librarian

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someone who works in a library, is trained in the organization or running of libraries, or is in charge of a library:

The young librarian is great at finding titles children will like.

The Central Library saves money by hiring clerks paid by the hour rather than trained librarians.

someone who is in charge of a collection of a particular type of books or papers, or books or papers on a particular subject:

As an astronomy librarian, she is a member of a collaborative group of specialized librarians.

Librarians spend days sorting through music that may be added to their collections.

a person who works in a library, esp. someone with special training for this type of work