This master's thesis deals with the public library project called the GÖK-project, which concerned three Swedish public libraries: Linnestaden (Göteborg), Örnskoldsvik and Kalmar. The general outlines for the project were: reconsideration of the conception of the literary quality, improvement of the library services, adjustment to the library user and reconsideration of the conception of adult education to the public libraries of the 90s. The project caused a big national debate with effort put on the conception of the literary quality. The topic of this master's thesis is partly the GÖK-project and its general outlines, partly the accomplishment of the project, the main point put on the public library in Linnestaden (Göteborg).