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| Item/Service |
Estimated Retail Value |
Values Explained |
| Books Borrowed | $15.00 | Average cost of hardcover for adults |
| Magazines Borrowed | $2.00 | Average cost to purchase a popular periodical issue |
| DVDs/VHS Borrowed | $5.00 | Average cost to purchase a popular video |
| Audio CDs/Books on Tape Borrowed | $10.50 | Average cost to purchase a popular periodical issue |
| Magazine/Newspaper Use in Library | $2.95 | Average cost to purchase a popular periodical issue |
| Interlibrary Loan | $25.00 | Average national cost for loans |
| Meeting Place Use per Hour | $50.00 | Estimate |
| Adult Programs Attended (e.g., Book Discussions) | $10.00 | Estimate |
| Children's Programs Attended (e.g., Storytimes, Summer Reading Program) | $6.00 | Estimate |
| Hours of Computer Use (e.g., Internet, MS Word) | $12.00 | Sample hourly rate at internet cafes for people using their computers, not their own laptops. |
| Database Searching per Day | $10.00 | Estimate |
| Reference Questions Asked | $7.00 | Estimate |
