People Spotlights

Student Spotlights

Learning by Doing
1/5/26
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.
Student Spotlight: Afifa Roja
10/14/25
Friendly, determined and patient. That’s how Afifa Roja, a third-year neuroscience major at UB, describes herself.
It All Happens Here
6/10/25
From the first rush of students in the morning to late-night study sessions, UB Libraries are alive with energy, ideas and innovation.
Sharing Knowledge: A Student Spotlight
5/28/25
Niko Martinez-Saroff is pursuing a master’s degree in school librarianship at UB and will graduate in fall 2026.
A Journey Through Coins of the Classical World
12/10/24
For Nolan Mattison, a well-preserved collection of ancient coins has become the centerpiece of a transformative research journey.

Keith Nichols: A Lifelong Learner at UB Libraries
1/28/25
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.
Jocelyn Swick-Jemison: Supporting Data Management at UB
1/14/25
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.
Justin Dise – The Tech-Savvy Problem-Solver on UB Libraries’ E-Resources Team
12/31/24
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.
Congratulations to Peggy Pajak on Her Retirement
12/31/24
Please join us in congratulating Pajak as she embarks on a well-deserved retirement from the University Libraries.
Jessica Hollister: A Continuous Connection to UB and the Libraries
12/17/24
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.

UB librarian Erin Rowley co-authors book on standards information literacy
10/13/23
The new publication, “Teaching and Collecting Technical Standards: A Handbook for Librarians and Educators,” is now available from Purdue University Press.
Hope Dunbar appointed to the Society of American Archivists Foundation Board
9/5/23
Dunbar has been selected to serve on the SAA Foundation Board of Directors for a three-year term.
UB Librarian receives SUNYLA 2023 Mentor Award
7/18/23
Laura Taddeo is the winner of the 2023 SUNYLA Mentor Award.
UB Librarian Receives Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Librarianship
6/7/23
Nell Aronoff has been named as a recipient of the 2023 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Librarianship.
UB Librarian Receives Leadership Award
5/23/23
The American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) has named Rebecca Chapman as the recipient of the organization’s 2023 Minority Leadership Development Award.