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.

If you’ve ever needed to confirm a detail about UB’s history—or gone looking for just the right anecdote to bring it to life—chances are Offhaus had the answer. And if he didn’t, he knew exactly where to find it.

VALs play an essential role in the UB Libraries, offering fresh ideas, specialized knowledge, and much-needed support for project-based initiatives throughout the libraries.

After more than three decades of making life easier for students, faculty and colleagues, Colello-Klubek is retiring from the Libraries.

Swinford works to create an approachable space where students and researchers can discover the rich stories preserved in UB's Special Collections.

When it came time to highlight Susan's many memorable years at UB, we decided that only Susan could best tell her story.

Thomas is among 23 individuals from institutions across North America awarded a fellowship to participate in the 2024-2025 program.

 Three UB librarians were recognized for their contributions to UB’s Startup and Innovation Collaboratory (CoLab) at the 2024 Panasci Technology Entrepreneurship Competition.

Each year the AAAS elects members whose efforts on the behalf of the advancement of science, or its applications, are scientifically or socially distinguished.