ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Library historian

A library historian is like a detective who studies how libraries have changed over time. A library is a place where people can go to borrow books, magazines, and movies. But libraries haven't always been the same as they are now.

A library historian studies how libraries started a long time ago and how they have changed over time. They look at old writings, pictures, and objects to learn about different types of libraries, like ancient libraries in Egypt or Greece. They also study how libraries have changed over time in different countries.

Sometimes library historians get very excited when they find something new they didn't know before. For example, they might find an old book from a library that was burned down a long time ago. This helps them learn more about what people used to read and how they used to read it.

Overall, a library historian helps people understand how libraries work and why they are important. So next time you visit the library, you can thank a library historian for helping to make it what it is today!