留学生在美国：At the Library

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　　Natalie: Yes. I am a bit confused. My sociology class is supposed to read a
chapter in a book called Sociology and the Modern Age. According to the
syllabus, the book is in the library, but I haven't been able to find it.
        　　Librarian: Do you have your syllabus with you? May I see it?
        　　Natalie: Yes, uh....I put it in the front of my sociology notebook. Oh,
here it is.
        　　Librarian: Let me see. Oh yes. Your professor has placed this book on
reserve. That means you cannot find it on the shelves in its usual place. You
need to go to a special room called the reserve room. It's down the hall and to
the right.
        　　Natalie: I'm sorry - I still don't understand what you mean by on
reserve.
        　　Librarian: You see, your professor wants every one in the class to read the
chapter. If one student removes the book from the library, it is likely that
none of the other students will have the opportunity to read it. So, your
professor has insured that all students have the opportunity to read it by
placing it on reserve.
        　　Natalie: So, will I be able to find this book?
        　　Librarian: Yes, when a book is on reserve, a student can go to the reserve
room and ask the reserve librarian for the book. The student can have the book
for a few hours, and he or she MUST read it in the library during that time.
That way, the book stays in the library, and all students have a chance to read
it.
        　　Natalie: Okay. Thank you. I understand now.
        　　Librarian: Will there be anything else?
        　　Natalie: No! I am on my way to the reserve room. Thanks again!