Value Calculator

Welcome to the
Troy Public Library Value Calculator

See how much you save each month by using Troy Public Library.

On the left, enter the number of times per month you use each service.

The 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.

Tip: Tab between entries and do not use commas.

Input Your Use	Library Services	Value of Services
Value of Library Services
	Books Borrowed	$
	Movies Borrowed	$
	Audio Books Borrowed	$
	Music CDs Borrowed	$
	Magazines Read in the Library	$
	Newspaper Articles Read Online	$
	Other Electronic Resources Used Online	$
	Adult Programs Attended	$
	Children's Programs Attended	$
	Hours of Computer/Internet Use in the Library	$
	Number of Times Wireless Internet Used	$
	Reference Questions Asked	$
	Items Borrowed from Another Library	$
	Museum Passes Borrowed	$

		$

Troy Public Library is a great value!
The Value of Services was estimated in the following way:

Books, Music CDs & Audiobooks Borrowed, as well as Magazines Read:
the average cost to purchase these items in hard copy or electronic formats

Movies Borrowed: the average cost of a movie rental in the area

Online Resources Used: the average cost for access to online databases

Programs Attended: the average cost of adult and children's programs

Computer & Wireless Internet Use: the average charge at retail businesses

Items Borrowed from another Library: the average cost of an interlibrary loan

Museum Passes: the average cost of museum admission in SE Michigan