Librarian Word Search
A free Librarian word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on the tools, duties, and vocabulary of a job, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: LIBRARIAN, BOOKSHELF, CATALOG, CIRCULATION, REFERENCE, PATRON, RETURNS, OVERDUE, SHELVING, INDEX, ARCHIVE, PERIODICAL.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Librarian word list, defined
- LIBRARIAN /laɪˈbrɛriən/ · noun
- A librarian is a person who manages or works in a library, helping people find, access, and use information, books, and other resources. The role may also include cataloguing materials, organizing collections, and providing research or reading guidance. Related: cataloger, information specialist, reference specialist, book curator.
- BOOKSHELF /ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf/ · noun
- A shelf, or a piece of furniture consisting of shelves, used for storing books. Related: bookcase, shelf, shelving, etagere.
- CATALOG /ˈkætəlɒɡ/ · noun, verb
- A complete list of items, typically arranged systematically and often with descriptive details. As a verb, to catalog means to compile such a list or to enter items into one. Related: list, directory, register, index.
- CIRCULATION /ˌsɜːrkjʊˈleɪʃən/ (UK), /ˌsɝːkjəˈleɪʃən/ (US) · noun
- The movement or flow of something in a continuous circuit, especially blood through the body, air through a space, or currency and information through a community. Related: flow, movement, circumference, distribution.
- REFERENCE /ˈrɛfərəns/ · noun and verb
- As a noun, a reference is a citation or mention of a source, as well as a standard or point of comparison used to evaluate something. As a verb, to reference something means to mention or cite it, or to make an allusion to it. Related: citation, mention, source, allusion.
- PATRON /ˈpeɪtrən/ (British and American English; /ˈpeɪtɹən/ in American English) · noun
- A person who financially or otherwise supports another person, organization, or artistic activity, especially someone with the means and influence to provide such support. In historical contexts, a patron was a regular customer of a business or professional service. Related: benefactor, supporter, sponsor, backer.
- RETURNS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/ · verb
- To give or send something back to the person or place from which it came, or to come back to a place or position. To give a reply or answer, especially in writing or in a formal situation. Related: give back, send back, refund, reimburse.
- OVERDUE /ˌəvərˈduː/ · adjective
- Past the expected or required time for payment, return, completion, or action. It can also describe something that is late because it should already have happened or been dealt with. Related: late, past due, delayed, in arrears.
- SHELVING /ˈʃɛlvɪŋ/ · verb and noun
- Shelving means putting something on a shelf, especially in an organized storage system. It can also mean postponing or setting aside a decision, plan, or project for a later time. Related: deferring, postponing, putting off, holding over.
- INDEX /ˈɪndɛks/ · noun, verb
- As a noun, an index is an alphabetically or numerically arranged list of names, topics, or other references, used to help locate information. It can also mean a sign, symbol, or number that indicates a quantity, trend, or relationship. As a verb, to index means to arrange or classify information in an index or create an index for it. Related: directory, catalogue, listing, register.
- ARCHIVE /ˈɑːrkaɪv/ · noun, verb
- A collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people; also the building or place where such records are stored. As a verb, to place documents or data in an archive for long-term preservation. Related: records, repository, collection, storehouse.
- PERIODICAL British /ˈpɪəriədɪkəl/; US /ˈpɪriədɪkəl/ · noun and adjective
- As a noun, a periodical is a publication issued at regular intervals, such as a magazine, journal, or annual review. As an adjective, it means occurring or recurring at regular intervals. Related: journal, magazine, publication, serial.
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