A librarian is a person who works professionally in a
library,
providing access to information and sometimes social or technical programming
to users. In addition, librarians provide instruction on information literacy. Traditionally, a
librarian is associated with collections of books, as demonstrated
by the etymology of the word "librarian" (from the Latin liber,
"book"). The role of a librarian is continually evolving to meet
social and technological needs. A modern librarian may deal with provision
and maintenance of information in many formats, including: books; electronic
resources; magazines;
newspapers;
audio and video recordings; maps; manuscripts;
photographs and other graphic material; bibliographic databases; and web-based
and digital resources. A librarian may also provide other information services,
including: information literacy instruction;
computer provision and training; coordination with community groups to host
public programs; assistive technology for people with
disabilities; and assistance locating community resources. Appreciation for
librarians is often included by authors and scholars in the acknowledgment sections
of books.
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