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Clinton-Macomb Public Library calculated the average cost of various library services in an effort to demonstrate the monetary value your local library provides to you. Need assistance in maximizing the value of your library card? Our professional librarians are available to assist you 71 hours per week in person, by phone, fax, email or instant messaging. Whether it is to recommend a good book to read or locate a wiring diagram for your car, we look forward to serving you soon!

Directions:
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 Monthly Use	Library Services	Value of 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 (such as Tutor.com or Novelist database)	$
	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 we delivered to you from other Michigan libraries (through MeLCat)	$
	Museum passes borrowed	$

The Clinton-Macomb Public Library is a great value:		$

The monetary value was calculated in the following way:
Books, music CDs & audio books borrowed, as well as magazines read: the average cost to purchase these items in hard copy or electronic format.
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 we deliveryed to you from other Michigan libraries (through MeLCat): the average cost of an interlibrary loan
Museum passes: the average cost of museum admission in Southeast Michigan