Chapter 3 · How Sweden is governed
Invånarna vill ha längre öppettider på folkbiblioteket. Vem har det offentliga ansvaret för folkbiblioteksverksamheten?
Residents want longer opening hours at the public library. Who has public responsibility for this library service?
Correct answer: The municipality
The municipality is responsible for public libraries. The municipal committee handling library matters can vary between municipalities. Residents can therefore contact their municipality about library services.
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Source: Riksdagen: Bibliotekslag (2013:801) · 3 §: kommunalt ansvar; 6 §: folkbibliotek i varje kommun
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Why this option does not fit
Regionen
The region may support library development, but public libraries are the municipality’s responsibility.
Staten
The state sets library law, but responsibility for public libraries belongs to municipalities.
En lokal kulturförening
A cultural association may organise library activities. Public responsibility still rests with the municipality.