Engineering:Do Space

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Short description: Non-profit community technology center in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.

Do Space
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Location5111 N 90th St, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] : 41°18′17″N 96°03′06″W / 41.304604°N 96.051688°W / 41.304604; -96.051688
Public transit accessMetro Area Transit
Buses: 2, 8, 18, 92, 98
Websitedospace.org

Do Space is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community technology center in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. 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.

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 (27 April 2015). "Rebecca Stavick, Omaha's First Digital Librarian". Library Journal. http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2015/04/people/rebecca-stavick-omahas-first-digital-librarian. Retrieved 14 January 2016. 
  2. ↑ Moring, Roseann (7 November 2015). "A promise of something for everyone at Do Space grand opening". Omaha World-Herald. http://www.omaha.com/news/metro/a-promise-of-something-for-everyone-at-do-space-grand/article_de1afbbe-8567-11e5-b99a-5beba3b1883d.html. Retrieved 14 January 2016. 
  3. ↑ Goodrich, Nicole (4 December 2014). "Omaha's first digital library to open next fall". KETV. http://www.ketv.com/news/omahas-first-digital-library-to-open-next-fall/30042116. Retrieved 14 January 2016. 
  4. ↑ Kelly, Bill (30 November 2015). "Will A Nebraska Community Tech Center Force Us To Consider Libraries Without Books?". NET Nebraska. http://netnebraska.org/article/news/1001826/will-nebraska-community-tech-center-force-us-consider-libraries-without-books. Retrieved 14 January 2016. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Knapp Schubert, Katie (2 November 2015). "Omaha's digital library, Do Space, to open this weekend". KIOS. http://kios.org/post/omahas-digital-library-do-space-open-weekend. Retrieved 14 January 2016. 
  6. ↑ Jordan, Steve (1 June 2014). "Heritage Services' 25 years of tapping donors leaves mark on city". Omaha World-Herald. http://www.omaha.com/news/metro/heritage-services-years-of-tapping-donors-leaves-mark-on-city/article_9f24ab89-ae7a-5504-9be1-da21fc1ad1cd.html. Retrieved 14 January 2016. 
  7. ↑ reports, 6 News staff (2023-07-13). "Do Space demolition making way for new Omaha central library" (in en). https://www.wowt.com/2023/07/12/do-space-demolition-making-way-new-omaha-central-library/. 
  8. ↑ Safchik, Joey (2023-05-24). "'It means great things for Omaha': Do Space relocation makes room for Omaha's new central library" (in en). https://www.ketv.com/article/do-space-makes-room-for-omaha-new-central-library/43994850. 
  9. ↑ "New Omaha Central Public Library to open at current Do Space site" (in en). 2023-05-24. https://www.wowt.com/2023/05/24/new-omaha-central-public-library-open-current-do-space-site/. 
  10. ↑ Price, Gary (3 December 2014). "Non-Profit Group Plans to Open Omaha's First Digital Library, Omaha Public Library Will Be a Partner". INFOdocket at Library Journal. http://www.infodocket.com/2014/12/03/plan-to-open-omahas-first-digital-library-announced-omaha-public-library-will-be-a-partner/. Retrieved 14 January 2016. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "dream it / do it: Do Space". metroQUARTERLY: pp. 32–39. Spring 2016. https://issuu.com/metmago/docs/mquarterly-spring-2016. Retrieved 1 August 2016. 
  12. ↑ Peet, Lisa (27 April 2015). "Rebecca Stavick, Omaha's First Digital Librarian". Library Journal. http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2015/04/people/rebecca-stavick-omahas-first-digital-librarian. Retrieved 14 January 2016. 
  13. ↑ Chiodo, Joe (29 January 2016). "A lot to do at Do Space". WOWT. http://www.wowt.com/home/headlines/Do-Space-367062291.html. Retrieved 1 August 2016. 
  14. ↑ Kszystyniak, Andrea (27 February 2016). "Senior Cyber Society helps older tech amateurs navigate a digital world". Omaha World-Herald. http://www.omaha.com/living/senior-cyber-society-helps-older-tech-amateurs-navigate-a-digital/article_6dc3f79c-8a77-518c-bc2d-8cac67780a8e.html. Retrieved 1 August 2016. 
  15. ↑ Burbach, Christopher (4 November 2015). "A workshop for people to learn and create, $7M digital library Do Space is eager to open". Omaha World-Herald. http://www.omaha.com/news/metro/a-workshop-for-people-to-learn-and-create-m-digital/article_edc910de-b7b1-5fdb-a072-6f70685e9c34.html. Retrieved 14 January 2016. 
  16. ↑ Williams, David (22 October 2014). "Rebecca Stavick: The (Data) Giving Tree". Omaha Magazine. http://omahamagazine.com/2014/10/rebecca-stavick/. Retrieved 14 January 2016. 
  17. ↑ "New digital library director announced". KETV. 26 February 2015. http://www.ketv.com/news/new-digital-library-director-announced/31495010. Retrieved 14 January 2016. 
  18. ↑ Tamayo, GinaLisa (25 December 2015). "Do Space presents modern technology at Saturday's grand opening". KETV. http://www.ketv.com/news/do-space-presents-modern-technology-at-saturdays-grand-opening/36322082. Retrieved 14 January 2016. 



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