THE ROSES AND THE THORNS IN THE CAREER OF AN INFORMATION SCIENTIST: A Managerial Insight

Book Details

• Publisher: Ess Ess Publication
• ISBN: 9788193431146
• Year of Publication: 2018
• Language: English
• Binding: HardBound

About the Book

This book is a thoughtful collection of experiences, reflections, and insights drawn from the author’s three decades of professional work in library and information services and the teaching of management science. Combining practical experiences with managerial understanding, the book presents both the rewarding and challenging aspects of professional life, comparing pleasant experiences to roses and difficult experiences to thorns.

The treatise discusses a wide range of important topics related to library management, professional ethics, organizational culture, and personal growth. Key subjects covered include developing a positive work culture, recruitment and performance review, project management, operational accountability, authority and its responsible exercise, relationships between libraries and booksellers, e-publications, discipline, quality maintenance, and brand building.

The book also explores the educational functions of libraries, the importance of language skills, continuous updating of knowledge and professional skills, recognition and rewarding of merit, mentorship, leadership qualities, and professional fulfillment. A unique feature of the publication is the managerial insight provided at the end of each section, highlighting the relevant management principles and professional lessons connected with each topic.

Written in an engaging and practical style, this book serves as a valuable resource for librarians, library managers, educators, students of management and library science, and professionals interested in organizational leadership and professional development within information services.