People Spotlights

Student Spotlights

Blending law and librarianship to support the UB community
2/2/26
Blending his legal training with librarianship, Matthew Walker brings empathy, research expertise and a steady presence to support the Charles B. Sears Law Library community.
Learning by Doing
1/5/26
Graduate student assistant Jordan Stanford has long been drawn to libraries. Now a student worker in the University Libraries, he’s contributing to projects that bring those historical materials to life for others.
Student Spotlight: Afifa Roja
10/14/25
Friendly, determined and patient. That’s how Afifa Roja, a third-year neuroscience major at UB, describes herself.
It All Happens Here
6/10/25
From the first rush of students in the morning to late-night study sessions, UB Libraries are alive with energy, ideas and innovation.
Sharing Knowledge: A Student Spotlight
5/28/25
Niko Martinez-Saroff is pursuing a master’s degree in school librarianship at UB and will graduate in fall 2026.

Talking Techno(logy) with Michael Kicey
3/24/26
A conversation with Michael Kicey (they/he), Associate Librarian for the Humanities.
Full Circle: Saadia Iqbal's Path Leads Back to Buffalo
3/10/26
After 12 years away, Saadia Iqbal has returned to where it all began: the University at Buffalo Libraries.
New Lending Services Coordinator Brings Passion for Accessibility to UB Libraries
2/24/26
Howitt came to UB from Canisius University, where she worked in the library and discovered her passion for the field.
From Astrophysics to Law Librarianship
2/10/26
Sara Denbo channels her diverse experience into supporting law students through their academic journeys.
After 44 years, Carol Rees is retiring
2/2/26
After 44 years with the University Libraries, Carol Rees retired on Jan. 29, 2026, leaving a legacy of persistence, expertise and dedication to connecting users with hard-to-find resources.

Laura Taddeo Joins Community Panel on Banned Books
3/24/26
Taddeo recently participated as a panelist in "Blind Date with a Banned Book," a community event presented by Buffalo Toronto Public Media in partnership with Burning Books and the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library.
Molly Maloney Honored for Exceptional Service with Pillars of Pride Award
1/20/26
The award recognizes staff members whose work reflects the university’s core values, including excellence, service, inclusion and innovation.
UB Librarians Honored at Celebration of Excellence
11/4/25
Deborah Chiarella, Ophelia Morey and Pamela Rose exemplify the Libraries’ commitment to excellence, service and community impact.
Jake Carlson Earns Tenure at UB Libraries, Advances Data Services and Collections Strategy
8/12/25
The decision recognizes his national leadership in data curation and his strategic contributions to research services.
Carolyn Klotzbach-Russell Awarded Tenure at UB Libraries
8/5/25
Klotzbach-Russell has been awarded tenure in recognition of her outstanding contributions to librarianship, scholarship and service.