De Bibliotheek Bibliorura

Name

De Bibliotheek Bibliorura

Legal name

De Bibliotheek Bibliorura

Website

https://bibliorura.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC), Library-Based Learning Programs (Public Libraries) (EDAAAFAA), Library, Reading Motivation & Independent Reading Programs (EDAMAJAO), Libraries, Archives & Special Collections (BPAGAHAF), Library & Education Audiobook Distribution (Public Libraries, Schools, Academic) (MPAJAIAE)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Book lending
• Digital literacy support
• Community library programs
• Reading accessibility services

Headquarters

HQ city

Roermond

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Library Membership Subscriptions: The library generates primary revenue from annual membership subscriptions. Pricing tiers include: Basis (€37/year), All-in (€52/year), Serviceabonnement (€25/year for residents of Swalmen and Roerdalen using pickup points), and free membership for youth 0-21 and children 0-12. Additional revenue comes from late fees (€0.15/day per item), interlibrary loan requests (€7.50 per request), and printing/copying services.
2. Printing and Copying Services: Users pay per page for black/white (€0.10/A4) or colour (€0.50/A4) printing and copying. Available to both members and non-members.
3. Boekendienst aan Huis (Home Delivery): Annual subscription of €55 plus a one-time €3 registration fee. A volunteer delivers books to the subscriber's home every three weeks.
4. Passend Lezen: A reading accessibility service for people with visual impairment, dyslexia, or other reading limitations. Membership of the full Passend Lezen collection costs €33/year; children under 18 are free. A library card grants free access to a large portion of the collection.
5. Meeting Room Rental (Emile Seipgenszaal): The Emile Seipgenszaal meeting room is rented out at €32.50 per half-day or €65 per full day (including VAT and equipment use). Catering available on request.
6. Leef Limburgs Course: A 10-session Limburgs language course priced at €150 per participant, including course reader and refreshments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

De Bibliotheek Bibliorura is a public library association serving the municipalities of Roermond and Roerdalen in the Netherlands. It lends physical books and media, provides digital collections (e-books, audiobooks, digital magazines), offers reading recommendation services (Leestipper, WelkBoek), and runs community programmes including BoekStart early literacy, digiTaalhuis digital/language inclusion, IDO government-services help, Passend Lezen accessible reading, school partnerships, cultural events, home delivery, and meeting room rental.

Product overview

De Bibliotheek Bibliorura operates as a multi-service public library serving Roermond and Roerdalen municipalities, offering a unified platform combining physical library services with digital offerings. The core platform includes an online catalog (Wise), the Bibliotheek Wise App, and the Online Bibliotheek for digital content. These are complemented by specialized modules including Leestipper and WelkBoek for personalized book discovery, BoekStart for early childhood literacy, digiTaalhuis for digital skills, and IDO for government services. The library also provides accessibility services (Passend Lezen, Herinneringskoffers), educational programs for schools, home delivery services, and community spaces for events and study.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Library Catalogue (Catalogus) Searchable online catalogue providing access to the library's physical and digital collection including books, e-books, audiobooks, DVDs, and music for members and visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 17% of the working-age population in Roermond is low-literate, and around 5% in Roerdalen — the library's digiTaalhuis directly addresses this need
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Levende Talen LimburgsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2026Co-organiser of the Leef Limburgs language course. Levende Talen Limburgs contributes to curriculum development and promotion of the Midden-Limburgs language course held at the library. Course runs for 10 Saturday sessions in autumn 2026.
• Raod veur 't LimburgsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2026Partner in the Leef Limburgs course. Contributes linguistic expertise and cultural content to the Midden-Limburgs language programme at the library.
• Huis voor de Kunsten LimburgminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2026Partner supporting the Leef Limburgs course with cultural and artistic content related to Limburg heritage and language.
• Veldeke-krink RemunjminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2026Partner in the Leef Limburgs course, representing the Veldeke Limburgs language association in Roermond. Contributes to course delivery and outreach for Limburgs language learning.
• Mad SciencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 August 2025Mad Science co-develops and co-delivers the BreinStein Kindercollege educational workshop programme. The 'Droogijstijd' (dry ice) workshop on 19 August 2026 teaches children about phase transitions through interactive science demonstrations. Partnership brings educational science programming to library audiences.
• Fine LinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFine Lines is a poetry collective co-organising the Tekstverslaafd open-mic literary event with the library. Their co-founder Brohlin presents the July 2026 edition. Fine Lines and the library share a mutual interest in promoting literary arts and language culture.
• The MovementminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Movement is a venue in Roermond (Slachthuisstraat 111) that hosts the Tekstverslaafd literary event co-organised with the library. The library provides programming and participants; The Movement provides the physical venue.
• BoekStart (nationaal programma)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoekStart is a national early literacy programme coordinated by the Koninklijke Bibliotheek and supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. Bibliorura implements BoekStart locally through BoekStartcoaches at consultation bureaus and childcare centres, distributing book starter kits and free library membership to babies.
• Koninklijke BibliotheekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Koninklijke Bibliotheek (National Library of the Netherlands) enables the Passend Lezen service for people with reading limitations, providing access to a collection of 110,000+ spoken books. This service is part of the Dutch public library system and is supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.
• Mama Café Roermond (Gertrud Vroomen)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMama Café Roermond is organised by Gertrud Vroomen and hosted at both the Stadsbibliotheek and the Donderberg branch on alternating Wednesdays. The library provides the venue and promotes BoekStart services to young parents attending the Café.
• Chantal van den Eertwegh (Programmaleider Educatie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe library's programme leader for education manages partnerships with all primary schools, secondary schools, and childcare centres. She coordinates the 'Bibliotheek op school' programme, BoekStart in de kinderopvang, and all school-based reading promotion activities.
• WorldCat Discovery (OCLC)coreTechnology or IntegrationWorldCat Discovery is used by the library to enable interlibrary loan of academic and scientific books from university libraries, museums, and research institutions worldwide. Members can request books not held by Bibliorura through this platform.
• Brasserie 't LiteratuurtjeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA café located in the entrance hall of the Stadsbibliotheek. It provides catering for library events and serves visitors. The partnership enhances the visitor experience of the library and creates a social hub within the library building.
• HistoriehuisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA local history museum/historical collection housed on the ground floor of the Stadsbibliotheek. Free to visit during library hours. The partnership brings cultural heritage programming into the library space, attracting visitors interested in Roermond's history.
• Wings Niekée/AgoracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecondary school in Roermond with an active library partnership. The library provides reading promotion activities, book collections, and reading consultant support to promote reading literacy and pleasure among students.
• BC BroekhincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecondary school in Roermond with a library partnership. Bibliorura provides reading programmes and educational support through the 'Bibliotheek in het voortgezet onderwijs' initiative.
• Nt2 Mundium CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecondary school participating in the library's educational partnership programme for secondary education.
• YuvertacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecondary school participating in the library's educational partnership programme for secondary education.
• Henri Bloem (wine bar)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHenri Bloem hosted the opening event of the Zomergedichten 2026 poetry programme during Cultuurnacht Roermond. The partnership provided a venue for live poetry readings and music, showcasing literary culture in a hospitality setting.
• Sportservice RoermondminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSportservice Roermond co-organised the 'Voorleesavontuur' (reading adventure) interactive reading activity for children, combining sports and reading promotion in a community setting.
• Kinderopvang (childcare centres)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildcare centres throughout the Bibliorura service area participate in BoekStart in de Kinderopvang, receiving book collections, reading plans, and professional development for pedagogical staff to promote early literacy among children aged 0-4.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bibliotheek Amsterdam (OBA): The largest public library system in the Netherlands, also operating multiple branches and a broad set of community, educational, and digital inclusion services under the same Dutch public library framework. Directly comparable in mandate and operating model, differing primarily in scale (city vs. municipal).
• Bibliotheek Rotterdam: Large Dutch municipal public library operating multiple branches, educational partnerships, and digital services. Directly comparable to Bibliorura in mission and service mix; differs in scale and urban setting.
• Bibliotheek Utrecht: Municipal public library in Utrecht offering lending, digital services, educational partnerships, and community programming under the same Dutch WSPI framework as Bibliorura. Direct comparable peer in service model and customer segments.
• Bibliotheek Den Haag: Public library serving The Hague with branches, educational programming, and digital inclusion services. Operates under the same regulatory framework and serves a comparable mix of resident segments including youth, adults, and non-native speakers.
• Bibliotheek Eindhoven (DBIEB): Municipal public library in Eindhoven providing lending, digital resources, educational programming, and community services. Comparable to Bibliorura in structure, revenue model, and service breadth.
• Biblionet Groningen: Public library cooperative serving the Groningen region through multiple branches. Comparable as a multi-branch Dutch public library with educational partnerships and digital services under the same national framework.
• Bibliotheek Midden-Brabant: Regional public library serving multiple municipalities in North Brabant. Comparable peer operating under the same Dutch public library framework with educational, digital inclusion, and community programming.

Broad incumbents

• Koninklijke Bibliotheek (KB): The National Library of the Netherlands. Provides the Passend Lezen collection that Bibliorura distributes, and coordinates the national BoekStart and Wise library systems. A direct upstream partner and broad incumbent in the same sector.

Others

• Stichting CPNB (Collectieve Propaganda van het Nederlandse Boek): Dutch foundation coordinating national reading-promotion campaigns (e.g., Boekenweek, Kinderboekenweek, Voorleesdagen). Ecosystem partner that Bibliorura leverages for collective marketing and community events.
• Bol.com: Largest Dutch e-commerce platform for books, e-books, and audiobooks. Adjacent comparator on consumer book consumption patterns and digital reading competition, though commercial rather than public-service in nature.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bibliorura
• Instagraminstagram.com/mamacaferoermond
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bibliorura

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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