Engineering:Do Space

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

Do Space
Do Space logo
Do Space's current location, Omaha Central Library
EstablishedNovember 2015 (2015-11)
Location7205 Dodge Street, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. 68114
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] : 41°15′32″N 96°01′29″W / 41.258972°N 96.024667°W / 41.258972; -96.024667
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. Since 2026, Do Space has been located on the second floor of Omaha Central Library.

History

Do Space was announced in 2014 as Omaha's first digital library, to be located in a former Borders Bookstore in central Omaha, at 72nd and Dodge Streets just west of the University of Nebraska 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 resources were temporarily moved to the Milton R. Abrahams Branch of the Omaha Public Library near 90th and Fort Streets.[8] Do Space began to occupy the second floor of the Omaha Central Library upon its completion in April 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 held classes on the second floor of the original building.[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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