Library Use Value Calculator


What is your library worth to you?

Use this handy calculator to find out how much you would pay out-of-pocket for your library services.

  • On the left, enter how many times per month you or your family use each service.
  • The estimated retail value of each service will be calculated on the right.
  • You will find the total value of your library use at the bottom of the page.
  • Tip: Tab between boxes.

Library Use Value Calculator


Hardcover Books Borrowed
$0.00
Paperback Books Borrowed
$0.00
Movies Borrowed
$0.00
Music CDs Borrowed
$0.00
Audio Books Borrowed
$0.00
Downloadable Audio Books Borrowed
$0.00
Periodical Use
$0.00
Interlibrary Loan
$0.00
Meeting Room Use per usage
$0.00
Audio/Visual Equipment
$0.00
Programs Attended
$0.00
Hours of Computer Use (i.e. Internet, MS Word, etc.)
$0.00
Use of Research Databases (number of sessions)
$0.00
Reference Questions Answered
$0.00
$0.00

We'd love to hear what value you arrived at!  Please fill in the two boxes below and click the "Submit Form" button.

Monthly Value:
Number of people used in your calculation:

Check out how these figures were calculated.