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In 1980, together with Automation and Technical Service Librarian Evelyn Kuo, Jacobson oversaw the launch of Memorial Hall Library's first public access catalog and circulation system called Libs 100. <ref> [https://www.localnewsarchive.com/?a=d&d=MHLATM19821028-01 Library Initiates Computer System on Monday, The Andover Townsman, October 28, 1982, p.4] </ref> In 1982, Memorial Hall Library under Jacobson's leadership helped establish the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium which was created by a state law sponsored by Representative Sue Tucker of Andover. The new law, signed by Governor Dukakis, allowed regional libraries to pool resources shared catalog access. <ref> [https://www.localnewsarchive.com/?a=d&d=MHLATM19831201-01 Library bill becomes law, The Andover Townsman, Dec. 1, 1983, p.6] </ref> In 1985, ground was broken for a $5.2 million addition and renovation project that doubled the size of the library. The project took two years to complete and Jacobson oversaw a grand opening of the 55,000 square foot building in 1988. <ref> [https://www.localnewsarchive.com/?a=d&d=MHLATM19850516-01 Breaking ground at MHL, The Andover Townsman, May 16, 1985, p. 43.] </ref> <ref> [https://www.localnewsarchive.com/?a=d&d=MHLATM19881103-01 Administrators pose, The Andover Townsman, November 3, 1988, p.1] </ref> Jacobson is depicted, along with other Town of Andover leaders in a mural on the Lower Level of the library by Boston artist, Mark Steele entitled [https://mhl.org/art-galleries/over-andover-1988 ''Over Andover']'. | In 1980, together with Automation and Technical Service Librarian Evelyn Kuo, Jacobson oversaw the launch of Memorial Hall Library's first public access catalog and circulation system called Libs 100. <ref> [https://www.localnewsarchive.com/?a=d&d=MHLATM19821028-01 Library Initiates Computer System on Monday, The Andover Townsman, October 28, 1982, p.4] </ref> In 1982, Memorial Hall Library under Jacobson's leadership helped establish the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium which was created by a state law sponsored by Representative Sue Tucker of Andover. The new law, signed by Governor Dukakis, allowed regional libraries to pool resources shared catalog access. <ref> [https://www.localnewsarchive.com/?a=d&d=MHLATM19831201-01 Library bill becomes law, The Andover Townsman, Dec. 1, 1983, p.6] </ref> In 1985, ground was broken for a $5.2 million addition and renovation project that doubled the size of the library. The project took two years to complete and Jacobson oversaw a grand opening of the 55,000 square foot building in 1988. <ref> [https://www.localnewsarchive.com/?a=d&d=MHLATM19850516-01 Breaking ground at MHL, The Andover Townsman, May 16, 1985, p. 43.] </ref> <ref> [https://www.localnewsarchive.com/?a=d&d=MHLATM19881103-01 Administrators pose, The Andover Townsman, November 3, 1988, p.1] </ref> Jacobson is depicted, along with other Town of Andover leaders in a mural on the Lower Level of the library by Boston artist, Mark Steele entitled [https://mhl.org/art-galleries/over-andover-1988 ''Over Andover']'. | ||
Nancy Jacoson earned | Nancy Jacoson was born in California where she earned an AB in History and Political Science from the University of California at Berkeley and a MS in Library and Information Science from Simmons College in Boston. <ref> New Library Assistant, [https://www.localnewsarchive.com/?a=d&d=MHLATM19710429-01 The Andover Townsman], April 29, 1971, p. 3 </ref> | ||
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Revision as of 17:21, 7 January 2026
Nancy Jacobson (1931-1925) was the Head Librarian at Memorial Hall Library in Andover from 1974 to 1993. [1] Prior to being appointed Director, Jacobson, as Acting Director, oversaw the library during a time of unplanned and rapid transition when Director Harry Sagris died unexpectedly. [2] Prior to working at Memorial Hall Library, Jacobson worked as a school librarian at West Elementary School and at East Junior High School in Andover.
In 1979, Governor Michael Dukakis appointed Jacobson to be a delegate representing Massachusetts to the White House Conference on Library and Information Science. [3]
In 1980, together with Automation and Technical Service Librarian Evelyn Kuo, Jacobson oversaw the launch of Memorial Hall Library's first public access catalog and circulation system called Libs 100. [4] In 1982, Memorial Hall Library under Jacobson's leadership helped establish the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium which was created by a state law sponsored by Representative Sue Tucker of Andover. The new law, signed by Governor Dukakis, allowed regional libraries to pool resources shared catalog access. [5] In 1985, ground was broken for a $5.2 million addition and renovation project that doubled the size of the library. The project took two years to complete and Jacobson oversaw a grand opening of the 55,000 square foot building in 1988. [6] [7] Jacobson is depicted, along with other Town of Andover leaders in a mural on the Lower Level of the library by Boston artist, Mark Steele entitled Over Andover''.
Nancy Jacoson was born in California where she earned an AB in History and Political Science from the University of California at Berkeley and a MS in Library and Information Science from Simmons College in Boston. [8]
REFERENCES
- ↑ Boudreau, Lisa Nancy Jacobsen changed the library The Andover Townsman, June 3, 1993, p. 1
- ↑ Memorial Hall Library shows continued growth, The Andover Townsman, February 20, 1975, p.13-A.
- ↑ Delegate, The Andover Townsman, April 12, 1979, p. 26
- ↑ Library Initiates Computer System on Monday, The Andover Townsman, October 28, 1982, p.4
- ↑ Library bill becomes law, The Andover Townsman, Dec. 1, 1983, p.6
- ↑ Breaking ground at MHL, The Andover Townsman, May 16, 1985, p. 43.
- ↑ Administrators pose, The Andover Townsman, November 3, 1988, p.1
- ↑ New Library Assistant, The Andover Townsman, April 29, 1971, p. 3