Synonyms for

Librarian

Verb / laɪˈbreˌri:ʌn / Another word for librarian — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who works in a library and helps people find books and information.

Synonyms & similar words

bibliothec bookkeeper bookman bibliothecary bookwoman bookmistress cataloguer

Synonyms by register

Formal

archivist curator information specialist bibliothecary

Informal

book keeper library staff info guru

Literary

keeper of books custodian of knowledge sage of the stacks

Antonyms

borrower patron reader user visitor client

Common collocations

  • head librarian
  • school librarian
  • public librarian
  • university librarian
  • assistant librarian
  • chief librarian
  • librarian assistant
  • librarian duties

Word family

noun librarian
adjective librarianly

Usage note

While 'librarian' primarily refers to someone who works in a library, it can also be used metaphorically for someone who is very organized or knowledgeable about a particular subject. The adjective 'librarianly' is rare.

Example sentences

  1. The librarian showed me where the children's books were located.
  2. I asked the librarian for help finding a book about space.
  3. The librarian recommended a new mystery novel for me to read.
  4. The librarian organized a reading program for the summer.
  5. The librarian checked out my books and told me when they were due.

Quotes

  • A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life. - Henry Ward Beecher
  • A library is a hospital for the mind. - Anonymous
  • Libraries are the future of reading. - Courtney Milan

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