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

Thank you, Jim

Jim—I second everyone else’s warm words about your vision, enthusiasm and appreciation of Oregon libraries.  In our interactions over several decades, I have worn many, many hats:  staff person for the Oregon Humanities Council, President of the Multnomah County Friends of the Library, LSTA Board member, consultant,  Marketing and Communications Manager for Multnomah County Library, library history researcher and Canby Public Library Director.  Your hat, as the state librarian, has always been the same, and so has been your consistent interest in whatever I was doing and your welcome ideas about how my current role might best benefit our libraries.  I will miss you, a lot.  Have fun wearing your new hat! 

 

Penny Hummel

Director, Canby Public Library

1 comment:

  1. Jim ScheppkeNovember 6, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Penny, it has been such fun seeing your career progress to where it is today as a library director. I think it's your destiny. It's not easy, but I know you will prevail in bringing much improved library service to Canby and perhaps to some other places before you're done. Your talents are many and Canby is lucky to have you.

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