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.
>
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> Even though I didn’t know Nancy well, she was always so friendly when I
> would see her at ALA. What a loss!
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> Brian Falato
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> Senior Cataloger
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> Collections & Discovery
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> University of South Florida Libraries
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> Tampa, FL 33620
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> *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)
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> Hello,
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> 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.
>
>
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> Mary Jeanne Yuen
>
> MIT Libraries
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> Cambridge, MA
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> *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
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> Jim Coombs
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> Maps & GIS Librarian, Emeritus
>
> Missouri State University
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> Springfield, Missouri
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>
> *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)
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>
>
> *CAUTION: *External Sender
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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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