librarian
noun
li·brar·i·an
lī-ˈbrer-ē-ən 
-ˈbre-rē-
: a specialist in the care or management of a library
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The librarians must abide by those embargo dates and keep the books out of circulation until then.
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Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Who’s Who in America® remains an essential biographical source for thousands of researchers, journalists, librarians and executive search firms worldwide.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Chapter 21 contracts account for roles such as certified teachers, principals, counselors, librarians and full-time nurses.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Noelle Lewis is living a few lives as an aspiring librarian by day and professional bridesmaid-for-hire by necessity.
—Erin La Rosa, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Who’s Who in America® remains an essential biographical source for thousands of researchers, journalists, librarians and executive search firms worldwide.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Chapter 21 contracts account for roles such as certified teachers, principals, counselors, librarians and full-time nurses.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Noelle Lewis is living a few lives as an aspiring librarian by day and professional bridesmaid-for-hire by necessity.
—Erin La Rosa, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for librarian
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“Librarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/librarian. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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