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Vinony

librarian

noun

  1. one who works at a library
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /laɪˈbɹɛə̯ɹi.ən/ / /lɑjˈbɹɛːɹɪjən/ / /laɪˈbɹeɹi.ən/

noun

Etymology: From library + -an. First attested around 1710.

  1. The keeper, manager of a library.

    “The amenities of the institute include a well-arranged open-access library of 18,000 volumes, and a small but valuable reference library of railway literature; the present writer is Librarian.”

  2. One who cares for the publications, files etc. in a library, whether staff or volunteer.
  3. A person who processes and organizes information.