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Nancy Jacobson (2/9/31-12/29/25) was the Head Librarian at Memorial Hall Library in Andover from 1974 to 1993. <ref> [https://www.localnewsarchive.com/?a=d&d=MHLATM19930603-01 Boudreau, Lisa Nancy Jacobsen changed the library ''The Andover Townsman,'' June 3, 1993, p. 1] </ref> 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. <ref> [https://www.localnewsarchive.com/?a=d&d=MHLATM19750220-01 Memorial Hall Library shows continued growth, The Andover Townsman, February 20, 1975, p.13-A].</ref> 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. <ref> [https://www.localnewsarchive.com/?a=d&d=MHLATM19790412-01 Delegate, ''The Andover Townsman,'' April 12, 1979, p. 26] </ref> | Nancy Jacobson (2/9/31-12/29/25) was the Head Librarian at Memorial Hall Library in Andover from 1974 to 1993. <ref> [https://www.localnewsarchive.com/?a=d&d=MHLATM19930603-01 Boudreau, Lisa Nancy Jacobsen changed the library ''The Andover Townsman,'' June 3, 1993, p. 1] </ref> 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. <ref> [https://www.localnewsarchive.com/?a=d&d=MHLATM19750220-01 Memorial Hall Library shows continued growth, The Andover Townsman, February 20, 1975, p.13-A].</ref> 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. <ref> [https://www.localnewsarchive.com/?a=d&d=MHLATM19790412-01 Delegate, ''The Andover Townsman,'' April 12, 1979, p. 26] </ref> | ||
In 1980, with Automation and Technical Service Librarian Evelyn Kuo, Jacobson oversaw the launch of Memorial Hall Library's first automated circulation system, 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> | |||
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Revision as of 15:50, 7 January 2026
Nancy Jacobson (2/9/31-12/29/25) 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, with Automation and Technical Service Librarian Evelyn Kuo, Jacobson oversaw the launch of Memorial Hall Library's first automated circulation system, Libs 100. </ref> Library Initiates Computer System on Monday, The Andover Townsman, October 28, 1982, p.4 </ref>
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