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Meaning of librarianship
The work or profession of a librarian
Etymology of librarianship
The word "librarianship" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the Latin "liber" meaning book, and the suffix "-arianship" indicating a profession or skill
The term has been used to describe the profession of librarians since the late 19th century, and has evolved to encompass a wide range of activities and specialties
Synonyms
library science
information science
information studies
library studies
librarians
archiving
cataloging
classification
bibliography
documentation
informatics
knowledge management
records management
archival science
museum studies
curating
collecting
preserving
conserving
researching
indexing
abstracting
library management
information management
digital libraries
library services
information services
technical services
public services
collection development
library instruction
information literacy
bibliometrics
library education
information education
Definitions
- The profession or activities of a librarian, or the study of the principles and practices of library management
- * The skills, knowledge, and attitudes required to work as a librarian, or to manage and maintain a library
Usage Examples
- The university's school of librarianship offers a master's degree in library science
- * Her career in librarianship spanned over 30 years, during which she worked in various public and academic libraries
- * The development of digital libraries has changed the face of librarianship, requiring librarians to acquire new skills and knowledge
Antonyms
ignorance
illiteracy
disorganization
chaos
disorder
clutter
mess
neglect
abandonment
destruction
vandalism
censorship
restriction
limitation
exclusion
rejection
denial
refusal
prohibition