Mesalibrary [2 Column Template]

Library Savings Calculator

How much would you have to pay for the services your library provides for free?

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 will be calculated on the right.
Optional: send us your total along with your comments about the library.

Value of Library Services

Input Your Use	Library Services	Value of Service
	Adult Books Borrowed	$
	Childrens/Young Adult Books Borrowed	$
	Audio Books Borrowed	$
	Movies Borrowed	$
	Magazines Borrowed	$
	Museum Passes Borrowed	$
	Interlibrary Loan Items Borrowed	$
	Electronic Books Borrowed	$
	Adult Programs & Classes Attended	$
	Children’s Programs Attended	$
	Meeting Room Use per Hour	$
	Hours of Computer Use	$
	Magazine Use in Library	$
	Newspapers Browsed	$
	Newspapers/Magazines Viewed Online	$
	Other Database Searching	$
	Reference Questions Asked	$

TOTAL SAVINGS: $

The calculator worksheet has been adapted from the downloadable spreadsheet, originally provided by the Massachusetts Library Association. This spreadsheet requires either Microsoft Excel or the Excel Viewer.