People Spotlights

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.

Ellinwood is back at UB—but this time, she’s not a student balancing reference shifts and coursework.

Vadakin brings years of library expertise and a genuine passion for helping others to her role.

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.

Congratulations to Ellen McGrath and Rebecca Chapman!

The award is bestowed upon individual librarians from across New York who go above and beyond to serve their communities.

Composed of seven professionals from the legal research community across several U.S. law schools, the Fellowship serves the need for law students to understand the law better.