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 /ˈlaɪbrəriən/ · noun
- A person who works in a library, responsible for organizing and maintaining the collection of books, journals, and other materials, and assisting users in finding information. A librarian may also be involved in cataloging, classification, and research. Related: archivist, cataloger, information specialist, libraria.
- 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 /ˈrɛfəns/ · noun, verb
- A person, thing, or fact that is used as a basis for comparison or as a standard of measurement. To consult or look up information in a book, database, or other source. Related: example, illustration, model, pattern.
- PATRON /ˈpætrən/ · noun
- A person who supports or protects a person, organization, or cause, often financially. A customer or client of a business, especially a restaurant or bar. Related: supporter, benefactor, sponsor, client.
- 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 /ˈoʊvərduː/ · adjective
- Later than the expected or required time; delayed. Past due. Related: delayed, late, past due, overlong.
- SHELVING /ˈʃɛlvɪŋ/ · noun
- A structure of shelves, typically fixed to a wall, used for storing or displaying objects. The act of placing or arranging objects on shelves. Related: storage, display, racking, shelving unit.
- INDEX /ˈɪndɛks/ · noun, verb
- A list of references, as to a subject, or an index to a book, or a finger that points out something. To locate or identify the position of something. Related: list, catalog, directory, pointer.
- 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 /ˌpɪriːɒdɪkəl/ · noun
- A publication issued at regular intervals, such as a magazine or journal. A recurring event or occurrence. Related: magazine, journal, newspaper, publication.
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