e’re proud of
our past. And
we’re especially
proud of and
excited by our
present and
future. We’re
proud that the
University
of Oregon
Bookstore has
become a leader
in its field—a
model for other
bookstores.
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ring an industry leader is a direct result of the efforts of our stafl leadership
Team. Our Team members are real pros, many of whom have been familiar
fac es for a lot of years. They're continually challenging themselves to find better ways
to improve what we can do for you and the University.
The recent challenge of customizing a new computerized system to the needs of a
bookstore is an example of our Team spirit. Through extraordinary problem solving
efforts by our people, other bookstores are now coming to study our solutions—to
pattern themselves after us.
You, the University community, are the other factor in our success. You've served on
our Governing Board of elected U of O students, faculty and stall for the past 72 years.
You've patronized our store, helping us to be one of only 30 U.S. college bookstores
able to offer a purchase discount on books. You've worked in our store as students,
receiving job preference here. And, you've kept on challenging us with your ideas and
needs. So. together let's celebrate the success of over 70 years of our unique
partnership in your education!
General Manager— Jim Williams
proud
ike his two predecessors. Bookstore General Manager Jim Williams is a graduate
of the University of Oregon School of Business. He is proud of that. And he Is
to fx* one of only three General Managers here in over 70 years.
Jim started out stocking shelves while attending school in the sixties.
That experience determined the special relationship he has with student
employees and the priority he gives them in Jobs Jim is a family man.
avid fly fisherman, coach, runner and environmental activist.
In his 17th year as General Manager. Jim's vision for the bookstore
reflects his integrity and that of his predecessors. He is an advocate for
student interests and sees the role of the bookstore as that of a partner,
with students, faculty and staff, in the educational process. Jim's door
is always open to talk about the bookstore or Just to visit.