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.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

A Job Well Done!

Jim,

Thank you so much for your support of Oregon’s Libraries. I have appreciated your wealth of knowledge, understanding of the issues and a willingness to listen to all groups. Your support of OASL has helped us provide leadership for school libraries in Oregon.

Thank you for all of your hard work. You are like the Franklin Roosevelt of our library community. We really can’t remember a time where you have not been at the helm.

Much appreciation, and best wishes for your next adventure.

Kelly

Kelly Bryant
Library Materials Specialist
Southern Oregon Education Service District


1 comment:

  1. Jim ScheppkeDecember 18, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Thank you Kelly. I don't know about "the Franklin Roosevelt..." That's high praise in my book. But as you know, we need school libraries more than ever in order to have all our children become proficient readers. OASL (soon part of OLA) needs to keep fighting and never give up advocating for what our kids really need to become good readers -- good books, and plenty of them, and school library staff to inspire and motivate students to read for pleasure and learning.

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