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librarian

[lahy-brair-ee-uhn] / laɪˈbrɛər i ən /
NOUN
person in charge of a library
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When she was 18, she landed a job as an apprentice film librarian at the Sandler Film Library in Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Born Marcia Griffin in Modesto, California, in 1945, she began her career as a film librarian before becoming one of Hollywood's most respected editors.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

She attended Princeton on 90% financial aid and worked part-time jobs on campus such as librarian, tutor and bartender.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

As an American Library Assn. accredited librarian, Oakley founded the LA Drag Archive, a physical and digital collection of drag and gender-variant performances, to honor and preserve the legacy of the art form.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

After he had chosen his books, and the librarian had checked them out, Sam went to the bulletin board by the library's front door.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry




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