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librarian Definition

li·brar·ian (lī brerē ən)

noun

  1. a person in charge of a library
  2. a library worker trained in library science

Etymology: < L librarius + -an

librarian Related Forms
li·brar·ian·ship′ noun
librarian Synonyms

librarian

n.

custodian, keeper, caretaker, curator, bibliosoph, bibliothecary, cataloger, officer in charge of the library, bibliognost; see also administrator.

Types of librarians include: reference, children's, county, state, college, university, museum, departmental.

librarian Usage Examples

Converse of subject

  • compile: Slipways is a list of useful links to favorite websites compiled by librarians from Southampton Reference Library.
  • select: This rich, scholarly content -- selected by professional collection development librarians -- is not available elsewhere on the Internet.

Converse of object

  • practice: In addition to fieldwork, visits to libraries and invitations to practicing librarians to give lectures have been regular features.
  • ask: You can also ask a librarian in the Reading Room for help.
  • qualify: The lack of mobility impacts further down the recruitment chain: many newly qualified librarians now apply for non-professional posts.
  • consult: Please consult librarians for access to fiche ( XF and XS ).
  • appoint: In September 1889, Fred Turner was appointed librarian for Brentford.
  • assist: A team of parents assists the librarian in running the Library.

Adjective modifier

  • chartered: The question has to be asked what is the value of being a chartered librarian?
  • qualified: The course would begin in January, to phase the release of qualified librarians on to the job market.
  • retired: Retired librarian Sylvia Milne has trawled the Internet to find useful/interesting sites.
  • trained: This allows you to chat online with trained librarians from all over the country to answer your questions!
  • subject: Subject librarians are given details of books which are in demand.
  • assistant: Library: Karne still needs to hear from Paul, Ed, and Steve about being assistant librarians - still looking for more people.

Noun used with modifier

  • liaison: This depends on the liaison librarian receiving copies of reading lists.
  • faculty: Your faculty librarian may be involved at this point.
  • serial: It is maintained for the benefit of the library community, in particular, acquisitions, collection development and serials librarians.
  • solo: Making contacts and networking are not simply good practice for solo librarians but can be a life-line.
  • school: New recruits Train children to become school librarians to raise the profile of reading in the school library.
  • college: Your local college librarian will be able to provide you with your personal ATHENS password.

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