Librarian: meaning, definitions and examples
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librarian
[ lʌɪˈbrɛərɪən ]
library
A person who works in a library, organizing and managing books, documents, and other materials.
Synonyms
archivist, bibliothecary, bookkeeper
Examples of usage
- The librarian helped me find the book I was looking for.
- The librarian recommended a new novel for me to read.
profession
A professional responsible for selecting, acquiring, cataloging, and classifying library materials.
Synonyms
information specialist, library curator, library technician
Examples of usage
- The librarian curated a collection of rare manuscripts.
- The librarian attended a conference to learn about new cataloging techniques.
Translations
Translations of the word "librarian" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bibliotecário
🇮🇳 पुस्तकालयाध्यक्ष
🇩🇪 Bibliothekar
🇮🇩 pustakawan
🇺🇦 бібліотекар
🇵🇱 bibliotekarz
🇯🇵 司書 (ししょ)
🇫🇷 bibliothécaire
🇪🇸 bibliotecario
🇹🇷 kütüphaneci
🇰🇷 사서 (saseo)
🇸🇦 أمين المكتبة
🇨🇿 knihovník
🇸🇰 knihovník
🇨🇳 图书管理员 (túshū guǎnlǐyuán)
🇸🇮 knjižničar
🇮🇸 bókasafnsfræðingur
🇰🇿 кітапханашы
🇬🇪 ბიბლიოთეკარი (bibliotekari)
🇦🇿 kitabxanaçı
🇲🇽 bibliotecario
Word origin
The word 'librarian' originated from the Latin word 'librarius', meaning 'relating to books'. The role of librarians has evolved over centuries, from caretakers of scrolls in ancient libraries to information specialists in modern digital repositories. Librarians play a crucial role in preserving knowledge and facilitating access to information for the benefit of society.