People Spotlights

Student Spotlights

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.
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.

Sabbatical to Global Impact: Cindi Tysick’s Story
3/4/25
This past year, Tysick took a sabbatical from July to December to focus on two major projects: a book and a course.
Mei Grierson: From Advertising to Institutional Repository Librarian
2/25/25
Grierson didn’t expect her career to lead her to her position as institutional repository librarian at the UB Libraries.
Meet our Visiting Assistant Librarians
2/11/25
VALs play a vital role at UB, bringing fresh perspectives, specialized expertise, and essential support for dynamic, project-based initiatives.
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.

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.
Carolyn Klotzbach-Russell Awarded Tenure at UB Libraries
8/5/25
Klotzbach-Russell has been awarded tenure in recognition of her outstanding contributions to librarianship, scholarship and service.