The Roses and the Thorns in the Career of an Information Scientist: A Managerial Insight

This text is a collection of experiences, thoughts and reflections drawn from the working life of the author in the domain of library and information service, and teaching management science in different capacities over a period of three decades. If sweet experiences are like roses, the bad experiences are thorns. The treatise covers the topics: developing positive work culture; recruitment and performance review; projects, operations and accountability; authority and its exercise; libraries and book-sellers, e-publications; discipline; quality maintenance, brand building; educational functions of libraries; language skills;  updating of knowledge/skills; recognizing and rewarding merit; mentors, inspiring leaders; and   fulfillment.  The managerial insight given at the end of each item presents the relevant managerial thought/principle underlying the item.