teacher-librarian
UK: ˈtiːtʃə laɪˈbrɛərɪən | US: ˈtiːtʃər laɪˈbrɛriən
n. a professional who holds dual roles as both a teacher and a librarian, typically in an educational setting.
The term is a compound noun formed by combining "teacher" (from Old English tǣċan, meaning "to show or instruct") and "librarian" (from Latin librarius, meaning "related to books"). The hyphenated form emphasizes the dual role, reflecting modern educational needs where the two functions overlap. The word's structure preserves both original spellings, making its meaning transparent.
The teacher-librarian helped students research their projects while teaching citation skills.
Our school hired a teacher-librarian to integrate library resources into classroom lessons.
She transitioned from being a classroom teacher to a teacher-librarian to support literacy across grades.
The teacher-librarian organized a book fair to promote reading among young learners.
Professional development for teacher-librarians often focuses on digital literacy and curriculum alignment.