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James Maynard holds a 1939 drawing of Charles Abbott by artist and writer Wyndham Lewis in Special Collections.

James Maynard holds a 1939 drawing of Charles Abbott by artist and writer Wyndham Lewis in Special Collections.

Building the House of Poetry
6/27/25
This year, the Poetry Collection celebrates its 90th anniversary of preserving the art of modern and contemporary poetry.

Celebrating Joyce: Irish Legacies Concert at the AKG
6/26/25
Join us for Irish Legacies, a unique multimedia concert presented in partnership by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Buffalo AKG Art Museum, and the UB Libraries.
UB Librarians Participate in Evidence Synthesis Training Workshop
6/26/25
The workshop focused on universal principles of evidence synthesis, including systematic searching, the librarian’s role on review teams, and navigating group dynamics.
UB Libraries Launches First-Ever Summer Reading Program
6/13/25
The program is designed to keep students, faculty and staff engaged with reading, libraries and literacy throughout the summer months.
Bloomsday event in Buffalo’s Irish District will celebrate the works of novelist James Joyce
6/12/25
An annual celebration of Joyce’s work, Bloomsday commemorates the setting of Joyce’s novel Ulysses.
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.
2025 SUNY Chancellor’s Award Recipients
6/3/25
Deborah Chiarella and Ophelia Morey have received the award, which is one of the highest recognitions in the SUNY system.
New EBSCOhost User Interface Coming in June 2025
5/26/25
The interface has been redesigned to meet ever-evolving user expectations for using the library’s resources.
Polish Room Rededicated in Abbott Hall Ahead of 70th Anniversary
5/24/25
The Libraries and Polish Arts Club co-hosted a rededication ceremony on May 21.
2025 Journey of Discovery Prize Winner
5/16/25
Congratulations to UB student Brianna Brockington, the University Libraries’ 2025 Journey of Discovery undergraduate research contest winner.
Buffalo moving to the next level with Joyce treasure troves
5/16/25
The plan has won public support in Buffalo, including in its sizable Irish-American community, and the backing of leaders such as Congressman Tim Kennedy.