Library Value Calculator

What is your library worth to you?
How much would you pay out-of-pocket for your library services?

- Enter in the left hand column the number of times per month you or your family use each service.
- Estimated retail value of each service (if purchased) will be calculated on the right.
- Tab between entries and do not use commas.
- The total value of your library use button will appear at the bottom of the worksheet

Input Your Use	Library Services	Value of Services
	Adult Books Borrowed	$
	Childrens/Young Adult Books Borrowed	$
	Magazines Borrowed	$
	Newspapers Browsed	$
	Movies Borrowed	$
	Audio Books Borrowed	$
	CDs Borrowed	$
	Museum Passes Borrowed	$

	Magazine Use in Library	$
	Interlibrary Loan	$
	Meeting Room Use per Hour	$
	Auditorium Use per Hour	$
	Adult Programs Attended	$
	Children's Programs Attended	$

	Hours of Computer Use (i.e. Internet, MS Word, etc.)	$
	Online Magazine or Newspaper Article	$
	Months of Use for Other Database Searching	$
	Reference Questions Asked	$

		$
This Value of Library Service Calculator was developed by the Massachusetts Library Association. How these values were calculated.

We'd love to hear what you think about this dollar value of your library use - and any general comments on the service the library provides.

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