Definition of librarian Librarian

/lajbɹɛˈɹiʌn/ - [laybrereeun] - li•brar•i•an

We found 9 definitions of librarian from 6 different sources.

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What does librarian mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: librarians

librarian - a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
  bibliothec
  professional person, professional a person engaged in one of the learned professions
  cataloger, cataloguer a librarian who classifies publication according to a categorial system
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • librarian (Noun)
    The keeper, manager of a library.
  • librarian (Noun)
    One who cares for the publications, files etc. in a library, whether staff or volunteer.
  • librarian (Noun)
    A person who processes and organizes information.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • librarian (n.)
    One who has the care or charge of a library.
  • librarian (n.)
    One who copies manuscript books.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • librarian
    A curator of a library.

Wikipedia Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • A librarian is a person who works in a library and helps people to find books, magazines, and other information. In the 2000s, librarians also began helping people to find information using computers, electronic databases, and Internet search tools. There are different kinds of librarians including childrens, teens, adult, historical, law, and more.

    Training.

    To become a librarian in a university, a person needs to have a Master's degree in Library Science (MLS) or a Master's degree in Library and Information Science.

    Employment.

    Most librarians work for libraries in schools, colleges, or universities or in municipal, regional, or national libraries. Some librarians also work for private companies, to help them to organize their documents and reports. There are librarians that also work with the deaf and in prisons.

    Related jobs.

    Other jobs in libraries include the job of library technician. To become a library technician, a person needs to complete a college diploma.

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