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bibliothecary

[bahy-blee-uh-thek-er-ee]

bibliothecary Definition

  • 1a person who collects, organizes, and maintains books in a library
  • 2a library or collection of books

Using bibliothecary: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bibliothecary" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The bibliothecary was responsible for cataloging and shelving new books.

  • Example

    The university's bibliothecary has an extensive collection of rare manuscripts.

  • Example

    The bibliothecary is open to the public on weekends.

bibliothecary Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bibliothecary

Phrases with bibliothecary

  • a personal collection of books

    Example

    His personal bibliothecary contained over 500 volumes.

  • a digital library or collection of electronic books

    Example

    The university's digital bibliothecary provides students with access to thousands of e-books.

  • a mobile library that travels to different locations

    Example

    The traveling bibliothecary visits rural communities to provide access to books.

Origins of bibliothecary

from Latin 'bibliothēca', meaning 'library'

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Summary: bibliothecary in Brief

The term 'bibliothecary' [bahy-blee-uh-thek-er-ee] refers to a person who collects, organizes, and maintains books in a library or a library or collection of books. It is often used interchangeably with 'librarian' and 'bookkeeper.' The term extends into phrases like 'personal bibliothecary' and 'digital bibliothecary,' denoting personal collections of books and digital libraries, respectively.