B1nouneducationwork
US/laɪˈbrer.i.ən/
UK/laɪˈbreə.ri.ən/
a person whose job is to look after a library and help people find books and information
In context
The librarian helped me find three books for my history project.
My aunt has worked as a school librarian in Hue for twenty years.
Ask the librarian if you can borrow this magazine for a week.
Words that go with librarian
noun + noun
- school librarianThe school librarian runs a reading club every Friday afternoon.
- university librarianA university librarian showed us how to search online journals.
verb + noun
- ask a librarianIf you can't find the book, ask a librarian for help.
adjective + noun
- head librarianThe head librarian decides which new books the library buys.
- trained librarianEvery public library should have at least one trained librarian.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My mother is librarian.Correct: My mother is a librarian.