Bengt Hjelmqvist at 90

Abstract

Celebrates the 90th birthday of Bengt Hjelmqvist in October 1993 with an account of his life and work. Illustrates his role in fostering Anglo‐Scandinavian public library conferences. Outlines his major publications and examines his work on Scandinavian public library buildings, as Head of the Library Section of the National Board of Education in Stockholm from 1945‐1969. Explains also his influence on British librarianship.

Citation

Harrison, K.C. (1993), "Bengt Hjelmqvist at 90", Library Review, Vol. 42 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/00242539310036534