News Releases
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After 28 Years at UB, Janiece Jankowski Retires — but Not Exactly
Tuesday, May 27th, 2025After nearly three decades of dedicated service to the University at Buffalo, Janiece Jankowski has officially retired from the University Libraries — but anyone who knows her well …
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New EBSCOhost User Interface Coming in June 2025
Monday, May 26th, 2025Starting June 1, 2025, the UB Libraries will migrate to a new EBSCOhost user interface (UI), “redesigned to meet ever-evolving user expectations for accessing, searching, choosing, and using …
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Sharing Knowledge
Monday, May 26th, 2025I came to the University at Buffalo on the advice of a librarian who worked at the same school where I was a one-on-one teacher aide. We’d talk …
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Polish Room Rededicated in Abbott Hall Ahead of 70th Anniversary
Saturday, May 24th, 2025The University Libraries and the Polish Arts Club of Buffalo co-hosted a rededication ceremony on May 21 for the Polish Room, now housed in its stately new location …
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Scott Peterson Brings Data Expertise to UB
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025Scott Peterson, our new Head of Research Data Services, started at the UB Libraries on Monday, May 12th. Scott comes to UB from the University of California, Berkeley, …
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Carl Siegel Brings Architectural Insight and Digital Expertise to UB Libraries
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025Carl Siegel, project archivist for the Rudy Bruner Center for Urban Excellence (RBC), brings a sharp eye for architecture and a commitment to archival preservation to his role …
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2025 Journey of Discovery Prize Winner
Friday, May 16th, 2025Congratulations to UB student Brianna Brockington, the University Libraries’ 2025 Journey of Discovery undergraduate research contest winner. This $500 award recognizes students who produce significant academic work requiring …
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90 Years of Legacy: Honoring Lockwood Memorial Library
Monday, May 12th, 2025On May 15, 1935, the University at Buffalo (UB) celebrated the dedication of the original Lockwood Memorial Library — now known as Abbott Library — marking a pivotal …
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Lacy Returns to UB, Bringing Leadership and a Love of Libraries
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025Lacy is back at the University at Buffalo—but this time, she’s not a student balancing reference shifts and coursework. As the new User Services Information Desk Supervisor at …
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Mary Kamela and Beth Carpenter Receive UB’s Distinction in Academic Integrity Award
Monday, May 5th, 2025In recognition of their outstanding contributions to promoting academic integrity at the University at Buffalo, Beth Carpenter and Mary Kamela have been honored with a 2025 Distinction in …