bibliothecary

Meanings

• noun

  A person who manages or maintains a library.

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Variants

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bibliotheca , bibliothecae , bibliothecal , bibliothecas

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'bibliothēkē' meaning 'a place for books'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'bibliothecary' was in the 15th century.

2. The largest library in the world is the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., which contains over 160 million items.

3. The word 'bibliothecary' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe someone who is knowledgeable about a particular subject.

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Related Concepts

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1. librarian: A synonym for bibliothecary, but librarian is more commonly used.

2. library science: The field of study concerned with the collection, organization, preservation, and dissemination of information.

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Culture

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In literature, bibliothecaries have been depicted as knowledgeable figures who help protagonists in their quest for knowledge. In art, they have been portrayed as guardians of wisdom and culture. In music, there is a song titled 'The Bibliothecary' by the band 'The Devil Makes Three'.

How to Memorize "bibliothecary"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person in a library setting, surrounded by books and helping patrons find what they need.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bibliothecary' with 'books' and 'knowledge'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym B-I-B-L-I-O-T-H-E-C-A-R-Y to remember the meaning: 'B' for Bibliothēkē, 'I' for Information, 'B' for Books, 'L' for Library, 'O' for Organize, 'T' for Transmit, 'H' for Help, 'E' for Educate, 'C' for Care, 'A' for Access, and 'R' for Research.

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