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 Grudgingly resigned to life as a mouse owner, Helen seeks out pet care advice at the local library, connecting with a reference librarian and her son. Danny Heitman, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 May 2024 There are also job opportunities at M-DCPS for librarians and multimedia specialists. Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 30 May 2024 Advertisement Ted was a social worker, Gloria was a librarian. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2024 Since the requests were made, parents and librarians have appeared at school board meeting to oppose them. Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 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 8 Jun. 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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