South Carolina State Library - Library Use Calculator

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Library Use Calculator

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.
Total value of your library use is shown at the bottom of the worksheet.
Tip: Tab between entries and do not use commas.

Value of Library Services
Input Your Use	Library Services	Value of Services
	Hardcovers Borrowed	$
	Paperbacks Borrowed	$
	Children Books Borrowed	$
	Magazines Borrowed	$
	Movies Borrowed	$
	Audio Books Borrowed	$
	Items Borrowed from Other Libraries	$
	Meeting Room Use per Hour	$
	Adult Programs Attended	$
	Adult Training Sessions Attended	$
	Children's Programs Attended	$
	Computer Use per Hour	$
	Online Magazine or Newspaper Articles	$
	Reference and Information Requests	$

		$

Adapted from the original Library Service Calculator provided by Massachusetts Library Association

This value of library service calculator was created to assist users and libraries understand and communicate their worth. Values are based on national and state averages and were updated in March 2009.

Many S.C. State Library programs, resources and services are supported in whole or in part by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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