I am a librarian, and a listmaker. Go figure. 😉 Therefore, I have compiled below the blog posts of personal best and worst lists of reel librarian characters as well as films. I hope you enjoy these “best and worst” lists! Agree or disagree with my choices? Let me know in the comments.

Reel librarian portrayals:

Best by decade:

Best librarian films by decade, 1910s-1950s

Best librarian films by decade, 1960s-2000s

Personal favorite posts:

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There are hundreds of examples of librarians in movies, from bit parts to protagonists. On this site, we explore the gamut of reel librarians — librarian portrayals in movies — particularly the purpose of librarian roles, character types, and stereotypical traits.

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Best and Worst

Reel librarian portrayals:

Best by decade:

Personal favorite posts:

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