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W: Good morning! How can I help you?
M: I want to borrow some books on computer. Can you show me how to find the books on the shelves?
W: You can search the catalogs on the computer over there and note down the call number of the books that you want.
M: After getting the call number, how can I find the books?
W: The first line of the call number tells you what section of the library the book lies in. The second line directs you tothe specific book.
M: So, what I have to do is to follow the labels on the ends of the shelves and then the labels on the books?
W: That’s right!
M: Thank you!
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M: Excuse me. I want to check out these two books, please.
W:Please give me your library card and I will do the registration by computer.
M: Here you are.
W: You are through.
M: How long can I keep these books?
W: One month. Don’t forget to return them in time.
M: OK. By the way, I am very interested in a book titled100 Days Around the World, but 10 copies of this book are all out. Could you please tell me how long Ihave to wait to get it?
W: Let me look at the stacks. Well, you only need to wait three days if one of them returns the book in time.
M: Great. So, can I make a reservation now?
W: Sure. Please fill in this form with yourname, address and telephone number, and we will inform you by telephone whenthe book is checked in.
M: Many thanks.
W: You are welcome.
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Welcome to ABC world. Fall in love with yourlibrary this Valentine’s Day when New York City Council launches Library Lover’s Week, a celebration of all things in library!
Running from 14th until 17th February, Library Lover’s Week aims to encourage people to rediscover all that their library can offer and if you haven’t been into one for a while, you might be surprised by what you’ll find.
DuringLibrary Lover’s Week, the City Council will be setting up an outdoor reading room in Victoria Square on Monday. Celebrities will talk about their favorite books on Tuesday. A giant book sale will be heldon Wednesday. And a poetry slam will be the highlight on Thursday and on Friday.
This Library Lover’s Week not only showcases what’s available at the library, it also helps us fireup our imagination, connect with our community and embrace the technology. Reading has played a fundamental role in our life and our modern library with advanced technology now gives us vast opportunities for reading. It’s all waiting for you to discover!
