HiQ has been selected as one of three suppliers in the Royal Library’s framework agreement procurement for IT consulting services. As part of this assignment, HiQ will contribute expertise in areas such as systems development, IT security and digital services. The goal is to support the library’s vital mission of making Sweden’s cultural heritage and scholarly publications more accessible.
HiQ’s role in modernizing the Royal Library’s digital infrastructure
The Royal Library works to preserve and provide access to everything published in Sweden — from manuscripts, books and newspapers to music, TV programs and images. The agency also promotes and coordinates efforts for open access to scholarly publications in Sweden. In addition, the library operates KB Lab, a national infrastructure for digital research and development in artificial intelligence.
The agreement for IT consulting services, which runs for four years starting in 2025, is part of the Royal Library’s initiative to modernize and strengthen its digital infrastructure.
“Contributing to the Royal Library’s work to develop a secure and sustainable digital infrastructure is a fantastic opportunity. By combining our technical expertise with the library’s vision, we can create solutions that simplify access for researchers and the public to our common digital resources,” says David Sandberg, Head of Public Sector at HiQ.
The Royal Library aims to provide equal access to its digital collections across society, which requires a robust and sustainable digital infrastructure. To achieve this, digitization needs to accelerate; AI will be used to make already-digitized material that lacks proper descriptions accessible.
“HiQ has extensive experience developing digital solutions for public institutions. We look forward to bringing our skills and commitment to meet the high demands for functionality, security and long-term sustainable development that this critical infrastructure requires,” concludes David Sandberg.