My heart is broken. Nancy was one of the kindest, most helpful and generous colleagues I have known. When I had a tough map cataloging question, especially about old maps, she was always quick to lend me her advice. Working with her over the years in MAGERT/MAGIRT was such a pleasure; she was so insightful about maps and cataloging, and so delightful in her personality. I already miss her very much. My condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues. Louise Ratliff Retired UCLA Map Cataloger On Fri, May 20, 2022 at 12:26 PM Brian Falato <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > When I presented at 2019 ALA on a map cataloging project, I was so pleased > and honored that Nancy (and Paige Andrew) came to my presentation and > talked to me afterward. She knew the donor of the maps on the project I > talked about, and said he had come to NYPL map library many times. > > > > Even though I didn’t know Nancy well, she was always so friendly when I > would see her at ALA. What a loss! > > > > Brian Falato > > Senior Cataloger > > Collections & Discovery > > University of South Florida Libraries > > Tampa, FL 33620 > > [log in to unmask] > > 813-974-1772 > > > > *From: *Mary Jeanne Yuen <[log in to unmask]> > *Sent: *Friday, May 20, 2022 8:56 AM > *To: *[log in to unmask] > *Subject: *Re: Nancy Kandoian (1952 - 2022) > > > > Hello, > > > > It is a sad news. I worked with Nancy only for a short while years ago. > Her depth in map cataloging or just in maps was tremendous. Though only a > short time, I learned a lot from her. > > > > > > Mary Jeanne Yuen > > MIT Libraries > > Cambridge, MA > > > > *From:* Maps-L: Map Librarians, etc. <[log in to unmask]> *On Behalf > Of *Coombs, Jim > *Sent:* Thursday, May 19, 2022 7:34 PM > *To:* [log in to unmask] > *Subject:* Re: Nancy Kandoian (1952 - 2022) > > > > I am also saddened to hear of Nancy's passing. She was one of the original > MAGERT members and fulltime map catalogers. I always looked forward to > seeing her at ALA conferences. > > > > Jim > > Jim Coombs > > Maps & GIS Librarian, Emeritus > > Missouri State University > > Springfield, Missouri > > > > *From:* Maps-L: Map Librarians, etc. <[log in to unmask]> *On Behalf > Of *Ian Fowler > *Sent:* Thursday, May 19, 2022 1:10 PM > *To:* [log in to unmask] > *Subject:* Nancy Kandoian (1952 - 2022) > > > > *CAUTION: *External Sender > > > > 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. > > > > This message originated outside Missouri State University. Please use > caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or replying. > > > > *[EXTERNAL EMAIL]* DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize > the sender and know the content is safe. > > >