "Rebecca Stavick: The (Data) Giving Tree". Omaha Magazine. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
  17. ↑ "New digital library director announced". KETV . February 26, 2015. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
  18. ↑ Tamayo, GinaLisa (December 25, 2015). "Do Space presents modern technology at Saturday's grand opening". KETV . Retrieved January 14, 2016.
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