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librarian

[lahy-brair-ee-uhn] / laɪˈbrɛər i ən /
NOUN
person in charge of a library
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My son, a college librarian, has seen that phenomenon as well as a general erosion of research skills and decision-making aptitude among some students.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

Shilpashree Haranu, who teaches at a government college, says that the collection may look messy as it has not been organised by a professional librarian.

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

“That’s right,” said his sidekick, renowned librarian Helen Burnham.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein