Word: Librarian

Pronunciation

/ˌlaɪbrəˈreɪn/

Definitions

• Noun: A person who works in a library and is responsible for managing and organizing its resources, helping users find information, and overseeing borrowing activities. For example: “The librarian recommended several books on the subject.”

Example sentence: “I asked the librarian to help me locate a book about ancient history.”

Phrases

• “Reference librarian”: A librarian with specialized expertise in assisting patrons with research and answering specific questions.
• “School librarian”: A librarian working in an educational institution, often assisting students and teachers with learning materials.
• “Digital librarian”: A librarian who specializes in managing digital collections and databases.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She decided to become a librarian because of her passion for literature and organization.”
• “As a child, he spent hours talking to the friendly librarian about his favorite stories.”

Synonyms

• Archivist
• Bibliothecarian
• Information specialist
• Media specialist
• Library manager
• Bookkeeper (in a historical context)