Librarian: meaning, definitions and examples

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librarian

 

[ lʌɪˈbrɛərɪən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

See also: libraries, library.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,080 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.