It has been an honor and a pleasure to know and work with Jim. He's one of my favorite librarian colleagues - full of ideas and insights about the large challenges and opportunities facing all libraries. He and Lori Bell conceived the idea for Unabridged, the downloadable digital audio book service, and they invited me to become involved in the early discussions and planning. The resulting service met a real need in a timely manner. His advocacy efforts on a wide variety of library-related issues have been outstanding. Our conversations about ebooks and the mobile revolution have helped me to better understand the risks and opportunities. I wish Jim the best in his retirement, and I give him fair warning that I'll continue to contact him for his sage advice.
Tom Peters
Assistant Dean for Strategic Technology Initiatives
Milner Library
To celebrate Jim Scheppke's service as Oregon State Librarian from 1991 to 2011
Jim didn't want a traditional retirement party. "Too many greenhouse gas emissions, not to mention unwanted calories," he said. So instead we are having a Virtual Retirement Party - carbon neutral and heart healthy!
To celebrate, Jim wants all his colleagues and associates to post a good wish, photo or a memory to this blog. You can even ask Jim a question. Jim will reply to every post! (Jim will be the only person able to comment on messages after they are posted).
And while you're at it, Jim hopes you will consider a donation in his honor to his favorite charity, our own Talking Book and Braille Services.
Please submit your message before Jim retires on December 30, 2011. Include your name at the end of your message.
To celebrate, Jim wants all his colleagues and associates to post a good wish, photo or a memory to this blog. You can even ask Jim a question. Jim will reply to every post! (Jim will be the only person able to comment on messages after they are posted).
And while you're at it, Jim hopes you will consider a donation in his honor to his favorite charity, our own Talking Book and Braille Services.
Please submit your message before Jim retires on December 30, 2011. Include your name at the end of your message.
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We've had lots of adventures on the cutting edge of libraries, haven't we Tom! It's been lots of fun. I hope you'll keep it up. Thanks for all your great work on Unabridged, NLS standards, COSLA E-Book Task Force, etc. Stay in touch Tom.
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