Library Review

Harrison, K.C.

1993 Library Review

doi: 10.1108/00242539310036534

Celebrates the 90th birthday of Bengt Hjelmqvist in October 1993with an account of his life and work. Illustrates his role in fosteringAngloScandinavian public library conferences. Outlines his majorpublications and examines his work on Scandinavian public librarybuildings, as Head of the Library Section of the National Board ofEducation in Stockholm from 19451969. Explains also his influence onBritish librarianship.

1993 Library Review

doi: 10.1108/EUM0000000001492

Presents the three prize winners in the John Smith & SonsGlasgow LtdUniversity of Paisley Library Scottish Schools EssayCompetition. Also publishes the five other shortlisted entries fromwhich the winners were chosen. The contestants present a range ofdescriptions and personal views of particular or imaginary libraries andof their importance to their lives.

Feather, John; Marriott, Richard

1993 Library Review

doi: 10.1108/00242539310036525

Considers the statistics and implications of a dramatic increase instudent numbers in all UK higher education institutions. Considers alsothe changes in the nature of students enrolled, such as mature studentsand credit accumulation and transfer schemes changes in the provisionof higher education through modularization and new methods of coursedelivery, among others. Reviews levels of resourcing and discusses theeffects on library services. Examines service provision, informationskills, teaching and management issues and highlights the resultingproblems and opportunities facing higher education libraries in the UK.Examines the issues in more specific relationship to the experiences offour university libraries in the East Midlands of England.

Olorunsola, R.

1993 Library Review

doi: 10.1108/00242539310036543

Relates some instances of Government censorship of the press inNigeria. Discusses their implications for communications, scholarshipand education within the country. Indicates prominent Nigerianperiodical and newspaper publications and stresses their importance asfree agents of communication within the country.