People Spotlights

Student Spotlights

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.
Blending law and librarianship to support the UB community
2/2/26
Blending his legal training with librarianship, Matthew Walker brings empathy, research expertise and a steady presence to support the Charles B. Sears Law Library community.

Building Connections Through Data: Meet Our New Head of Research Data Services
11/18/25
As the head of Research Data Services in UB Libraries, Peterson brings nearly two decades of experience from UC Berkeley.
Meet Anna Mayersohn: UB’s New Sciences Librarian
11/4/25
When it comes to blending the arts and sciences, new Sciences Librarian Anna Mayersohn is a natural.
Logan Walters Helps Power Daily Operations at UB Libraries
10/21/25
As an Annex assistant in UB Libraries, Logan Walters balances a wide variety of responsibilities each day.
Meet the Tech Problem-Solver Behind the Scenes at UB Libraries
10/7/25
If you’ve ever had a tricky technology issue in the UB Libraries, chances are you’ve crossed paths with the person who thrives on solving them: Nick Dolce.
Austin Waters Combines Scholarship, Service and a Love of Community at UB
9/23/25
Waters is excited to step into her new role as foreign and international law librarian at UB.

Beth Adelman Receives AALL Joseph L. Andrews Legal Literature Award
5/5/26
The aaward honors works of legal bibliography, legal research and law librarianship that demonstrate enduring research value, originality and depth of scholarship.
Laura Taddeo Joins Community Panel on Banned Books
3/24/26
Taddeo recently participated as a panelist in "Blind Date with a Banned Book," a community event presented by Buffalo Toronto Public Media.
Molly Maloney Honored for Exceptional Service with Pillars of Pride Award
1/20/26
The award recognizes staff members whose work reflects the university’s core values, including excellence, service, inclusion and innovation.
UB Librarians Honored at Celebration of Excellence
11/4/25
Deborah Chiarella, Ophelia Morey and Pamela Rose exemplify the Libraries’ commitment to excellence, service and community impact.
Jake Carlson Earns Tenure at UB Libraries, Advances Data Services and Collections Strategy
8/12/25
The decision recognizes his national leadership in data curation and his strategic contributions to research services.