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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School librarian Jozlynne Zbichorski said it's been enlightening to research advantages and limitations of AI to build a toolkit for students. Mia Thurow, jsonline.com, 8 July 2025 Marquis celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2023, and Who’s Who in America® remains an essential biographical source for thousands of researchers, journalists, librarians, and executive search firms worldwide. Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 4 July 2025 Here are some books for budding Detroiters as suggested by local booksellers and librarians with their finger on the pulse of kids lit, from baby board books to young adult fiction. Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 3 July 2025 School librarian Angela McNear has facilitated the Meyzeek Middle School spelling bee for more than 20 years, and during that period, Zachary is the only student who’s ever won the school bee for three consecutive years. Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for librarian

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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 14 Jul. 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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