Dear Jim,
I sat down to write an email to tell you that our library was chosen as one of Library Journal's Star Libraries of America. And that's when I realized that you really are going to retire. While I am delighted for you, and your family, I am feeling quite sorry for myself. To whom shall I brag now?
Thank you for answering your phone, for supporting the little libraries too, for believing that Oregon Libraries are great (and they are), for making me feel like I want to be the best library director possible because you believe(d) I could be. Somehow, you even quietly made me know that I have to keep moving ever forward (no matter how much I dislike all things technical) so that Port Orford Public Library is always able to meet the needs of the community it serves.
I will miss your wonderful voice--the way it sounds and the sounds it makes. You are my star librarian. Congratulations!
Fondly,
Tobe
Port Orford Public Library
Well, Tobe, I already knew your library was a "star." In fact I wrote it about it for our December newsletter. Not only were you given a star, but you were one of the handful of libraries highlighted in LJ. Way to go. You so deserve the honor. I continue to be amazed by the quality of your new library which you worked so hard to fund and to build. Port Orford is so lucky to have you as their librarian. Don't be surprised if I turn up at your library in the not too distant future. Libraries will always be my thing, and visiting libraries will be something I'll always want to do. Keep up the good work!
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