Library Review: Volume 39 Issue 4

Ownership and Access, Database and OPAC: Present and Future Opportunities for Academic Libraries

Stuart James

The pattern of provision of academic library and informationservices is considered in relation to institutional goals and userneeds. The two fundamental strategies of ownership…

The Coming of Age of Book Publishing and Indexing in Nigeria

H.C Otokunefor, C.O. Nwodo

The history of book publishing in Nigeria is outlined and thedifferent kinds of publishing houses are reviewed. The quality of bookindexing by these publishers is reviewed and a…

The Management of Change in a Library Service

Cephas Odini

The psychological, communication, motivational and administrativefactors which require attention in the management of change in libraryservices are all examined. The importance of…

Romanian Library Development: Past, Present and Future

Ian R.M. Mowat

A visit to Bucharest in the wake of the recent Romanian revolution isdescribed. The state of libraries and librarianship in Romania during theCeausescu era are considered and the…