Used in a Sentence

librarian

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for librarian.

Editorial note

We might even have the answer to that by the time the next Librarian of Congress comes around.

Examples18
Definitions3
Parts of speech1

Quick take

The keeper, manager of a library.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of librarian gathered in one view.

noun

The keeper, manager of a library.

noun

One who cares for the publications, files etc. in a library, whether staff or volunteer.

noun

A person who processes and organizes information.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for librarian.

noun

The keeper, manager of a library.

noun

One who cares for the publications, files etc. in a library, whether staff or volunteer.

noun

A person who processes and organizes information.

Example sentences

1

We might even have the answer to that by the time the next Librarian of Congress comes around.

2

The GP could have as easily said they found bookish people they could relate to by becoming a librarian.

3

Most of my income during college came from working at a grocery store, and as a computer tape librarian.

4

The Librarian of Congress makes a determination about the exemptions for the following three year period.

5

Hopefully the next Librarian would be well versed with digital copyrights, technology, etc.

6

I was quite delighted that my mother worked - she was the part time librarian of our village library.

7

But even though it sounds ridiculous, our customers (you, the librarian, or at least your peers) often demand print in addition to the electronic.

8

Often called simply The Method, it takes the form of a letter from Archimedes to Eratosthenes, the chief librarian of the Library of Alexandria.

9

Thanks for your insight, it's really great hearing from a librarian.

10

Brewster Kahle is an American computer engineer, Internet entrepreneur, internet activist, advocate of universal access to all knowledge, and digital librarian.

11

I shit you not, I used to get logged off by the dumbass librarian for opening Idle and playing with python.

12

The Librarian of Congress asked for them to fuck off.

Quote examples

1

He struck up a conversation with the librarian, saying "You must not have a lot of copies of Scotus' work." The librarian disagreed, saying "Oh no.

2

I read the headline as meaning "Masters in Library Science", and was expecting an anti-librarian screed.

3

The 'librarian' (who I feel deserves no such title) actually went so far as to attempt to 'explain' to me - "You see, it's like a club.

4

(Because, honestly, "I'd ask Boeing or a librarian" really is the answer.

Proper noun examples

1

Former Academic Librarian: Fair Use doesn't even get used in Colleges and Universities since there is such fear of litigation.

2

Librarian assume they just have to sell books.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use librarian in a sentence?

We might even have the answer to that by the time the next Librarian of Congress comes around.

What does librarian mean?

The keeper, manager of a library.

What part of speech is librarian?

librarian is commonly used as noun.