librarian

noun

li·​brar·​i·​an lī-ˈbrer-ē-ən How to pronounce librarian (audio)
-ˈbre-rē-
: a specialist in the care or management of a library
librarianship noun

Examples of librarian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web How American Librarians Helped Defeat the Nazis Recruited to the war effort thanks to their deft research skills and technological know-how, librarians used microforms to gather and share intelligence with Allied forces. JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024 Cartoonist Tom Gauld explains why librarians are out for ‘Revenge’ Both Bertin and Forbes want to see the characters develop and change. Erik Pedersen, Orange County Register, 21 June 2024 Stephanie Bailey-White, the state librarian for the Idaho Commission for Libraries, told the Statesman the organization has advised libraries to review their collection development and policies on challenging library materials. Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 7 June 2024 The son of a social worker and librarian became a beacon for education and empathy, decency and grace. Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for librarian 

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Word History

First Known Use

1702, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of librarian was in 1702

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“Librarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/librarian. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

librarian

noun
li·​brar·​i·​an lī-ˈbrer-ē-ən How to pronounce librarian (audio)
: a person in charge of a library
librarianship noun

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