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The values used in the Library Value Use Calculator were determined as follows:
| Library Service | Value | Values Explained |
|---|---|---|
| Books Borrowed per Month | $15.00 | Estimated average discount cost of hardcover and paperback |
| Magazines Borrowed per Month | $5.00 | Estimated average cost to purchase a popular magazine issue |
| DVDs Borrowed per Month | $17.00 | Estimated average cost to purchase a DVD |
| Audiobooks Borrowed per Month | $15.00 | Estimated average cost to purchase an audio book |
| Music CDs Borrowed per Month | $10.00 | iTunes download album average |
| eBooks and Downloadable Audiobooks/Movies/Music per Month | $15.00 | Average cost to download an eBook/audiobook/movies/music |
| Interlibrary Loan Requests per Month | $25.00 | Average cost for loans; Amazon.com average price plus shipping |
| Meeting Room Use (Hours per Month) | $50.00 | Estimated value |
| Study Room Use (Hours per Month) | $10.00 | Estimated value |
| Program/Class Attended per Month - Adult | $15.00 | Entertainment/program admission fee - estimated average per adult |
| Program/Class Attended per Month - Teen | $12.00 | Entertainment/program admission fee - estimated average per youth |
| Program/Class Attended per Month - Child | $7.00 | Entertainment/program admission fee - estimated average per child |
| Computer Use (Hours per Month) | $21.00 | Sample hourly rate for computer rental services (Internet and MS Office) at a copy center (FedEx/Kinkos price) or internet cafe |
| WiFi Use (Hours per Month) | $4.00 | Sample hourly rate for secure, high-speed, unlimited wifi from commercial service or internet cafe |
| Online Learning (Mango Languages, LinkedIn Learning, Universal Class) | $20.00 | Average cost of tutor for one hour |
| Online Homework Help | $15.00 | Based on estimate of tutoring value |
| Databases Used per Month (Number of Separate Databases) | $20.00 | Average cost for online article search |
| Research Questions Asked per Month | $10.00 | Average market rate |