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librarian

[lʌɪˈbreəriən]

librarian Definition

a person who works in a library, organizing books and other materials, helping people find books they want to read, and sometimes doing research.

Using librarian: Examples

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

  • Example

    The librarian helped me find the book I was looking for.

  • Example

    She is a librarian at the local public library.

  • Example

    The school librarian is responsible for maintaining the library's collection of books.

librarian Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for librarian

Phrases with librarian

  • head librarian

    the person in charge of a library

    Example

    The head librarian is responsible for overseeing the library's operations.

  • a librarian who specializes in helping people find information for research purposes

    Example

    The reference librarian helped me find the sources I needed for my research paper.

  • children's librarian

    a librarian who specializes in selecting and organizing books for children and young adults

    Example

    The children's librarian recommended some great books for my daughter to read.

Origins of librarian

from Latin 'liber', meaning 'book'

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Summary: librarian in Brief

A 'librarian' [lʌɪˈbreəriən] is a person who works in a library, organizing books and other materials, helping people find books they want to read, and sometimes doing research. They can specialize in areas like children's literature or reference services. Synonyms include 'bibliothecary' and 'keeper,' while informal terms include 'bookworm' and 'book nerd.'