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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For people with limited internet access as well as the elder population, Ukraine developed a program for librarians on how to facilitate someone’s first contact with a computer. Rachel Curry, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026 Its only resident, Elsie Eiler, 92, serves as mayor, sheriff, librarian and the only worker at the town’s sole business, the Monowi Tavern. Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026 Underscoring Ortiz’s argument, students lined up during Wednesday’s meeting to explain just how important people like librarians and programs like band are to their development. Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026 General Manager Meghann Walk, a former librarian, believes in pairing books and wine. Jess Decourcy Hinds february 13, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026 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 23 Feb. 2026.

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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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