Can I help you ?
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user
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 .
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assistant
Do you have your syllabus with you ? May I see it ?
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user
Yes , uh ... I put it in the front of my sociology notebook . Oh , here it is .
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assistant
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 .
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user
I'm sorry - I still don't understand .
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assistant
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 .
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user
So , will I be able to find this book ?
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assistant
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 .
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user
Okay . Thank you . I understand now .
happiness
assistant
Will there be anything else ?
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user
No ! I am on my way to the reserve room . Thanks again !
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assistant