(ししょ)

ししょ
noun
librarian
occupation
1. librarian
A professional who manages library collections and assists patrons with research and resources.
I asked the librarian where the book was.
She works as a librarian at the public library.
I'm studying to get my librarian certification.

A 司書(ししょ) is a qualified librarian — someone holding the national 司書(ししょ)資格(しかく), earned through university coursework or a summer certification programme. Library staff without it are not called 司書(ししょ).

Formation: () 'to administer' + (しょ) 'books, documents'.

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