Iowa Values of Library Services
A list of estimated or average Iowa values with explanation
| |
Item |
Estimated Retail value |
Values Explained |
| 1. |
Book Borrowed |
$25.00 |
Average cost of hardcover for adults |
| 2. |
Paperback Book Borrowed |
$7.00 |
Average cost of paperback for adults |
| 3. |
Children's Book Borrowed |
$20.00 |
Average cost of hardcover for kids |
| 4. |
Magazines Borrowed |
$3.50 |
Average cost to purchase a popular periodical issue |
| 5. |
Videos, DVD's & Video |
$4.00 |
Average cost to rent a video, DVD, or Video Game |
| 6. |
Interlibrary Loans |
$30.00 |
Average national cost for loans |
| 7. |
Audio Books Borrowed |
$25.00 |
Average cost to purchase an audio book |
| 8. |
In-Library Magazine use |
$1.00 |
Average monthly cost of a popular periodical/newspaper issue |
| 9. |
Meeting Room use per 3 Hours |
$25.00 |
Estimate |
| 10. |
Adult Programs Attended |
$7.00 |
Sample museum admission for one adult |
| 11. |
Children's Programs Attended |
$4.00 |
Sample museum admission for one child |
| 12. |
Hours of Computer Use (Hours per Month) |
$12.00 |
Sample hourly rate at a copy center |
| 13. |
Databases Used per Month |
$20.00 |
Minimum cost for monthly access to sample online database |
| 14. |
Reference Questions |
$12.00 |
Estimated cost per question |