Rare Books Emergency

A devastating mold outbreak threatens to destroy your institution's priceless medieval manuscript collection worth millions. Dr. Eleanor Blackwood, the region's only qualified restoration expert, harbors deep resentment after your library rejected her controversial preservation method last year. With only hours before irreversible damage occurs, you must convince her to help despite your troubled history.

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B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Head Curator of Special Collections

Conversation Partner

Dr. Eleanor Blackwood

Setting

Video call from Dr. Blackwood's private conservation lab, dimly lit by blue preservation lights, expensive equipment visible in background

Location

University Rare Books Division

Learning Objectives

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Convince Dr. Blackwood to accept the emergency restoration project

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Navigate professional reconciliation while acknowledging past conflict

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Secure immediate intervention before the collection suffers permanent damage

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Oh. It's you. *adjusts microscope without looking up* I'm quite busy with clients who actually value my expertise. What's so urgent it couldn't wait for someone more... conventional?”

This is how Dr. Eleanor Blackwood's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#130

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