People Spotlights

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.

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.

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.

The university has been an integral part of Hollister's life, whether as a student, student worker, visiting librarian, or librarian for more than 15 years.

Carpenter will be responsible for coordinating all SUNYLA delegates and preparing the slate of candidates for the annual elections. 

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.