librarian

Example Sentences

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A librarian told him it would take at least six days to get the books from the shelves.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

In fact, Gowda's collection doesn't have a librarian and books are stacked on shelves and piled on the floor in a haphazard manner.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

After Hammel-Sawyer’s first marriage ended, she worked as an assistant children’s librarian in Santa Barbara and met a reference librarian named Ben Sawyer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

Sandwell librarian Nicola Morris said next year's National Year of Reading would focus on people's reading habits, in a world full of distractions for adults and children, with busy lives, economic instability and changing populations.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

It was clear that the librarian knew these kids.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn