Latest Stories

New table lamps installed in Austin Flint Main Reading Room
1/6/26
The new lamps enhance the atmosphere of one of the Libraries’ most distinctive and storybook-like spaces while preserving its historic character.

Updates to Delivery+ in OneSearch and My Account
12/29/25
Recent updates to Delivery+ have introduced clearer request options and improved tracking for users in OneSearch and My Account.
Janeites Rejoice! Jane Austen at 250
12/10/25
December 16 marks 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen, one of the English language’s most celebrated writers.
Stellrecht Returns from Sabbatical with Fresh Insights into Systematic Reviews
12/9/25
After six months away, Liz has returned to UB with renewed energy and a deeper understanding of the role librarians play in producing high-quality systematic and scoping reviews.
Unwind at the Libraries: Relax, Reflect and Create
11/17/25
Starting Nov. 19, we are rolling out a series of passive programs—simple, low-stress activities open during all library hours and designed to help you recharge at your own pace.
What We're Reading: "The Bonfire of the Vanities" by Tom Wolfe
11/17/25
Wolfe, known for The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test and The Right Stuff, explores social class, money and power in New York City during the decadent 1980s.
Ridge Lea served as ‘interim’ campus while UB grew
11/7/25
Located at North Bailey Avenue and Ridge Lea Road, the Ridge Lea Campus consisted of more than a dozen plain, single-story buildings leased by the university in the mid-1960s as an “interim” campus.
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.
Marking 200 Years of the Erie Canal
10/28/25
With this year marking the bicentennial of the Erie Canal’s opening in 1825, the UB Libraries is highlighting treasures in its Rare Books Collection.
Stress Relief Days in the Libraries
10/27/25
Take a much-needed break from end-of-semester studying and relax during Stress Relief Days on UB’s North and South Campuses.
A True Blue look at student life through the decades
10/24/25
To honor some of the conveniences we might take for granted, UBNow revisited the university experiences of decades past.

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