People Spotlights

Student Spotlights

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.
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.

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.

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.