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.

Friday, November 4, 2011

Scheppke a youth services Olympian!

Throughout his State Library career, Jim’s advocacy and support for youth services--early childhood literacy, summer reading, staff training and enrichment—was passionate, eloquent, and persevering.

 

We Ch Lib’ns, statewide, say “Thanks.”

 

...feeling autumnal

Scott Keeney

Children's Librarian

Albany Public Library

1 comment:

  1. Jim ScheppkeNovember 6, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Thanks Scott. "Ch Lib'ns" do some of the most important work in libraries. Your work is essential to having all Oregon children become proficient readers -- a goal we need to keep striving for.

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