Bibliotheek Hoogeveen

What Bibliotheek Hoogeveen does

Bibliotheek Hoogeveen (legal entity: Stichting Bibliotheek Hoogeveen) is a Dutch public library foundation founded in 1929 and headquartered in Hoogeveen, Netherlands. It operates five physical locations — the main branch at Willemskade 27 in Hoogeveen plus four village branches in Pesse (De Wenning), Tiendeveen (De Eiken), Hollandscheveld ('t Anker), and Elim (De Open Deur) — and serves individual members, children and teenagers (free membership under 18), seniors needing digital-government assistance, immigrants learning Dutch, and schools in the Hoogeveen municipality. The core offering combines a traditional physical collection of books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, and large-print books with a digital lending service for e-books and audiobooks delivered through the national Online Bibliotheek platform, supplemented by community-programming spaces (Verhalenwerf, Headquarter-6, Zaalverhuur) and learning services (Taalhuis, Klik & Tik/Digisterker computer courses, Informatiepunt Digitale Overheid).

The underlying technology is an integrated library management system operated through the Biblionet Drenthe regional network, providing shared catalog, reservation, lending, and member-account infrastructure across all libraries in the Drenthe province. Digital lending is delivered via the Online Bibliotheek national web and mobile platform, with national digital services and statistics routed through the Koninklijke Bibliotheek (Royal Library). The organization is recognized as an ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) public-benefit entity, governed by a Raad van Toezicht (Supervisory Board) chaired by P.L.M. Bon, with Roy de Witte serving as Directeur-bestuurder (CEO).

The business model is a hybrid public-subsidy and subscription-revenue structure. Operating funding derives primarily from municipal subsidies (Hoogeveen municipality) supplemented by membership subscriptions on annual and monthly tiers, with free membership for under-18s and discounted access for additional categories. Ancillary revenue and member value come from partner-discount programs and the Informatiepunt Digitale Overheid service delivered in partnership with national agencies (Belastingdienst, CBR, SVB, UWV). Distribution is omnichannel: five physical branches with extended self-service access via Open Bieb (07:00–23:00), an online catalog and digital lending platform, and community/social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Bibliotheek Hoogeveen

Legal name

Stichting Bibliotheek Hoogeveen

Website

https://bibliotheekhoogeveen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bibliotheek Hoogeveen is a Dutch public library foundation (Stichting) operating five branches in Hoogeveen and surrounding villages, serving individual members, youth, seniors, immigrants, and schools with physical and digital lending, digital-literacy training, government-service assistance, and community programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Library & Education Audiobook Distribution (Public Libraries, Schools, Academic) (MPAJAIAE)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Book lending collections
• Digital lending platform
• Community education programs
• Language learning support

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoogeveen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Library Membership Subscriptions: Subscription-based membership providing access to physical books, e-books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, and magazines. Annual and monthly subscription tiers available with various benefit levels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bibliotheek Hoogeveen is a public library foundation that lends physical and digital media collections to members, including books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, e-books, and audiobooks. It supplements core lending with community programs such as Taalhuis (Dutch language practice), Verhalenwerf (storytelling), Headquarter-6 (creative workspace), Ontdekhoek (discovery space), computer courses, and an Informatiepunt Digitale Overheid (IDO) for digital government service assistance. Membership is free for those under 18 and subscription-based for adults, with five physical locations across the Hoogeveen region.

Product overview

Bibliotheek Hoogeveen is a public library serving the municipality of Hoogeveen, offering a unified service combining physical and digital lending with community engagement services. The core offering includes a physical collection of books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, and large print materials, alongside a digital lending service (Online Bibliotheek) for e-books and audiobooks. The library extends its value through educational programs including computercursussen (Klik & Tik and Digisterker courses), the Informatiepunt Digitale Overheid (IDO) for government service assistance, and community spaces such as Zaalverhuur (room rental), Verhalenwerf, Taalhuis, and Headquarter-6. The Open Bieb program provides extended self-service access from 7:00-23:00. Services are primarily free for members up to 18 years old, with membership also providing access to the online digital collection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fysieke collectie (Boeken, tijdschriften, cd's, dvd's)
• E-books en luisterboeken (Online Bibliotheek)
• Grootletterboeken
• Taalhuis
• Informatiepunt Digitale Overheid (IDO)
• Open Bieb
• Zaalverhuur
• Verhalenwerf
• Headquarter-6
• Computercursussen (Klik & Tik, Digisterker)
• Digidingen-desk

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Biblionet DrenthecoreTechnology or IntegrationRegional library network providing shared library management systems, catalog infrastructure, and processing services for all libraries in the Drenthe province. The partnership enables integrated lending, reservations, and member services across the regional network.
• Koninklijke Bibliotheek (Royal Library)coreTechnology or IntegrationNational library providing national digital services, statistics, and access to national resources. Enables members to access nationwide digital offerings and supports the Online Bibliotheek platform.
• Online BibliotheekcoreTechnology or IntegrationNational online platform for e-books, audiobooks, and digital magazines. Provides members access to digital content through website and mobile app.
• Belastingdienst (Tax Authority)minorOthersGovernment partner at the Informatiepunt Digitale Overheid (Digital Government Information Point) helping citizens with tax filing, benefits applications, and other government digital services.
• CBR (Driving License Authority)minorOthersGovernment partner providing information and assistance with driver's license applications and renewals at the Digital Government Information Point.
• SVB (Social Insurance Bank)minorOthersGovernment partner providing information about AOW pensions, child benefits, and other social insurance services at the Digital Government Information Point.
• UWV (Employee Insurance Agency)minorOthersGovernment partner providing information about unemployment benefits, disability benefits, and work reintegration services at the Digital Government Information Point.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bibliotheek Rotterdam: Large municipal public library serving Rotterdam with multiple branches, digital services, and extensive community programming. Operates the same Dutch public-library model as Bibliotheek Hoogeveen but at substantially larger scale.
• Koninklijke Bibliotheek (KB): The national library of the Netherlands, providing national digital services, statistics, and the Online Bibliotheek platform that Hoogeveen uses for e-books and audiobooks. Operates at a national scale and serves as a strategic upstream partner for the entire public-library system.
• Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam (OBA): One of the largest public library systems in the Netherlands, serving Amsterdam with a multi-branch network and extensive program portfolio. Comparable in operating model (foundation-run, multi-site, community programming) but operating at significantly greater scale.

Others

• Online Bibliotheek: National digital lending platform for e-books, audiobooks, and digital magazines used by Bibliotheek Hoogeveen members. Functions as an enabling infrastructure provider rather than a direct competitor, but defines the digital lending experience Hoogeveen delivers.
• Biblionet Drenthe: Regional shared-services organization that provides the integrated library management system, catalog, and processing infrastructure underpinning Bibliotheek Hoogeveen's lending operations. It is both a technology partner and the cooperative body of Drenthe libraries, making it a direct operational counterpart.

Direct peers

• Bibliotheek Assen: Drenthe-based municipal public library serving the provincial capital. Closest direct peer to Bibliotheek Hoogeveen: same provincial network (Biblionet Drenthe), same foundation structure, and broadly comparable scale and service mix.
• Bibliotheek Meppel: Drenthe-based municipal public library serving Meppel. A direct peer within the same Biblionet Drenthe network, operating a similar foundation model and multi-service community-library offering.
• Bibliotheek Emmen: Drenthe-based municipal public library serving Emmen. Another direct peer in the Biblionet Drenthe network with the same foundation structure and community-library service profile as Bibliotheek Hoogeveen.

Regional players

• Bibliotheek Utrecht: Municipal public library serving Utrecht with multi-site lending, digital services, and community programs. Closely comparable operating model to Bibliotheek Hoogeveen, operating in a different Dutch region and at a larger scale.
• Bibliotheek Den Haag: Municipal public library serving The Hague with multi-branch lending, digital services, and community programming. Runs the same Dutch public-library foundation model as Bibliotheek Hoogeveen in a different urban region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/bibliotheekhoogeveen
• Facebookfacebook.com/bibliotheekhoogeveen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bibliotheek-hoogeveen
• Instagraminstagram.com/bibliotheekhoogeveen
• TikToktiktok.com/@bibliotheekhoogeveen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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