Thank you Ian for this updated information, I truly hope that they can live stream the service so that all of us who are scattered around the country (and literally the world, I know at least a few individuals from other countries who knew, worked with, or asked questions of Nancy) can attend. 

As you and your colleagues can tell, Nancy was much beloved by many, many folks. Her smile, gentleness, openness, and willingness to help others will always be remembered and cherished.

Paige
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Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 10:51 AM
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Subject: Re: Nancy Kandoian (1952 - 2022)
 
Dear All,

Thank you so very much for your fond remembrances of Nancy. It has been extremely touching and bolstering for all of us here at NYPL to read your reminiscences during this time of mourning.

I wanted to pass on this information from Nancy's family regarding the funeral arrangements:  We are planning a memorial event for her on Saturday, July 23 at 11am at Basralian Funeral Home in Oradell, NJ - they have promised to open all their many doors and windows and otherwise take Covid precautions for us. It may possibly be live-streamed, as well. More information will be forthcoming on the funeral home website.

Thank you all again from all of us here at NYPL.

-Ian-

On Tue, May 24, 2022 at 12:32 PM McAuliffe,Carol P <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

I, too, am absolutely heartbroken. I am so very sad to hear of this news.  Nancy has been a wonderful colleague for so many years.  She was one of the most kind and caring people I have ever had the pleasure of working with.  She was also extremely knowledgeable and taught me so much about map cataloging.  She is a legend and I feel incredibly lucky to have worked with her.  This past year she has been one of the regional coordinators for the Online Guide to U.S. Map Collections and she made a huge impact getting map collections around New York City added into the Online Guide.  She was always very humble about her contribution, but her has left an indelible impression on the project.   I will miss her very much.


~Carol

 

Carol McAuliffe, Map Librarian
Associate Chair, Special and Area Studies Collections
George A. Smathers Libraries
University of Florida
(352) 273-2828
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Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2022 2:10 PM
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Subject: Nancy Kandoian (1952 - 2022)

 

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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.

 

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.