Frederikssund Bibliotek

What Frederikssund Bibliotek does

Frederikssund Bibliotekerne is a municipal public library system serving Frederikssund Kommune in the Capital Region of Denmark. Established in 1939 and headquartered at Jernbanegade 24 in Frederikssund, the system operates four physical branches—Frederikssund, Jægerspris, Skibby, and Slangerup—with a staff of approximately 20 employees supplemented by community volunteers. It serves all residents of Frederikssund Kommune through physical lending, community events, cultural programming, reading clubs, and specialized outreach including home delivery for homebound residents.

The library's product portfolio centers on the 'Biblioteket' mobile application (launched June 2024), which consolidates searching, reservation, and borrowing functions and integrates with national Danish digital platforms: eReolen for Danish e-books and audiobooks, eReolen Global/Libby providing approximately 9,900 English-language titles, PressReader offering newspapers and magazines from 100+ countries in 60 languages, and Retriever containing 40+ million Danish articles. Specialized services include the volunteer-produced Lydavis audio newspaper for blind, visually impaired, and dyslexic residents, the Sunflower Program for residents with invisible disabilities, self-service kiosks at three branches enabling 24/7 access, and a personalized book curation service ('Dit Skræddersyede Bibliotek'). The technology stack is built on third-party platforms rather than proprietary systems, with MitID used for member authentication.

As a municipal government entity under Danish library law (Biblioteksloven), Frederikssund Bibliotekerne is funded through municipal taxes and operates under Frederikssund Kommune's Center for Kultur, Fritid og Ungeliv (Center for Culture, Leisure and Youth Life). As of January 1, 2025, all core lending services are free at point of use, with previous late fees eliminated. Limited ancillary revenue is generated through printing and copying (1-6 DKK per page), event ticketing (50 DKK for concerts, 100 DKK for workshops), and material replacement fees (purchase price plus 50 DKK processing fee). Leadership is headed by Bibliotekschef Mette Jonstrup Larsen with Tine Lindgreen as Souschef (Deputy Director), plus team leaders for children's and adult services across the four branches.

Name

Frederikssund Bibliotek

Legal name

Frederikssund Bibliotekerne

Website

https://bibliotekerne.frederikssund.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Frederikssund Bibliotekerne is a municipal public library system in Denmark operating four physical branches and a digital platform suite to provide free book lending, cultural events, and accessibility services to all Frederikssund Kommune residents, funded through municipal taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921), Libraries and Archives (519210)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC), Library User Services & Information Support (Reference, Research Help, Instruction Support) (EDAEAGAL), Libraries, Archives & Special Collections (BPAGAHAF)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Digital lending platform
• E-book audiobook lending
• Community cultural programs
• Accessible library programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Frederikssund

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Public Funding: Frederikssund Bibliotekerne is funded by Frederikssund Municipality as part of the public service obligation under Danish library law (Biblioteksloven). All core services are provided free of charge to residents.
2. Fee-Based Services: Printing and copying services generate nominal revenue. Fees: 1 DKK for A4 B&W, 3 DKK for A4 color, 2 DKK for A3 B&W, 6 DKK for A3 color. Extra waste bags sold for 25 DKK. Replacement fees for lost materials include purchase price plus 50 DKK processing fee.
3. Event Ticketing: Some events generate revenue through ticket sales, such as concerts and workshops. Example: 50 DKK for adult tickets to singing events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Frederikssund Bibliotekerne operates a municipal public library system providing free borrowing of physical and digital materials — books, e-books, audiobooks, music, films, games, puzzles, and language courses — to residents of Frederikssund Kommune across four branches. Services include cultural programming (reading clubs, author events, concerts), study assistance, home delivery for homebound residents, self-service 24/7 access at three branches, an audio newspaper (Lydavis) for visually impaired residents, the Sunflower accessibility program, and personalized book subscriptions via library literature professionals.

Product overview

Frederikssund Bibliotekerne operates as a public library system consisting of four physical branches (Frederikssund, Jægerspris, Skibby, and Slangerup) and a comprehensive digital service portfolio. The core digital offerings include the 'Biblioteket' mobile app, which serves as the primary interface for accessing all library services. The digital platform centers on eReolen for Danish e-books, audiobooks, and podcasts, with eReolen Global (Libby) providing access to approximately 9,900 English-language titles. Additional digital resources include PressReader for international newspapers and magazines, Retriever for Danish article archives, and GO for children's digital content. Physical services include book borrowing, home delivery for those unable to visit, self-service library access, printing/scanning, and study assistance. The library also offers specialized services like the audio newspaper (Lydavis) for visually impaired users and the Sunflower Program for hidden disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Frederikssund Bibliotek: Main library located at Jernbanegade 24, 3600 Frederikssund
• Jægerspris Bibliotek
• Skibby Bibliotek
• Slangerup Bibliotek

Products and services

• Appen Biblioteket (Biblioteket App) Mobile application for iOS and Android that consolidates the entire library experience, allowing users to search, reserve, borrow, and manage their library account. Includes reminders for material returns and integration with eReolen for digital lending.
• eReolen Danish e-books, audiobooks, and podcasts lending platform for children and adults. Available on computer, tablet, and smartphone with a 30-day loan period and automatic return.
• eReolen Global (Libby) English e-books and online audiobooks platform containing approximately 9,900 titles. Accessible via the Libby app or web browser with a 21-day loan period and limit of 2 books at a time.
• PressReader Digital newspaper and magazine service providing access to publications from around the world in 60 languages, with up to 90 days of archive and search capabilities by country or title. Accessible from home via library card login.
• Retriever Danish article database containing over 40 million articles from hundreds of Danish newspapers, journals, trade publications, and web sources dating back to the 1980s. Accessible from library computers on the library's WiFi.
• GO - Børnenes Digitale Bibliotek Children's digital library platform providing e-books, audiobooks, and podcasts for children, allowing them to discover what books they can borrow at their local library.
• Studie (Study Assistance) Study assistance service offering help with literature searches, source selection, and general guidance for students living or studying in Frederikssund. Includes access to digital resources like Highschool, eKurser.nu, and Infomedia.
• Biblioteket Kommer (Home Delivery) Home delivery service for residents who cannot visit the library due to health reasons. Library staff delivers materials monthly and collects returns, available free to all Frederikssund Kommune residents.
• Print, Scan, Wi-Fi og Kopi Printing, scanning, copying, and Wi-Fi services available at all four libraries with pricing for black-and-white and color printing on A4 and A3 paper. Free scanning to PDF. Wi-Fi access available via the F-GUEST network.
• Selvbetjent Bibliotek (Self-Service Library) Self-service library access outside staffed hours at Jægerspris, Skibby, and Slangerup libraries. Users need a library card or health card and a 4-digit PIN to access.
• Lydavis (Audio Newspaper) Audio newspaper service produced by volunteers, delivered monthly to blind, visually impaired, and dyslexic residents in Frederikssund Kommune on CD in MP3 format, provided free of charge.
• Solsikkeprogrammet (Sunflower Program) Sunflower Program for people with invisible disabilities, offering a visible identifier (sunflower lanyard/card) to signal need for extra help and consideration. Available free at all four libraries.
• Læsekompasset (Reading Compass) Reading compass tool that helps users discover books tailored to their interests without login requirements, with optional profile creation. Available at laesekompas.dk.
• Dit Skræddersyede Bibliotek (Personalized Library Subscription) Personalized subscription service where library literature professionals select books tailored to the user's reading preferences, with books set aside approximately every other month.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free library services for all residents since January 1, 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DR RamasjangcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on 'HundeBanden' (Dog Gang) initiative as part of the 'Alle Ord Tæller' (All Words Count) project, involving DR, Trygfondens Børneforskningscenter (Tryg Foundation's Children's Research Center) and other partners to develop products, methods, and tools for better reading experiences for Danish children aged 1-14.
• LOF FrederikssundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on workshops including Japanese pottery workshop, combining LOF's teaching expertise with library space and resources.
• Dansk Vandrelaug FrederikssundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint hiking events including 'Vandring og eftertanke' (Hiking and reflection) combining literature-themed talks with guided walks in nature.
• SnakeCity Jazz FestivalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to host jazz concerts featuring Dr. Rulles Jazzklinik at Slangerup Library.
• Lokalhistorisk Forening for Slangerupegnen (Local History Association for Slangerup Area)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Slangerup Vægterkorps (town watch corps) to preserve and share local historical traditions through cultural events.
• Frivillige (Volunteers)coreOthersApproximately 20 dedicated volunteers produce the weekly audio newspaper for blind, visually impaired, and dyslexic residents. Volunteers edit and record local news content.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Københavns Kommunes Biblioteker (Copenhagen Libraries): Largest municipal library system in Denmark, also publicly funded under Copenhagen Municipality, operating multiple physical branches plus extensive digital services (eReolen, PressReader, app). Most directly comparable as a Danish municipal public library serving residents with identical statutory mandate.
• Aarhus Kommunes Biblioteker: Denmark's second-largest municipal library system, funded by Aarhus Municipality with multiple branches and digital services. Directly comparable organizational structure, statutory basis (Biblioteksloven), and service portfolio.
• Odense Bibliotekerne: Municipal library system in Odense offering physical branches, eReolen digital lending, cultural events, and community programs under identical Danish library law framework. Direct mid-sized municipal peer.
• Roskilde Bibliotekerne: Public municipal library system in Roskilde Kommune operating multiple branches with similar digital platform integrations (eReolen, PressReader). Comparable scale to Frederikssund and same Region Sjælland geography.
• Helsingør Kommunes Biblioteker: Public library system in Helsingør Municipality offering multi-branch service, eReolen integration, and cultural programming. Closely comparable scale, mandate, and regional context in northern Sjælland.
• Silkeborg Bibliotekerne: Mid-sized Danish municipal library system recognized for innovation in digital services and community programming. Comparable to Frederikssund in scale and statutory framework.

Broad incumbents

• Det Digitale Folkebibliotek (eReolen): The shared national Danish public-library digital lending platform (eReolen) that Frederikssund integrates with and offers to its users. Operates as a joint venture across all Danish municipal libraries, providing the underlying digital infrastructure.
• Danmarks Nationalbibliotek (Royal Danish Library): National library of Denmark providing research services, national literature deposit, and digital archive infrastructure (including infrastructure used by Frederikssund). Operates at a national scale rather than municipal, but is the apex institution in the Danish library hierarchy.
• Bibliotek.dk: National Danish library search portal operated jointly by all municipal libraries to provide unified search and interlibrary loan services. Frederikssund's collections are searchable through this portal; it functions as a cross-municipality complement to local services.

Regional players

• Stockholmsbiblioteken (Stockholm Public Library): Swedish municipal public library system operating under similar Nordic public-library model with branches, digital lending, and community programming. Comparable in mission and service portfolio but operates in a different national jurisdiction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/frederikssundbibliotekerne
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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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