Formal Report Outline

Formal Report Outline for Revising Library Procedures Upon Prevention of Stress and Distractions on UBC Libraries

1. INTRODUCTION

   • A. Background and context on stress and distractions in UBC Libraries
     • i. Definition of stress and distractions in UBC Libraries
     • ii. Background information and the importance of addressing the problem
   • B. The current state of UBC Libraries
     • i. Overview of existing environment and library procedures
     • ii. Description of stressors and disturbances
   • C. Purpose of this report
   • D. Brief description of data sources
   • E. Scope of this inquiry

2. DATA SECTION

   • A. Data collection and analysis
     • i. Anonymous surveys of UBC students
     • ii. Summary of secondary research
       1. Impacts of established library procedures on stress and distractions
       2. Case studies of academic libraries with effective stress and distraction prevention measures
   • B. Barriers to addressing stress and distractions at UBC Libraries
     • i. Views and perspectives on the current environment and procedures
     • ii. Potential drawbacks to revising library procedures
     • iii. Challenges faced by UBC Library’s Executive Team
     • iv. Costs associated with implementing revised library procedures
       1. Hardware, software, and infrastructure costs
       2. Staff Training
   • C. Proposed solution and feasibility discussion
     • i. Description of the revised library procedure for addressing stress and distractions
     • ii. Feasibility and practicality of revising library procedures
     • iii. Potential benefits of revising library procedures
       1. Improve student support and academic success
       2. Increase usage, retention, and student satisfaction rates

3. CONCLUSION

   • A. Summary of an overall interpretation of findings
   • B. Recommendations for addressing stress from distractions in UBC Libraries