Incredibly sad news. While I didn't know Nancy nearly as well as many of
you, like many have said she was always warm and welcoming -- a truly
wonderful human being and will miss seeing her at the various map
gatherings.

Craig

Craig Haggit
Senior Special Collections Librarian, Western History and Genealogy Dept.
Denver Public Library
10 West 14th Ave. Parkway
Denver, CO  80204
720-865-1813
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On Thu, May 19, 2022 at 12:24 PM Ian Fowler <
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> 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.
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> 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.
>
>

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