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librarians

  • plural
    of librarian.
    librarian
    noun
    a person trained in library science and engaged in library service.

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Trautman’s work began with a nationwide drive, managed through local librarians, calling for book donations for servicemen.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

Your local booksellers and librarians will be happy to help you choose between hotly anticipated titles from Marlon James and Min Jin Lee, along with beloved East L.A. artist Guadalupe Rosales’ photo-filled memoir.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

The East SOS Foundation, a Ukrainian humanitarian and human-rights organization, has gathered testimony from librarians and teachers who saw books destroyed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

And what about support staff like teaching assistants, canteen staff and librarians?

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

“Indeed. I’m heading to a meeting, but I’d like you to visit the librarians and see if they have something in Index 5 for GA3. Don’t ask me what it relates to.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin