People Spotlights

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. 

Friendly, determined and patient. That’s how Afifa Roja, a third-year neuroscience major at UB, describes herself.

From the first rush of students in the morning to late-night study sessions, UB Libraries are alive with energy, ideas and innovation.

Niko Martinez-Saroff is pursuing a master’s degree in school librarianship at UB and will graduate in fall 2026.

For Nolan Mattison, a well-preserved collection of ancient coins has become the centerpiece of a transformative research journey.

As the head of Research Data Services in UB Libraries, Peterson brings nearly two decades of experience from UC Berkeley.

When it comes to blending the arts and sciences, new Sciences Librarian Anna Mayersohn is a natural.

As an Annex assistant in UB Libraries, Logan Walters balances a wide variety of responsibilities each day. 

If you’ve ever had a tricky technology issue in the UB Libraries, chances are you’ve crossed paths with the person who thrives on solving them: Nick Dolce.

Waters is excited to step into her new role as foreign and international law librarian at UB.

Deborah Chiarella, Ophelia Morey and Pamela Rose exemplify the Libraries’ commitment to excellence, service and community impact.

The decision recognizes his national leadership in data curation and his strategic contributions to research services.

Klotzbach-Russell has been awarded tenure in recognition of her outstanding contributions to librarianship, scholarship and service.

Please join us in congratulating Loviza on this outstanding professional accomplishment.

The UB Libraries has granted tenure to Amanda McCormick, faculty services librarian at the Charles B. Sears Law Library.