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<p><font face="Verdana">Good Afternoon,</font></p>
<p><font face="Verdana">After 33 years with the North Bend Public
Library, I will be retiring soon, and August 18 will be my last
day. I've come to know many of you over the years, and I'm sure
going to miss seeing you at meetings and especially at the OLA
conference. I know you'll carry on and keep doing great work at
your libraries, and for the benefit of library patrons across
the state. Your great ideas, programs, and innovative services
have been inspiring to me. I hope our paths will cross again
before too long!</font></p>
<p><font face="Verdana">I've been very fortunate to work here for so
long, with such a terrific library board, and a great team of
people to work with at NBPL, and in our library district. My
leaving is an excellent opportunity for someone else to lead the
library in this very supportive community.</font></p>
<p><font face="Verdana">We're starting the search for a new director
today, and I'll post the job announcement to libs-or and beyond
shortly.</font></p>
<p><font face="Verdana">It has truly been a very satisfying and an
enriching time serving with you in the wondrous Oregon library
community!</font></p>
<p><font face="Verdana">Sincerely,</font></p>
<p><font face="Verdana">Gary<br>
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Gary Sharp
Director of Library Services
North Bend Public Library
1800 Sherman Avenue
North Bend OR 97459
541-756-5442
541-756-1073 fax
“A library is a shelter for the mind and spirit.” - Tom McCall
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