Bibliotheek Rijssen-Holten

What Bibliotheek Rijssen-Holten does

Bibliotheek Rijssen-Holten is a Dutch public library foundation (Stichting) and ANBI-certified nonprofit serving the municipality of Rijssen-Holten in Overijssel, Netherlands. The organization operates two physical branches in Rijssen and Holten, supplemented by lending posts (uitleenposten) at two local care homes (De Wellehof and De Schutse) and a volunteer-driven home-delivery service (Boek-aan-Huis) for housebound residents. It serves a broad resident base spanning children and youth (0-18, free membership), young adults (18-27, free from February 2026), standard adults, seniors, schools and childcare institutions, and digitally excluded citizens. Specialized programs include the Breinbieb dementia-focused collection developed with Dementienetwerk Rijssen-Holten, Passend Lezen (80,000+ spoken books for the visually impaired or reading-impaired), the MAAKerij creative maker space (3D printers, embroidery machines, cutting plotters), and the Informatiepunt Digitale Overheid (IDO) for digital government assistance. Marije Leferink serves as directeur-bestuurder.

The library's technology stack is built on the Wise platform (Wise Apps) provided by Rijnbrink for catalog access, membership management, and online account services, with digital lending handled through the national Online Bibliotheek platform (access to ~20,000 e-books). The library also operates an Educatieshop e-commerce storefront for schools and childcare, and offers computer literacy courses (Klik & Tik, DigiSterker, DigiVitaler) alongside SeniorWeb programming.

Revenue is generated through a tiered subscription model: youth (0-18) and young adults (18-27) memberships are free, while adult memberships range from €22.50/year (Digital Compact) to €67/year (TOP premium), plus €37.95/year for school/childcare subscriptions. Additional revenue streams include late fees (€0.15/item/day), uncollected reservation fees (€0.50), donations enabled by ANBI tax status, partnership funding (e.g., Coöperatie Menzis), and presumed municipal subsidy from Gemeente Rijssen-Holten. The organization achieved CBCT certification in 2026, signaling a quality benchmark milestone.

Name

Bibliotheek Rijssen-Holten

Legal name

Stichting Bibliotheek Rijssen-Holten

Website

https://bibliotheekrijssenholten.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bibliotheek Rijssen-Holten is an ANBI-certified Dutch public library foundation serving Rijssen-Holten municipality with two branches, care-home lending posts, home delivery, digital lending, dementia support, a maker space, and government digital-assistance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921), Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (5192), Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Library & Education Audiobook Distribution (Public Libraries, Schools, Academic) (MPAJAIAE), Libraries, Archives & Special Collections (BPAGAHAF), Library-Based Learning Programs (Public Libraries) (EDAAAFAA), Literature & Book Clubs / Guided Reading Groups (EDAMAJAG)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Digital lending
• Community education
• Digital inclusion
• Creative maker space

Headquarters

HQ city

Rijssen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: The primary revenue stream comes from annual membership fees from individual and family subscriptions. The library offers multiple tiers including youth (free), young adult (free), standard adult, TOP, and digital-only subscriptions. Additionally, school and childcare institution subscriptions provide revenue.
2. Late Fees and Service Charges: Revenue generated from late return fees (€0.15 per item per day), uncollected reservation fees (€0.50), and replacement costs for lost materials.
3. School and Childcare Services: Schools and childcare organizations pay for educational services including themed crates (themakratten), teacher subscriptions (€37.95/year for up to 40 books per 6 weeks), and DBos/BoekStart programs.
4. Donations and Funding: As an ANBI-certified nonprofit, the library receives donations from private individuals and businesses, with tax benefits for donors. Also receives grants and partnerships with organizations like Coöperatie Menzis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bibliotheek Rijssen-Holten is a public library foundation serving the municipality of Rijssen-Holten in the Netherlands. It provides physical and digital lending of books, e-books, audiobooks, and other media, alongside specialized community services including a creative maker space (MAAKerij), dementia-friendly collection (Breinbieb), home delivery for housebound members, computer literacy courses, digital government assistance (IDO), and educational programs for schools and childcare institutions.

Product overview

Bibliotheek Rijssen-Holten operates as a public library system with two physical branches in Rijssen and Holten, offering a comprehensive portfolio of services centered around knowledge access and digital inclusion. The core offering combines traditional physical library lending (books, CDs, music scores) with an extensive digital collection accessible through the Online Bibliotheek platform. Specialized services include the Breinbieb (dementia-focused collection), Passend Lezen (80,000+ spoken books for visual impairment), and Boek-aan-Huis (home delivery for mobility-limited members). The MAAKerij creative maker space provides access to modern equipment like 3D printers. The Informatiepunt Digitale Overheid (IDO) is a key community service helping citizens navigate government websites. Educational offerings include computer courses (Klik & Tik, DigiSterker, DigiVitaler) and the Educatieshop for schools. The library also provides reading clubs, story times for children, and space rental facilities. Membership tiers range from free youth/junior memberships to paid Standard, Digital, and TOP subscriptions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• de MAAKerij: Creative maker space within the library featuring 3D printers, embroidery machines, and vinyl cutters for educational and community use
• Breinbieb
• Boek aan Huis

Products and services

• Fysieke Collectie Lenen (Physical Collection Lending) Traditional library lending service providing books, CDs, music scores, and other physical materials from the catalog to members at library branches in Rijssen and Holten.
• E-books en Luisterboeken (E-books and Audiobooks) Digital collection lending through the Online Bibliotheek platform allowing members to borrow up to 10 e-books and audiobooks simultaneously for 3 weeks.
• Breinbieb Specialized collection of informative books, games, and activation materials for residents with memory problems, early-stage dementia, caregivers, family members, and professionals, compiled in collaboration with Dementienetwerk Rijssen-Holten and supported by Coöperatie Menzis.
• Boek-aan-Huis (Book to Home) Free home delivery service for library members who cannot visit the library due to illness, age, or disability. Volunteers bring selected books and spend time chatting with recipients.
• MAAKerij Creative maker space within the library serving as an inspiration base lab for all ages, featuring modern techniques and machines including 3D printers, embroidery machines, and a cutting plotter.
• Informatiepunt Digitale Overheid (IDO) Digital government information point providing free assistance to citizens with online government services including DigiD, taxes, healthcare, driver's license renewal, and AOW applications, available without library membership.
• Computercursussen (Computer Courses) Various computer and digital literacy courses including Klik & Tik (internet basics), DigiSterker (government websites), DigiVitaler (health services), and SeniorWeb courses for seniors.
• Passend Lezen Collection of over 80,000 spoken books ranging from classics to latest bestsellers, designed for people with visual impairments or reading difficulties.
• Wetenschappelijke Boeken (Scientific Books Interlibrary Loan) Interlibrary loan service enabling members to borrow books from university libraries, museums, and research institutions worldwide.
• Educatieshop Education shop providing schools and childcare facilities with library services including themed crates (themakratten), teacher subscriptions for primary and secondary education, and childcare subscriptions, plus DBos/BoekStart programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free membership available for all youth (0-18) and young adults (18-27)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Dementienetwerk Rijssen-HoltencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner in creating and maintaining the Breinbieb collection, a specialized resource for people with dementia, their caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
• RijnbrinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform provider for the library's catalog system (Wise platform), membership management, and online services including app integration.
• De Wellehof and De SchutsesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCare homes in Rijssen hosting library lending points (uitleenposten) that serve both residents and nearby elderly community members.
• Gemeente Rijssen-HoltencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipality supports the library's mission and offers contribution schemes for residents with low incomes to access library and cultural services.
• SeniorWebsupportingTechnology or IntegrationNational organization providing computer courses and educational materials. The library is an official SeniorWeb teaching location offering live and online courses.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• OCLC: Global library cooperative providing catalog and metadata infrastructure widely used by European public libraries. Comparable as the broader incumbent in library technology rather than as a service competitor.
• Rijnbrink: Library services organization that operates the Wise platform used by Bibliotheek Rijssen-Holten for catalog and membership management. A technology/infrastructure provider rather than a direct competitor.
• Online Bibliotheek: National digital lending platform used by Rijssen-Holten members for e-books, audiobooks, and e-magazines. A national-scale channel partner rather than a direct competitor.
• Koninklijke Bibliotheek (KB): Dutch national library providing digital lending infrastructure (Online Bibliotheek) and national services that municipal libraries like Bibliotheek Rijssen-Holten rely on. Acts as the national platform-level incumbent.
• Bibliotheek.nl: National umbrella digital platform for Dutch public libraries, providing shared services, news, and campaigns that Rijssen-Holten participates in as part of the national library network.

Direct peers

• Bibliotheek Deventer: Public library serving Deventer municipality in Overijssel, offering overlapping physical lending, digital lending via Online Bibliotheek, educational programming, and IDO digital government assistance. Most directly comparable Dutch municipal library peer.
• Bibliotheek Enschede: Larger public library in Overijssel operating physical branches, digital lending, and community programming including a maker space. Comparable municipal library with broader scale.
• Bibliotheek Hengelo: Public library in the Overijssel region providing similar municipal library services including lending, educational programs, and IDO services. Comparable scope and operating model within the same province.

Regional players

• Delft Library (Bibliotheek Delft): Municipal library outside Overijssel operating a similar ANBI-aligned, multi-branch model with educational and digital inclusion services. Comparable Dutch municipal library in a different geographic market.
• Stichting CPNB: Dutch collective promotion organization for the Dutch book sector, running national reading campaigns such as BoekStart and the National Voorleesdagen that Rijssen-Holten participates in. Sector-level peer for programming collaboration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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