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librarian

[lahy-brair-ee-uhn] / laɪˈbrɛər i ən /
NOUN
person in charge of a library
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Noelle Lewis is living a few lives as an aspiring librarian by day and professional bridesmaid-for-hire by necessity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

During her 35 years as a school librarian, Bernadette Cooke Kearney has seen major changes — from the rise of the internet in the 1990s to the growing popularity of artificial intelligence today.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Sarah DeMaria still remembers how close she came to resigning from her role as a school librarian.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

A librarian told him it would take at least six days to get the books from the shelves.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

My sister is doing her best impression of a librarian who caught kids eating candy in the nonfiction section.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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