Librarian

//laɪˈbɹɛɹ.i.ən// noun

noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The keeper, manager of a library.

    "The amenities of the institute include a well-arranged open-access library of 18,000 volumes, and a small but valuable reference library of railway literature; the present writer is Librarian."

  2. 2
    a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services wordnet
  3. 3
    One who cares for the publications, files etc. in a library, whether staff or volunteer.
  4. 4
    A person who processes and organizes information.

Synonyms

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accountantamanuensisarchivistattorneybailiffbibliognost

Example

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"The librarian classified the books according to subject."

Etymology

From library + -an. First attested around 1710.

Related phrases

e-librarianinformation services

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