It also provides services for users with special needs, e.g. producing a weekly talking newspaper version of the local newspaper and providing services for the homebound. A business information service is available for local SMEs. Silkeborg Public Library has a stock of 280.000 books, 7.500 talking books, 47.700 units of recorded music. At the local level, the library has good relations with public institutions, the town hall, the tourist office, the press, etc. Co-operation with local institutions has high priority and the library also acts as local secretariat for cultural institutions, involving itself in the preparation of music festivals and theatre events.
Projects teams act as independent units, including the decision on spending of budget and income.
One aim is to get staff to feel that the success of a project is due to their commitment.