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 29, 2011

Thanks for your support


Dear Jim,
I want to thank you for your vision and support of the Horner Exchange Program with Fujian, our sister province in China.  The program is one of only two exchange programs in the country run by a state library association.  The program has changed, and improved, under your guidance, providing opportunities for Oregon librarians to engage in international library activities – whether being part of the traveling delegation to Fujian or hosting guests at our libraries here.  Your dedication to  the exchange helped it to evolve from a single Oregonian visiting China every other year to 3 librarians visiting every 3 years, with additional funding from the state library and overall management provided by the OLA IRRT.  I was most impressed by the description this past summer, during the visit of Chinese library directors, of the many ways in which the exchanges and other related activities have influenced libraries in Fujian.  Your work as state librarian has extended around the globe.
I wish you many good wishes in retirement, good health to enjoy yourself, and best of luck in all that you pursue in the future.
Sincerely,
Richard Sapon-White
Oregon State University Libraries
And
Horner Exchange Coordinator
International Relations Round Table
Oregon Library Association

1 comment:

  1. Jim ScheppkeDecember 31, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Thanks so much Richard. And thank you for all your great work helping to coordinate our activities with our sister province of Fujian. I do hope you can travel to Fujian yourself before too long to enjoy the incredible hospitality of our colleagues over there. You will be amazed by the progress they are making in improving their library services, as I was in 2010. Best wishes to you Richard.

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