Bibliotheek aan den IJssel

What Bibliotheek aan den IJssel does

Bibliotheek aan den IJssel is a Dutch public library foundation (Stichting) registered with the KvK Rotterdam under number 24388348 and holding ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) public-benefit status with RSIN 815402697. The foundation operates as the designated public library for the municipalities of Capelle aan den IJssel and Krimpen aan den IJssel in South Holland, Netherlands, employing 54 staff across central branches in Capelle Centrum (Stationsplein 16) and Krimpen, plus secondary locations including Bieblab Schollevaar and a Kinderbibliotheek. Service delivery spans physical lending (books, magazines, CDs, DVDs), digital lending via the national Online Bibliotheek platform (25,000+ e-books, 2,500+ audiobooks), school library programs at 35+ primary schools and 3 secondary schools under the Bibliotheek op school framework, and community programming including VoorleesExpress (volunteer reading-aloud), BoekStart (early-literacy kits for toddlers), Digi-Taalhuis digital literacy training, and Boek & Bakkie home delivery for mobility-limited members.

The foundation's technology stack is built on OCLC Wise, the standard Dutch library management system, powering the catalog, member accounts, and the Mijn Menu self-service portal. Two mobile applications extend access: BiebApp enables non-member pay-per-loan borrowing (€2/loan after two free loans), while WiseApp provides catalog search, reservation, renewal, and payment functionality. ELSA handles cloud-based print/scan job submission and payment. Interlibrary loan and academic discovery run through WorldCat Discovery. Technology infrastructure is therefore entirely dependent on sector-standard third-party platforms rather than proprietary systems.

The revenue model is a hybrid of individual subscriptions and (implied) municipal subsidies tied to the foundation's ANBI designation. Annual Standard memberships are priced at €58.00/year, with Plus and Budget tiers available; youth memberships (under 18 and now 18-26 as of April 28, 2026) are free, and late fees are €0.50/item/week. Supplementary income derives from venue rental (€58-€1,110 per half-day across meeting rooms and full-library hire), catering arrangements with Brownies & downieS, pay-per-loan BiebApp transactions, and print/copy services. Customer segments prioritize children and youth (free memberships, school programs, holiday reading), vulnerable adults and non-native Dutch speakers (Digi-Taalhuis, Taalmaatje, Luisterplek), the general public, and educational institutions. The foundation is governed by Directeur-bestuurder Dionne Dinkhuijsen and a four-member Raad van Toezicht chaired by R.P. Binnendijk, with no external investors, parent entity, or funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Bibliotheek aan den IJssel

Legal name

Stichting Bibliotheek aan den IJssel

Website

https://bibliotheekaandenijssel.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bibliotheek aan den IJssel is a Dutch public library foundation (Stichting) serving residents of Capelle aan den IJssel and Krimpen aan den IJssel through physical lending, digital collections, school programs, and community literacy services under ANBI status.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921), Libraries and Archives (519210), Educational Support Services (61171), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Library & Learning Space Managed Operations (Circulation, Scheduling, Staffing) (EDAEALAL), Interlibrary Loan (ILL) & Resource Sharing Operations (EDAEAGAK), NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Library membership
• Digital lending
• Literacy programs
• Community programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Capelle aan den IJssel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Library Membership Subscriptions: Annual subscription fees for library services including physical and digital lending. Various tiers available including free youth subscriptions, discounted youth subscriptions, standard subscriptions at €58.00 per year, and premium Plus subscriptions.
2. Venue Rental: Rental of library meeting rooms and spaces for events, workshops, and presentations. Pricing ranges from €58-134 per half-day for meeting rooms to €1,110 for full library rental.
3. Boek & Bakkie Service: Home delivery service for materials, included with Standard membership. Revenue is indirectly captured through membership fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bibliotheek aan den IJssel operates as a nonprofit public library foundation delivering physical and digital lending services, community programming, and educational outreach to residents of Capelle aan den IJssel and Krimpen aan den IJssel. Core offerings include annual library memberships (Standard €58, Plus, Budget, and free youth tiers), access to physical collections and the national Online Bibliotheek digital collection (e-books and audiobooks), mobile apps for self-service borrowing, home delivery (Boek & Bakkie), school library services, digital literacy programs (Digi-Taalhuis, Digitaal Meedoen), and venue rentals for events.

Product overview

Bibliotheek aan den IJssel operates as a public library system serving Capelle and Krimpen aan den IJssel in the Netherlands. The offering is organized around a multi-channel service model: physical library services (books, media lending across multiple branch locations including Capelle Centrum, Krimpen, and school libraries), digital library services (e-books and audiobooks via the Online Bibliotheek platform managed by the Koninklijke Bibliotheek), and community programs (digital literacy training through Digi-Taalhuis and Digitaal Meedoen, language coaching, home delivery via Boek & Bakkie). Technology-enabled services include the OCLC Wise-powered member portal (Mijn Menu) and mobile apps (BiebApp for contactless borrowing, WiseApp for account management). The library also provides venue rentals, print/copy services, and school library programs. Core products include the physical and digital collections, supported by member self-service tools and educational outreach programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Library Membership Subscriptions

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Koninklijke Bibliotheek (KB)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe Koninklijke Bibliotheek operates the Online Bibliotheek platform which provides access to 25,000+ e-books and 2,500+ audiobooks. Bibliotheek aan den IJssel shares membership data with KB to enable members to access digital collections. Joint data controllers for the national login system under GDPR.
• Brownies & downieSminorOthersCatering partner for venue rental arrangements. Provides food and beverage services for events held at the library including lunches, coffee breaks, and receptions.
• Digi-Taalhuis Capelle PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative network including Taalcoaching Capelle, Welzijn Capelle, Gemeente Capelle, and IJsselgemeenten working together to improve digital literacy and language skills among residents.
• Taalnetwerk Krimpen aan den IJsselcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLanguage network partnership working alongside Digi-Taalhuis to support digital and language literacy in Krimpen aan den IJssel.
• Stichting Lezen & SchrijvenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation providing e-learning training on addressing low literacy. Library partners use their training programs to better serve patrons with literacy challenges.
• Stichting Gelijkwaardig HerstelminorOthersPartnership providing a 'Luisterplek' (listening place) for parents and young people affected by the childcare benefits scandal. Library serves as a safe space for support without judgment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• New York Public Library (NYPL): Major Anglophone public library system with extensive neighborhood branches, education partnerships, and digital lending — international benchmark peer for service scope and community role.
• Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam (OBA): Largest public library system in the Netherlands; comparable service scope (physical branches, digital lending, language programs, venue hire) but at much greater scale — represents a relevant national benchmark.
• Koninklijke Bibliotheek (KB): National Library of the Netherlands; operates the Online Bibliotheek platform that Bibliotheek aan den IJssel integrates with and is a joint data controller for, making it the closest hierarchical/ecosystem peer.
• Bibliotheek Den Haag: The Hague public library; comparable multi-branch Dutch public library with education partnerships, digital lending, and social programming — peer at broader municipal scale.

Others

• Probiblio: Provincial library support organization providing IT services and operations support to Dutch public libraries including Bibliotheek aan den IJssel; an infrastructure / enablement peer rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Bibliotheek Rotterdam: Regional public library serving Rotterdam and surrounding municipalities including Capelle; direct geographic and service-model peer given overlapping catchment area and shared Dutch public-library policy context.
• DOK Delft: Innovative Dutch public library system in Delft recognized for digital and community programming; closely comparable operating model including learning, makerspace, and civic-service orientation.
• Bibliotheek Eindhoven: Eindhoven public library system; another multi-branch Dutch public library with comparable learning, language, and digital inclusion programs in a similar-sized municipality.
• Bibliotheek Utrecht: Utrecht public library system; comparable multi-branch Dutch public library with similar community programming (digital literacy, youth, education partnerships).

Emerging players

• Cuyahoga County Public Library: US county-level library system with a comparable multi-branch community model, school partnerships, and venue rental; useful proxy for emerging service diversification patterns.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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