LollandBibliotekerne

What LollandBibliotekerne does

LollandBibliotekerne is the statutory public library system of Lolland Kommune (Lolland Municipality), Denmark, operating three physical branches in Nakskov (headquarters, Søvej 8), Maribo (Østre Landevej 33), and Rødbyhavn (Skolegade 1) with self-service access 07:00-22:00 daily and limited staffed hours. Beyond traditional lending, the system runs an extensive eBiblioteket (digital library) integrating national platforms: eReolen and eReolen Global for e-books/audiobooks, Filmstriben and Børnebiffen for film streaming, PressReader and eReolen Global Magazines for newspapers and magazines, Comics Plus for graphic novels, Qello Concerts and Medici.tv for music, Transparent Language Online covering 110+ languages, and historical resources including Mediestream Folkebibliotek (≈6.5 million digitized newspaper pages), Trap Danmark, and Historisk Atlas. A dedicated Biblioteket mobile app handles loans, reservations, and notifications, while physical self-service kiosks support borrowing and returns. Specialized programs include Kuffert-universer (themed educational cases), Sprogsporet and Læsesporet.dk (reading initiatives), Snup & snak (picture-book bags), Sommerbogen (summer reading campaign), and the Biblioteket Kommer mobile outreach service.

The Nakskov and Maribo branches additionally host Borgerservice, the municipality's citizen service center, providing passport issuance, driver's licenses, Mit-ID support, and address registration — effectively making each library a combined cultural and administrative public-service hub. LollandBibliotekerne is a municipal government entity (not a commercial company), funded through Lolland Kommune's tax-based budget allocation under the Danish Library Act (Biblioteksloven). There is no equity ownership, venture capital, or public shareholders. Customer-facing pricing is dominated by free-at-point-of-use lending for all residents; fee revenue is limited to late-return charges (20-220 kr. for adults), printing/copying (5-10 kr.), and optional replacement cards (25 kr.), with a July 2025 trial waiving late fees for ages 0-17 through end of 2026. Segments served include the general public of Lolland Kommune (primary), children and youth (0-17), parents and home caregivers, and institutional customers such as schools and daycares. No commercial revenue is publicly disclosed.

Name

LollandBibliotekerne

Legal name

LollandBibliotekerne

Website

https://lollandbib.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LollandBibliotekerne is the municipal public library system of Lolland Kommune, Denmark, operating three branches (Nakskov, Maribo, Rødbyhavn) with digital lending, streaming, and language-learning platforms, plus co-located citizen services (Borgerservice) for passport and driver's license issuance.

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

Library User Services & Information Support (Reference, Research Help, Instruction Support) (EDAEAGAL), Library-Based Learning Programs (Public Libraries) (EDAAAFAA), Special Libraries (Law, Medical, Corporate, Government) Operations (EDAEAGAD), Library & Education Audiobook Distribution (Public Libraries, Schools, Academic) (MPAJAIAE)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Digital lending platform
• Citizen service center
• E-books and audiobooks
• Children literacy programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Nakskov

HQ country

Denmark

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LollandBibliotekerne provides free public library services to residents of Lolland Municipality, including physical lending of books, music, and films across three branches, comprehensive digital lending and streaming through eBiblioteket (eReolen, Filmstriben, PressReader, Comics Plus, GO), language learning and educational databases, children's literacy programs, and on-site municipal citizen services (Borgerservice) for passport, driver's license, and Mit-ID support.

Product overview

LollandBibliotekerne operates as a unified library system with both physical and digital services across three locations (Nakskov, Maribo, and Rødbyhavn) in Lolland Municipality, Denmark. The portfolio consists of physical library services, the eBiblioteket digital platform, and the Borgerservice citizen service center. The core digital offering centers on eReolen for e-books and audiobooks, with specialized platforms including eReolen Global (English content), GO (children's digital library), Filmstriben and Børnebiffen (video streaming), Comics Plus (comics), PressReader (newspapers/magazines), and music services like Qello Concerts and Medici.tv. Educational resources include language platforms (Transparent Language Online), historical databases (Historisk Atlas, Historiens Verden, Trap Danmark), and children's literacy programs (Sprogsporet, Læsesporet). Physical services include traditional lending, Kuffert-universer educational boxes, and mobile library outreach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• eReolen: Digital platform for e-books and audiobooks offered by Danish public libraries
• eReolen Global
• GO
• Filmstriben
• GO - Børnenes digitale bibliotek
• Biblioteket app
• eReolen Global Magazines
• Børnebiffen
• Borgerservice

Products and services

• eReolen
• eReolen Global
• GO (Children's Digital Library)
• Filmstriben
• Børnebiffen
• PressReader
• Comics Plus
• eReolen Global Magazines
• Biblioteket App
• Qello Concerts
• Medici.tv
• Transparent Language Online
• Borgerservice (Citizen Service Center)
• Biblioteket Kommer (Mobile Library)
• Kuffert-universer (Themed Activity Boxes)
• Sprogsporet.dk
• Læsesporet.dk
• Snup og snak (Reading Bags)
• Mediestream Folkebibliotek
• Retrievers mediearkiv (Infomedia)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Historisk Atlas (Odense Bys Museer and ~170 archives, libraries, and museums)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorisk Atlas began as a project at Odense Bys Museer in 2006 and has grown into a comprehensive project involving approximately 170 archives, libraries, and museums contributing content. LollandBibliotekerne is one of the contributors. The platform provides local history content including art, culture, and natural history mapped to geography.
• Det Danske FilminstitutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBørnebiffen.dk is developed in collaboration between Det Danske Filminstitut and DBC DIGITAL, providing curated short films for children aged 2-7. New films are added regularly.
• Det Kgl. BibliotekcoreTechnology or IntegrationMediestream is the Royal Library's gateway to Danish digital cultural heritage in newspapers, radio, TV, and advertising film. LollandBibliotekerne provides access to Mediestream Folkebibliotek, containing approximately 6.5 million digitized newspaper pages across 67 titles from 1918-2001.
• Lolland KommunecoreOthersLollandBibliotekerne is a municipal library service under Lolland Kommune. The municipality provides public funding, and the library also hosts Borgerservice - the municipality's citizen service center providing government administrative services.
• Bibliotek.dkcoreTechnology or IntegrationBibliotek.dk is a shared database containing all materials available across Danish libraries. LollandBibliotekerne integrates with Bibliotek.dk allowing users to search and order materials from across Denmark.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Dansk BiblioteksCenter / DBC DIGITAL: Central IT and data services provider for Danish public libraries, operating bibliotek.dk and developing Børnebiffen with Det Danske Filminstitut. Functions as a key infrastructure and platform provider for LollandBibliotekerne.

Direct peers

• Silkeborg Bibliotekerne: Silkeborg Municipality's public library with physical branches and digital services. Comparable operating model, funding base, and reliance on national digital platforms for content distribution.
• Odense Biblioteker: Odense's public library system operating physical branches and digital platforms under the Danish Library Act. Comparable in scope, funding structure, and integration with national digital platforms such as eReolen and Filmstriben.
• Aarhus Kommunes Biblioteker: Municipal library system serving Aarhus Kommune with multiple branches, integrated digital services, and cultural programming. Closely comparable operating model, mission, and statutory mandate to LollandBibliotekerne.
• Frederiksberg Bibliotek: Frederiksberg Municipality's standalone public library, providing a directly comparable kommune-operated public library model with digital lending, events, and citizen services.
• Aalborg Bibliotekerne: Aalborg Municipality's public library system, similar in structure and offerings to LollandBibliotekerne, with physical branches, digital lending, and cultural programming under the same Danish Library Act.
• Helsingør Biblioteker: Helsingør Municipality's public library system, similar in size and scope to LollandBibliotekerne, operating under the Danish Library Act with both physical and digital lending.
• Københavns Biblioteker: Copenhagen's municipal public library system, the largest in Denmark. Directly comparable as a kommune-operated public library offering physical branches, eReolen-style digital lending, events, and citizen-facing services under the same Danish Library Act.
• Roskilde Bibliotekerne: Municipal library system serving Roskilde Kommune with multiple branches, digital lending, and community programming. Operates under the same statutory framework and uses the same national digital platforms as LollandBibliotekerne.

Broad incumbents

• Det Kgl. Bibliotek (Royal Danish Library): Denmark's national library and a major upstream partner that operates Mediestream, eReolen, and provides national digital infrastructure on which LollandBibliotekerne relies. Operates at much larger scale with a national research-library mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LollandBibliotekerne
• Instagraminstagram.com/LollandBibliotekerne
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lollandbibliotekerne

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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