Jim,
I can't believe that we are going on year fifteen with OSLIS which was a brainchild spawned by you and other librarians. You have been a guiding light and beacon for our K-12 library community.
You are a champion and an encouragement to all libraries throughout the state. You brought OLA and OASL alongside one another to help support each other and have been a true believer in people working together. Your legislative work has not gone unnoticed and the ever ready smile is a true testament to the joy of your job.
I wish you luck with your mushroom hunting and travels and may you enjoy many happy retirement years.
Melanee Lucas
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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Oh Melanie, you have always been one of my favorite school librarians, mostly for your ever-present smile and sense of humor. Hang in there kiddo. Oregon students need their teacher librarians more than ever ... the powers that be just don't realize it. Maybe there will be something I can do in my retirement to be a stronger advocate for the essential work you all do. I hope so.
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