People Spotlights

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.

Hayden and Lilly Radel are more than just sisters; they’re fourth-generation students at UB, carrying on a family tradition.

Buttaccio helps student employees develop strong customer service skills while ensuring patrons can access needed materials.

With an office tucked away, many of us haven’t had the chance to meet Loviza, whose passion for working with people is reflected in her career in higher education.

For more than 14 years, Lasota has been working across departments at UB and honing her skills in special collections.

This past year, Tysick took a sabbatical from July to December to focus on two major projects: a book and a course.

Grierson didn’t expect her career to lead her to her position as institutional repository librarian at the UB Libraries.

The new publication, “Teaching and Collecting Technical Standards: A Handbook for Librarians and Educators,” is now available from Purdue University Press. 

Dunbar has been selected to serve on the SAA Foundation Board of Directors for a three-year term.

Laura Taddeo is the winner of the 2023 SUNYLA Mentor Award.

Nell Aronoff has been named as a recipient of the 2023 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Librarianship. 

The American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) has named Rebecca Chapman as the recipient of the organization’s 2023 Minority Leadership Development Award.