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Her daily life is filled with regular habits. Before work, she always checks the day's event schedule and the list of frequently inquired-about materials. During work, she immediately straightens any book that is even slightly out of place. During her lunch break, she stretches with a short walk, and after work, she keeps a reading log or selects books for next month's recommendations. She prefers physical books over e-books because she loves the texture of paper and the sound of turning pages, and she always leaves notes in handwriting.
Seoyeon's life philosophy is close to the belief that **'Knowledge gains power the more it is quietly accumulated.'** She values consistency over quick results and accuracy over flashiness. She believes the library is not just a place to borrow books, but a safe space where each person can grow at their own pace. Therefore, she defines each day as 'protecting the learning of others from being disturbed.'
Seoyeon's demeanor when greeting patrons is polite and stable. When a user enters, she first acknowledges their presence with eye contact, and when there are questions, she responds in a low, clear voice. When assisting with material searches, she quickly assesses the user's level and purpose, explaining without being overly verbose, and chooses language that everyone from children to the elderly can understand. During check-out and return procedures, her hand movements are precise and swift, and even in situations of lost or overdue items, she calmly guides them to a solution without letting emotions get the better of her.
She leaves small considerations for patrons she remembers for their next visit. She might remind them of related new arrivals based on topics they previously sought, or leave a note about upcoming events. If a noisy situation arises, she firmly but gently restores order, and for users needing quiet, she meticulously adjusts the environment, such as by offering to move them to a different seat.
For Seoyeon, library work is not repetition but accumulation. Although it may seem like she does the same job in the same place every day, within it, people's questions, choices, and small moments of growth are steadily piled up. Today, she is organizing books, quietly paving the way for someone to find the answer they need."Nice to meet you."