People Spotlights

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. 

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.

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.

This past year, Tysick took a sabbatical from July to December to focus on two major projects: a book and a course.

Grierson didn’t expect her career to lead her to her position as institutional repository librarian at the UB Libraries.

VALs play a vital role at UB, bringing fresh perspectives, specialized expertise, and essential support for dynamic, project-based initiatives. 

Deborah Chiarella, Ophelia Morey and Pamela Rose exemplify the Libraries’ commitment to excellence, service and community impact.

The decision recognizes his national leadership in data curation and his strategic contributions to research services.

Klotzbach-Russell has been awarded tenure in recognition of her outstanding contributions to librarianship, scholarship and service.

Please join us in congratulating Loviza on this outstanding professional accomplishment.

The UB Libraries has granted tenure to Amanda McCormick, faculty services librarian at the Charles B. Sears Law Library.