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Back in 1993 while finishing grad school I was asked to do a "video interview" for a position in another state.  In this case I had to go to a recording studio and sit in front of a video camera and be recorded answering questions by an "interviewer" who'd been hired to ask me the questions. The tape was then sent to my potential employer for their review. (I didn't get the job, but I like...

What is beanstack?  Beanstack is an activity challenge software and mobile app that is used by libraries around the world! Starting on Monday, December 7th, Do Space members can use this software to track attendance at events, find fun STEAM activities for all ages, and enter to win prizes- all for free! Once you have made your personalized account on our Beanstack website, you will be able to...

When it comes to sharing images online, whether in an email or as part of a Web page, there are plenty of options. The top three are JPG, GIF, and PNG. If you're wondering if and when there's a best option for your situation, check out this wonderful info graphic from the folks at Who is Hosting This? (Click on the image to view a larger version if it's too small for you to...

Do you have an important meeting or job interview coming up in our Virtual Interview Lab? Looking to up your Zoom game by just looking better on screen or be sharing your screen to show them your work. Check out this great article from C|Net on how to use zoom like a pro. Tips include: Change your background Mute your audio and turn off your camera by default Mute and unmute with...

Do you know what Giving Tuesday is? Giving Tuesday is an annual celebration of the work that nonprofits do across the nation and gives you the opportunity to support that work! Why a Tuesday? Giving Tuesday is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving: We have Black Friday, Cyber Monday, why not give back on Tuesday? Giving Tuesday is an all online giving celebration and this year’s event will be held...

FOOD-SAFE PLA FILAMENTS Lick the Plate! 3D printing has almost limitless applications. The ability to make amazing, customized gifts for your loved ones is definitely worth exploring, but there is a lot to keep in mind too. 3D Printing magazine All3DP has written a fantastic guide on FDA approved, food safe 3D printing filaments and where to buy them. So give it a read and let your imagination...

November is here and that means that the holidays are near! Join us and celebrate the holidays Do Space style with a series of Take it & Make it Kits that can be fun for the whole family! This month, we will be making Light-up Turkey Pins. Do Space will provide most of the materials for you to pick up and then follow along with us on our twitch channel as we make these...

Yes, you read that right! Our five year anniversary is coming up! Do Space opened on November 7th, 2015 and we have come so far in just five short years. Thanks to the Omaha community here is what we've been able to do: To celebrate this monumental anniversary we are hosting an all day livestream on our Twitch Channel on November 6th from 8am-8pm. A lot like you, we've had to come up with...

You’ve got a big imagination and Do Space loves helping you bring your ideas to life. So many incredible things have been created in our 3D Lab since we first opened and now we’ve got something new for you! The Glowforge Pro laser cutter/engraving machine is the newest piece of equipment available to members in the 3D Lab. Joining our existing Universal Laser Systems VLS 2.3, the...

How to report spam text messages Did you know that you can report those annoying junk or spam text messages you receive from time to time? While you can always block the number that sent the message, that will not get to the root of the problem. A better way is to report the spammer to the Global System for Mobile Communications Association or GSMA. The process is a simple one regardless of your...