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 Murphy, a former librarian, is the author of books for readers of all ages, including the Dumplin’ companion novels Puddin’ (2018) and Pumpkin (2021). Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024 Wick Thomas, a librarian and candidate for the Missouri House, is especially concerned about right-wing attempts to censor or ban books from school libraries, especially those including material about LGBTQ people. Isabela Espadas Barros Leal, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024 But today, vitriolic attacks on both books and librarians who serve the public are regular occurrences in school board meetings and city council hearings, the work of a small and vocal minority. Anthony W. Marx, Dennis M. Walcott, TIME, 19 Oct. 2024 The author is a librarian for the Fullerton Public Library system. Deanna White, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 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 31 Oct. 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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