Midnight Library Lockdown
As the night shift librarian at Wellington Memorial Library's rare manuscripts division, you've uncovered evidence of an imminent heist targeting priceless first editions. But the mastermind, Dr. Marcus Chen, has proof of academic plagiarism in your past that could destroy your career. With only hours until the theft, you must choose between stopping the crime or protecting your reputation.
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Survivors
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Popularity
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Night Shift Rare Books Librarian
Conversation Partner
Dr. Marcus Chen - Antiquarian Book Dealer
Setting
Rare Manuscripts Reading Room - Oak panels, brass reading lamps casting pools of warm light, glass display cases containing illuminated manuscripts
Location
Wellington Memorial Library - Special Collections Wing
Learning Objectives
Find a way to stop the heist without triggering the blackmail
Gather evidence of Dr. Chen's involvement without being detected
Secure backup copies of the most valuable manuscripts before the theft
About This Scenario
As the night shift librarian at Wellington Memorial Library's rare manuscripts division, you've uncovered evidence of an imminent heist targeting priceless first editions. But the mastermind, Dr. Marcus Chen, has proof of academic plagiarism in your past that could destroy your career. With only hours until the theft, you must choose between stopping the crime or protecting your reputation.
How It Starts
“Ah, our diligent night librarian. I was just admiring this first edition of Paradise Lost. Fascinating how careers, like rare books, can be so... fragile. Shall we discuss your thesis from Cambridge, particularly those uncredited passages from Dr. Henderson's work?”
This is how Dr. Marcus Chen - Antiquarian Book Dealer's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#1154
Category
General
Location Tag
Wellington Memorial Library - Special Collections Wing
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