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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.
  • Total value of your library use is shown at the bottom of the worksheet.

Tip: Tab between entries and do not use commas.

Library Value Calculator
Value of Library Services
Input Your Use Library Services Value of Services ($)
Books Borrowed
Paperback Borrowed
Children Books Borrowed
Audiobooks Borrowed
Interlibrary Loan Requests
eBooks/Audiobooks Downloaded
Magazines Borrowed
Movies Borrowed
CDs Borrowed

Magazine/Newspaper Use in Library
Meeting Room Use per Hour
Adult Programs and Classes Attended
Children's Programs Attended
Computer Use per Hour
Reference Questions Asked
Total Value