Aurora Public Library

Value of Library Calculator

Are you curious about how much the services the library provides you would cost if you had to pay for them directly?
To find out, enter in the left hand column the number of times you or your family use each service listed down the center. The estimated retail value of each service will be calculated on the right, and the total value of your library use will be shown at the bottom of the worksheet.

Let us know what you think about our library service using the comments form at the bottom of the page.

Input Your Use	Library Services	Value of Services
	Books Borrowed	$
	Paperback Books Borrowed	$
	Childrens Books Borrowed	$
	Audiobooks Borrowed	$
	Inter Library Loans Borrowed	$
	eBooks/Audiobooks Downloaded	$
	Magazines Borrowed	$
	Movies Borrowed	$
	CDs Borrowed	$

	Museum Passes Borrowed	$
	Magazines and Newspapers In the Library	$
	Meeting Room Use (in hours)	$
	Adult Programs and Classes Attended	$
	Children's Programs Attended	$
	Computer Use per hour	$
	Reference Questions Asked	$

		$

This worksheet has been adapted from the Massachusetts Library Association 2004 spreadsheet.
Material and Services values calculated from industry standard.

What Do You Think?

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