Library Values Calculator

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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.
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Copyright Massachusetts Library Association (MLA), 2008. The values do not include taxes. They are based on the average rental rate from Blockbuster © video and local businesses who provide DVD and video game rentals and the average materials cost from the Library Services Center Report entitled "Canadian Library Purchasing Power 2011."