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.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Great Advice from Jim

I feel extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to get to know Jim over the past few years.  Oregon has been so lucky to have such a dedicated and hardworking State Librarian.  Three simple words can sum up my undying appreciation for Jim: Ready to Read!  Thanks for supporting the children of Oregon!!

On a personal note, as I prepare to enter the exciting (and scary) world of parenting, I’m reminded of some great advice Jim once shared with me (which I believe he picked up during his entry into parenthood):

If you want to be a great father, follow this one simple rule: Take your kids to the Enchanted Forest at least once a year.

Best wishes!!

Rick Samuelson, Youth Services Librarian
Washington County Cooperative Library Services



1 comment:

  1. Jim ScheppkeDecember 4, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Hey Rick, that was the advice I got from George Happ, former director of the Salem Public Library. The year was 1986 and Ann and I were expecting our first of three children. George was right! My daughter Jane is now 25 and a graduate student in librarianship. But she still loves Enchanted Forest and tries to go at least once a year.

    I will always maintain that helping to make every child a proficient reader is the most contribution a public library can make.

    Keep up the good work Rick.

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