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 will be calculated on the right.
- Total value of your library use is shown at the bottom of the worksheet.
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Tip: Tab between entries and do not use commas.
Library Return on Investment
A dozen state and regional research studies, all conducted since 2004, evaluated the economic impact of public libraries. The studies concluded that public libraries return more than the tax dollars invested. To see links to these studies.
For a complete list of values used for this calculator click here.
The calculator worksheet has been adapted from original downloadable spreadsheet by the Massachusetts Library Association.