librarian
librarian
Definition
li·brar·ian (lī brer′ē ən)
noun
- a person in charge of a library
- a library worker trained in library science
Etymology: < L librarius + -an
li·brar′·ian·ship′ noun
librarian
Synonyms
librarian
n.
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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