People Spotlights

Senior Anisha Aktar shows how finding pockets of joy makes space for community, friendship and academic success at UB.

The certified therapy dog and his handler help students find connection, care and a moment of calm during finals week at UB.

UB senior Naila Karajic credits the University Libraries’ spaces, resources and supportive environment with helping power her journey toward a future in neurosurgery.

The $500 award recognizes students who produce significant academic inquiry requiring the use of the Libraries' information resources and collections.

Kaitlyn Liu highlights her experience as a PhD student at the University at Buffalo and how the libraries have helped her along the way.

VALs play a vital role at UB, bringing fresh perspectives, specialized expertise, and essential support for dynamic, project-based initiatives. 

Nichols has been a part of UB’s story for nearly two decades, bringing his passion for learning and teaching to every role he’s taken on.

As the only data services librarian, Jocelyn Swick-Jemison combines her love of teaching, technical expertise, and passion for supporting researchers in a role vital to UB’s academic mission.

After spending five years in New York City, the Amherst native found himself back on UB’s campus—just around the corner from where he grew up.

Please join us in congratulating Pajak as she embarks on a well-deserved retirement from the University Libraries.

Zafron has served in Health Sciences Library Services since 2003, first as senior assistant librarian, then in her current rank since 2009.

The innovative pedagogy and creative spaces librarian at UB helps faculty and library staff integrate new technologies into teaching and research.

Rowley has led the science and engineering library services team at UB since 2018. 

The aaward honors works of legal bibliography, legal research and law librarianship that demonstrate enduring research value, originality and depth of scholarship. 

Taddeo recently participated as a panelist in "Blind Date with a Banned Book," a community event presented by Buffalo Toronto Public Media.