People Spotlights

Student Spotlights

Romanticizing College, One UB Library at a Time
9/10/26
Senior Anisha Aktar shows how finding pockets of joy makes space for community, friendship and academic success at UB.
Kae Savar and Samwise Bring Joy to UB Libraries
7/28/26
The certified therapy dog and his handler help students find connection, care and a moment of calm during finals week at UB.
Powered by the Library: Naila Karajic's Journey to Neurosurgery
5/25/26
UB senior Naila Karajic credits the University Libraries’ spaces, resources and supportive environment with helping power her journey toward a future in neurosurgery.
2026 Journey of Discovery Prize Winner: Elizabeth Koo
5/12/26
The $500 award recognizes students who produce significant academic inquiry requiring the use of the Libraries' information resources and collections.
A Third Space: How UB Libraries Shaped My Graduate Education
3/31/26
Kaitlyn Liu highlights her experience as a PhD student at the University at Buffalo and how the libraries have helped her along the way.

Full Circle: Saadia Iqbal's Path Leads Back to Buffalo
3/10/26
After 12 years away, Saadia Iqbal has returned to where it all began: the University at Buffalo Libraries.
New Lending Services Coordinator Brings Passion for Accessibility to UB Libraries
2/24/26
Howitt came to UB from Canisius University, where she worked in the library and discovered her passion for the field.
From Astrophysics to Law Librarianship
2/10/26
Sara Denbo channels her diverse experience into supporting law students through their academic journeys.
After 44 years, Carol Rees is retiring
2/2/26
After 44 years with the University Libraries, Carol Rees retired on Jan. 29, 2026, leaving a legacy of persistence, expertise and dedication to connecting users with hard-to-find resources.
Naciah Bell: Keeping Library Spaces Safe and Secure
1/27/26
Ensuring that the University Libraries remain safe, welcoming spaces for learning requires experience, vigilance and a presence that is often unseen. Naciah Bell carries out much of this work behind the scenes.

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.