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Meaning of library technician
A library technician is a person who assists librarians and other library staff with various tasks such as cataloging, shelving, and maintaining library materials.
Etymology of library technician
The term "library technician" originated in the mid-20th century, as libraries began to require more specialized staff to manage and maintain their collections and services.
The word "library" comes from the Latin "liber," meaning book, and the word "technician" comes from the Greek "tekhnikos," meaning skilled.
Synonyms
librarian
bibliographer
cataloger
archivist
information specialist
library assistant
library clerk
library aide
technical services librarian
library science specialist
information manager
knowledge manager
documentalist
library and information scientist
bibliographic assistant
metadata specialist
digital librarian
collection development specialist
library media specialist
media specialist
information technologist
library informatics specialist
information systems specialist
technical support specialist
library systems administrator
library automation specialist
library computer specialist
library technology specialist
library software specialist
library network administrator
library database administrator
Definitions
- A library technician is a person responsible for performing various technical and administrative tasks in a library, under the supervision of a librarian.
- * They may be involved in tasks such as cataloging and classification, shelving and maintaining library materials, and assisting patrons with research and other inquiries.
Usage Examples
- The library technician helped patrons find books and answered research questions.
- * The library technician was responsible for cataloging and shelving new books.
- * The library hired a new library technician to assist with digital library services.
Antonyms
manager
administrator
executive
director
supervisor
leader
professor
teacher
instructor
educator
researcher
scholar
expert
specialist
consultant
advisor
analyst
non-technical staff
unskilled worker
amateur
novice
volunteer
unpaid worker
intern
student
apprentice