My heart sank when reading this very, very sad news of Nancy's passing. She is one kindest people I have ever known. Always welcoming and always a generous person to those who ever asked her for map related advice/information.  I enjoyed what time I had getting to know her a little better and about her family over the past couple of years. I personally will miss her very much. The world of map librarians has lost an asset.

Please keep me posted if there are memorial services planned, etc.
 Thank you.
Maggie



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From: Maps-L: Map Librarians, etc. <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Susan Moore <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: Re: Nancy Kandoian (1952 - 2022)

I am saddened to hear of Nancy's passing. She was a wonderful person and I always enjoyed seeing her at ALA conferences. She will be missed.

Susan Moore
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA  50614

On Thu, May 19, 2022 at 1:24 PM Ian Fowler <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:

We are deeply saddened to share that our beloved colleague Nancy Kandoian, map librarian at the New York Public Library's Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division has passed away.



Nancy started at the Library 44 years ago as a map information assistant, and has been the heart of our Map Division ever since. Over her long and fruitful career at NYPL, Nancy helped shape the field of map librarianship, particularly through her tireless dedication to the practice of map cataloging, and her mentorship and training of countless colleagues both at the Library and across the U.S.  Employing unending patience and devotion to her craft, Nancy’s contributions to librarianship will benefit our patrons for generations to come.


She was the consummate professional, expert at her job, dedicated to the Library’s mission and public service, and always kind, respectful, and thoughtful with both patrons and colleagues. Her generosity was also unparalleled—whether she was sharing her vast knowledge, taking the time to talk with colleagues, or passing out her (incredible) homemade baked treats.  She will be deeply missed.