librarian
noun
li·brar·i·an
lī-ˈbrer-ē-ən 
-ˈbre-rē-
: a specialist in the care or management of a library
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The original movie, released in 1999, starred Fraser as treasure hunter who travels to Egypt in the 1920s with a spunky librarian, played by Weisz, only to accidentally awaken a supernaturally powerful high priest.
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Nattie takes a job as a janitor at the hospital and finds a refuge in the library, striking up a friendship with the lonely librarian.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Joanna Fabicon, who has lectured on contemporary children’s literature at UCLA, added that educators, librarians and publishers must all grapple with the allegations against Chávez and decide how to move forward.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
All because a librarian introduced me to a selfish, spoiled girl who desperately needed a place to belong.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Nattie takes a job as a janitor at the hospital and finds a refuge in the library, striking up a friendship with the lonely librarian.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Joanna Fabicon, who has lectured on contemporary children’s literature at UCLA, added that educators, librarians and publishers must all grapple with the allegations against Chávez and decide how to move forward.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
All because a librarian introduced me to a selfish, spoiled girl who desperately needed a place to belong.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Librarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/librarian. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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