librarian
gb/laɪbɹˈɛɹiən/ us/laɪbɹˈɛɹiən/
A2
English
~ 9800
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
person who works in a library
A person whose job is to work in a library, organize books and other items, and help people find what they need.
Usage pattern:
a librarian at [a place]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"She is a library"* instead of *"She is a librarian"*. Remember: a *library* is the place, and a *librarian* is the person who works there. Some also confuse *librarian* with *bookstore worker*; a librarian works in a public, school, or university library, not in a shop that sells books.
Synonyms
library worker (More general and informal; can include people who are not fully qualified professionals.)
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information specialist (More formal and broader; can refer to similar work outside a traditional library.)
Antonyms
patron (Refers to a library user or customer rather than a member of the library staff.)
Collocations
school librarian
|public librarian
|reference librarian
|university librarian
|head librarian
|children's librarian
Themes
jobs
|education
|books
|work
|communication
Examples
- The librarian helped me find several books on climate change.
- Ask the reference librarian if you need help with your research project.
- The school librarian organizes reading events for the children every month.
- She worked as a university librarian before moving into digital archives.
- The head librarian decided to extend the library’s opening hours during exams.
Learner examples
- The librarian works in the city library.
- I asked the librarian for a book about history.
- The school librarian helps students find good stories to read.
- You can return your books to the librarian at the front desk.
- The librarian showed me how to use the computer catalog.
Grammar
Dictionary form
librarian
IPA
GB/laɪbɹˈɛɹiən/
US/laɪbɹˈɛɹiən/
Syllables & stress
lib - rar - i - an (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (rar)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: librarian
- Plural: librarians
Word family
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