Think of any jobs, internships, projects and so on that you have done.
Follow Directions It should go without saying that you should demonstrate to the admissions committee the same ability to follow directions that you would expect of your students. They are of course very experienced prospects, and they might have seen thousands of statement of purposes and students in their careers.
Mostly, I have been fascinated by the concept of book as object—a tangible item whose purpose is to relate intangible ideas and images. You should be as specific as possible in discussing what interests you. However, when it comes time to express that sense of direction verbally, the pressure can be intense, even stifling.
Have someone else proofread your essay for spelling and grammar. However, if I were to revise this paragraph, I would add some specific examples of the amazing things I worked on and handled at Houghton Library. Write great stories only if you have great stories.