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

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Jane Wilhelm Daniels, a textile weaver, gardener and former librarian, died of congestive heart failure Jan. 2 at her Roland Park home. Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2025 His mother, Sarah, was a librarian and his father, Albert, an electrical contractor. Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025 California As children’s book bans soar, sales are down and librarians are afraid. Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024 When did Miami's faculty and librarians form a union? Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for librarian 

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 21 Jan. 2025.

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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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