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librarian
A professional who manages library collections and assists patrons with research and resources.
A 司書 is a qualified librarian — someone holding the national 司書資格, earned through university coursework or a summer certification programme. Library staff without it are not called 司書.
Formation: 司 'to administer' + 書 'books, documents'.
Types
- 学校司書: a school librarian
- 司書教諭: a teacher who also holds the librarian qualification and runs the school library
Collocations
Related Words
Related:
図書館 (library)