Stanislaus County Library Values and Explanation for Library Use Value Calculator
This chart provides the background for the estimated retail values. Some of the values are estimates and averages with revision to reflect local 2013 costs. For example we used the midpoint between hardcover and paperback of a book from a discount online store for that value to allow for different types of books borrowed.
A list of estimated or average Stanislaus County Library values with explanation.
Item | Estimated Retail Value | Values Explained |
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Book Borrowed | $17.00 | Estimated average discount cost of hardcover & paperback |
eBook Borrowed | $15.00 | Average cost to download an eBook |
Magazines Borrowed | $5.00 | Average cost to purchase a magazine |
Newspapers Borrowed | $4.35 | Modesto Bee subscription per week |
Movies Borrowed (e.g., local national chain) | $3.00 | Average cost of Redbox rentals, DVR rentals, and online and mail services |
Audio Books Borrowed | $10.00 | Average cost to purchase an audio book |
Adult Programs Attended | $15.00 | Typical Adult Admission Fee |
Teen Programs Attended | $12.00 | Typical Teen Admission Fee |
Children's Programs Attended | $6.00 | Typical Child Admission Fee |
Computer Use: Internet or MS Word per hour | $12.00 | Sample hourly rate at a copy center |
Database Searches | $20.00 | Average cost for online article search |
Reference Assistance | $7.00 | Average library cost per question |
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