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.

Saturday, November 5, 2011

You were there!

Hi, Jim,

You were there to give a welcome to my class on our very first weekend
of library school (and many other times along the way). After listening
to you, I knew that I'd made the right choice to be a librarian in
Oregon. You articulated all the reasons that I wanted to work with
libraries, and your enthusiasm was catching. Thank you for all of your
service to our great library community.

Nancy Peate, Youth Services Librarian, Multnomah County

1 comment:

  1. Jim ScheppkeNovember 13, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Thanks Nancy. You are fortunate to be working in the best youth services program in the best public library in the U.S., I believe. Keep up your great work for kids. They need you.

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