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.

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.

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.