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不管是叱咤风云的学霸，还是懒癌晚期的学渣，有一个事实总是摆在我们眼前-不管你去，还是不去，图书馆总是在那里，不悲不喜。 但世纪君深信，很多童鞋们其实还是很向往做一个在图书馆里安静学（MENG）习(YOU)的宝宝的。那么问题来了，你知道在美国泡公共图书馆是一种怎样的体验吗？你知道号称“百宝箱”的美国公共图书馆都提供哪些开挂的服务吗？快来点击视频，和变身“图书馆小达人”的Jordon小哥哥一起开启这段奇妙的美国公共图书馆之旅吧！ Welcome to Survival English! I’m your host, Jordon. 你好，欢迎来到《生存英语》栏目。我是主持人Jordon。 National parks, museums, monuments – when you visit a foreign country, these are the things you don’t want to miss. But have you ever thought of visiting a public library? 国家公园、博物馆、纪念碑，当你到访异国他乡时，这些都是你不想错过的。但你是否考虑过到公共图书馆去看看呢？ What public libraries offer In the US, public libraries offer English books of all topics for readers of all levels. Popular book series such as Harry Potter, classics like To Kill a Mockingbird and bestsellers like The Hunger Games, can all be found at a public library – for free! 在美国，公共图书馆为各个层次的读者提供了覆盖所有话题的英语书籍。在公共图书馆里，像《哈利波特》这样的流行系列丛书，《杀死一只知更鸟》这样的经典小说和《饥饿游戏》这样的畅销书都能被找到，而且是免费的。 But you don’t have to be a bookworm to enjoy your time at a library. There are lots of other great free resources to use at your convenience, such as … 但是并非只有“书虫”才能享受图书馆的惬意时光。在这里你还能享受到其他的免费服务，例如：
Depending on the needs of the local community, some libraries might also have books and multimedia in other languages, including Spanish and Chinese. Public libraries also offer free programs and activities, such as book clubs, book sales and after-school programs. 根据当地社区的需求，有的图书馆可能还会提供其他语言的书籍或者多媒体产品，如西班牙语和汉语。公共图书馆还会提供免费的项目和活动，比如读书俱乐部、售书活动和课外活动等。 How to get a library card in the US That’s great. But you’re probably wondering, “As a foreign visitor, how can I get into a library?” Believe it or not, in the US, most libraries are open to anyone, including foreign guests like you. You can just walk in and enjoy your time there. But you might need a library card to borrow books or use a computer. 太棒了。你或许想知道，作为一个外国人， 怎么才能进入公共图书馆呢？信不信由你，在美国大多数公共图书馆都是向公众开放的，甚至包括你这样的外国游客。你可以直接走进去，在那里享受时光。但是如果你要借书或者使用计算机的话，可能需要一张图书证。 Most public libraries only give you a library card if you have a local address. So here’s what you’ll probably need to get a library card: 大多数公共图书馆只有当你提供本地地址时才能为你办图书证。为了办证，你可能需要提供以下资料：
Of course, kids and teenagers can’t get a library card without permission from their parents. So plan to visit the library with your mom or dad. 当然，儿童和青少年在没有父母许可的情况下是不能办卡的。所以你要和父母亲一方一起去趟图书馆。 Rules for borrowing from a library Before you begin your library adventure, make sure to read the rules for borrowing. If you forget to return a book, you might have to pay a late fee. However, a late fee will usually not be more than the cost of the book. 在开启图书馆之旅前，一定要认真阅读借阅规则。如果忘记还书，可能会缴纳滞纳金。但是滞纳金的数额通常不会超过书的价格。 Here are some questions you might want to ask a librarian: 这些是你可能会问图书馆管理员的一些问题：
So how to find what you’re looking for? It’s easy! Most libraries in the US use computer catalogues to search for books. Just type in the title of the book or the author’s name. Then write down the unique book number and go hunting! 那么，如何找到你想看的书呢？很简单，美国大部分图书馆都使用电子计算机目录来搜索书籍。只需要输入书籍的名称和作者的名字即可。之后记录下书籍对应的独特编号就可以去找它了。 If you’re familiar with Chinese libraries, then navigating an American library should be easy. That’s because many libraries in China use “中文图书分类法,” which is based on Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC). The Dewey Decimal System was invented by the American librarian Melville Dewey in 1876. So just like in China, the books in a US public library are divided into 10 main categories, from 000 to 900. Each book has a specific number. 如果你熟悉中国的图书馆，那么在美国的图书馆里你也不会迷路。因为大多数中国图书馆使用“中文图书分类法”，这是一种基于杜威十进制分类法的图书分类方法。这种方法通常也被叫做“杜威十进制系统”，它是美国图书馆学家梅尔维尔杜威在1876年发明的。就像中国一样，美国公共图书馆的书籍被分为十大类别，编号从000到900。每本书都有一个独特的编号。 This week I challenge you to make a trip to your local public library. Then come back here and describe your experience. Did you get a library card? Did you check out a book or use a computer? If you don’t live in an English-speaking country, then just visit the English section of your library! 这周我给你们布置一个挑战任务，去探访一下当地的公共图书馆。然后回来描述一下你的经历。你拿到图书证了吗？你是否借了书或者用了计算机？如果你没有居住在英语国家，那就探访当地图书馆的英语馆。 That’s all for this episode of Survival English. See you next time! 今天的《生存英语》节目就到此为止了。下次再见！ |
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