Do Space
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| Established | November 2015 |
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| Location | 7205 Dodge Street, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. 68114 |
| Coordinates | 41°15′32″N 96°01′29″W / 41.258972°N 96.024667°W |
Public transit access | Metro Area Transit Buses: 2, 8, 18, 92, 98 |
| Website | dospace |
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
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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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ↑ Peet, Lisa (April 27, 2015). "Rebecca Stavick, Omaha's First Digital Librarian". Library Journal. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
- ↑ Moring, Roseann (November 7, 2015). "A promise of something for everyone at Do Space grand opening". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
- ↑ Goodrich, Nicole (December 4, 2014). "Omaha's first digital library to open next fall". KETV. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
- ↑ Kelly, Bill (November 30, 2015). "Will A Nebraska Community Tech Center Force Us To Consider Libraries Without Books?". NET Nebraska. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
- 1 2 Knapp Schubert, Katie (November 2, 2015). "Omaha's digital library, Do Space, to open this weekend". KIOS. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
- ↑ Jordan, Steve (June 1, 2014). "Heritage Services' 25 years of tapping donors leaves mark on city". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
- ↑ 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) - ↑ 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.
- ↑ "New Omaha Central Public Library to open at current Do Space site". WOWT. May 24, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
- ↑ 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.
- 1 2 "dream it / do it: Do Space". metroQUARTERLY. Spring 2016. pp. 32–39. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
- ↑ Peet, Lisa (April 27, 2015). "Rebecca Stavick, Omaha's First Digital Librarian". Library Journal. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
- ↑ Chiodo, Joe (January 29, 2016). "A lot to do at Do Space". WOWT. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
- ↑ Kszystyniak, Andrea (February 27, 2016). "Senior Cyber Society helps older tech amateurs navigate a digital world". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Williams, David (October 22, 2014). "Rebecca Stavick: The (Data) Giving Tree". Omaha Magazine. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
- ↑ "New digital library director announced". KETV. February 26, 2015. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
- ↑ Tamayo, GinaLisa (December 25, 2015). "Do Space presents modern technology at Saturday's grand opening". KETV. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
External links
[edit]- Do Space
- Metropolitan Community College Archived 2018-06-12 at the Wayback Machine – Continuing Education at Do Space