This chart provides the background for the estimated retail values. Some of the values are estimates and averages with revision to reflect local 2006 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.

Customization
   Some values may vary from area to area. If you would like to supply your own values, please feel free to edit the Library Use Value Calculator and to download the speadsheet for edits to meet your own local needs.

   How to customize and use on your local library web site.

   

A list of estimated or average Newmarket values with explanation

Item	Estimated Retail Value	Values Explained
Book Borrowed	$24.00	Estimated average discount cost of hardcover & paperback
Magazine Borrowed	$2.50	Estimated cost to purchase a popular periodical issue
Movies Borrowed (e.g., local national chain)	$6.00	Sample Video Rental at Video Store
Audio Books Borrowed	$56.00	Introductory Rental Price at booksontape.com
Music Media Borrowed	$15.00	Estimated cost of new music media
Interlibrary Loan	$25.00	Average cost for loans in Newmarket
Program/Class Attended - Adult	$5.00	Estimate
Program Attended - Children	$3.50	Estimate
Reference Questions	$7.00	Estimated cost per question